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Rachel Hammermueller

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Turnberry Memorial Gate repair project more complex than anticipated; next steps outlined

Rachel Hammermueller June 27, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here on June 18 was updated on the status of the Turnberry Conservation Area Memorial Gate repairs, next steps and future preservation. 

First Responder walk aims to break stigma surrounding mental health

Rachel Hammermueller June 27, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Sergeant Manny Coelho worked as a police officer for decades before truly addressing his mental health.

Graham’s Post Alice puts difficult rural issues centre stage

Rachel Hammermueller June 20, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Playwright Taylor Marie Graham’s production Post Alice had its second run during the Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story June 5 - 9 on Blyth’s Harvest Stage. 

Webster donates $100,000 for Alice Munro Memorial scholarship

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

When George Webster sold his house in a seller’s market, he didn’t do what most people might do – take a six month sabbatical to Italy, scout out a cottage in Muskoka, do absolutely nothing and enjoy it – he chose to invest in the future, someone else’s, that is.

Local author publishes children’s book about navigating grief

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Local author Deborah Dickson spoke about grief on June 13 at the book signing for her debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight. She also spoke about hope, community, memory, and strength. 

Graham’s “Post Alice” puts difficult rural issues centre stage

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Playwright Taylor Marie Graham’s production Post Alice had its second run during the Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story June 5 - 9 on Blyth’s Harvest Stage. 

New online registration for North Huron recreation programs

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Effective June 5, North Huron Township will implement a new online registration process for its recreation programs. 

Mildmay and Teeswater swimming pools unveil lifeguard team

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The Mildmay and Teeswater swimming pools have unveiled their lifeguard team for the coming swim season.

Emergency response training conducted at F.E. Madill Secondary School June 7

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024News

Huron County OPP, West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Crisis Negotiators conducted emergency response training at F.E. Madill Secondary School on June 7, during a P.A. Day school closure.

Listowel residents petition against proposed ATV trail

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Wes and Marj Lambert do not want All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) in their backyard. 

Local dairy farmers an example of industry’s finest

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

June is National Dairy Month, and if you’ve ever set foot in Perth County (or anywhere in midwestern Ontario for that matter), you know dairy farms aren’t hard to come by.

Milverton to Goderich bike ride honours friend; raises money for cancer society

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Becky Westman and her friend Gina Smith used to bike the G2G (Guelph to Goderich) trail near their hometown of Milverton. 

Animal rescuer gets the gift of hearing

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Contests, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

When Robert (RJ) Schleich walked into Harmony Hearing on Josephine Street in Wingham, he didn’t know why they were making this pitstop. His loving wife Heather, who created a ruse to get him to town that day, had been planning this visit for a while. 

Mildmay and Teeswater swimming pools open June 10

Rachel Hammermueller June 6, 2024Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Recreation and Facilities Department updated South Bruce Council on May 28 that both Teeswater Culross Swimming Pool and Mildmay Carrick Swimming Pool passed inspection and will open as planned on June 10.

DGR referendum online and telephone voting system awarded to Simply Voting

Rachel Hammermueller June 6, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce Council awarded the 2024 Municipal By-Election – Question on the Ballot Internet and Telephone Voting Services RFP to Simply Voting in the amount of $14,000.

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce seeks new roof repair proposals after no contractors submit bids

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce will seek proposals directly from qualified roofing contractors after receiving no bids for planned repairs at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre and Mildmay Carrick Recreation Centre.

South Bruce reports pool repairs, energy compliance and recreation policy changes

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has received an update on several recreation and facilities matters, including repairs to the Teeswater Culross Community Centre pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Walkerton area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Columnists

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

By Denny Scott

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

By Denny Scott

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

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