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Rachel Hammermueller

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Atwood Fire Station: Half a century of community service

Rachel Hammermueller August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

There’s a reason the traditional gift for a 50th anniversary is gold – it’s half a century of commitment. That’s the word that rings true when one ponders the history of the Atwood Fire Station.

In Photos: Listowel’s Art In The Park

Rachel Hammermueller August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

NORTH PERTH - Listowel Art In The Park was held at Listowel Memorial park on August 24.

Two representatives appointed to OPP Detachment Board

Rachel Hammermueller August 22, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Council here appointed two community representatives to the Huron County OPP Detachment Board. 

Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s finale show is ‘Anything But Hysterical’

Rachel Hammermueller August 22, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Anything But Hysterical is an art show seldom seen in rural settings.

Listowel Legionnaires compete in U22 OBA tournament

Rachel Hammermueller August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Legionnaires junior team took part in the U22 OBA Tournament this past…

Perth County’s new Forest School focuses on learning in the outdoors

Rachel Hammermueller August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, News

At Last Forest School set up shop at the former Galbraith Optimist Camp, just east of Listowel, last April.

Gorrie flooded with tri-athletes

Rachel Hammermueller August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

TRI-umph Triathlon returned to Gorrie this weekend for another adrenaline and fun-filled day of swimming, biking and running for ages 6-17.

Emergency crews respond to fire in downtown Listowel

Rachel Hammermueller August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Emergency crews responded to a unit fire within an east-side downtown building on Wallace Avenue North in Listowel at approximately 9:45 p.m., on Aug. 4.

Brussels dancer Alyssa Albers brings home gold

Rachel Hammermueller August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Alyssa Albers took home a gold and a silver for Team Canada at the Dance World Cup in Prague.

Kadylack Farm Sunflower Walk drew crowds

Rachel Hammermueller August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The Kadylack Farm Sunflower Walk on Perth Line 72 drew crowds of supporters from near and far to wander the golden acres over the long weekend.

Heartland gives care and advice for animals of all sizes

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Rural

LISTOWEL – Perth County is synonymous with agriculture; and animals are at the heart of it. Since…

When it comes to Alice Munro, we can’t separate art from artist

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I gave myself more time to write this column than usual. I wanted to sit with the news of Andrea Skinner’s abuse at the hands of her step-father, and the revelations of her mother Alice Munro protecting him and their marriage over her daughter.

Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament a ‘summer staple’

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – In its second year, the annual Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament is…

Huron East Fire Department focusing on recruitment

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Interim Huron East Fire Fire Chief Marty Bedard updated council here on call frequencies, recruitment, and future programs in a report at the July 16 meeting.

Huron Perth Agriculture and Water Festival ends after 30 years

Rachel Hammermueller July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth Agriculture and Water Festival (HPAWF), held annually in Seaforth, is ending after 30 years. 

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Alzheimer society announces new executive director

STRATFORD – The Alzheimer Society of Huron and Perth (ASHP) recently announced Tracey Jones as its new executive director.

Panthers beach volleyball season soon coming to close, tournaments underway

Junior Panthers teams battled it out over a string of tournament games held under bright skies and…

See all Listowel area articles.

Regional effort to strengthen physician recruitment

TEESWATER – The Municipality of South Bruce is joining a formal agreement with neighbouring municipalities, health organizations and community partners to support the recruitment and retention of physicians across northern Huron and southern Bruce counties.

South Bruce searches for new integrity commissioner

TEESWATER – Finding a new integrity commissioner may prove challenging for South Bruce, as staff prepare to seek proposals after hearing some firms do not have the capacity to take on additional municipalities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Homecoming – parade floats o plenty

The parade at this month’s Walkerton Homecoming featured the community’s best and brightest in all forms.

Ministry issues order for Pinkerton dam repair

WALKERTON – The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued an order for repair of the Pinkerton dam. Brockton CAO Sonya Watson received word of the action just as the Herald-Times was going to press on Aug. 11. Mayor Chris Peabody said the order requires work to be done this year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

One local representative set for new conservation board

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

One local representative set for new conservation board

By Rachel Hammermueller

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

By Rachel Hammermueller

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

McKee Tattoo in downtown Wingham holds tenth anniversary celebration Aug. 7

By Rachel Hammermueller

“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.

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