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Arts & Entertainment

Family Fun Fest a success at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Nicole Beswitherick October 31, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

On Oct. 26, the Sacred Heart Catholic Women’s League hosted a Family Fun Fest at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wingham

Wingham’s Festival of Lanterns a success

Nicole Beswitherick October 31, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham’s Festival of Lanterns last Friday provided an opportunity for youth and adults to dress up for Halloween activities.

Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village asks county for support

Pauline Kerr October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Al Leach did a presentation about Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village to Bruce County Council on Oct. 17.

Walkerton celebrates Little Royal Fair October 17 to 20

Pauline Kerr October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The fair saw attendees taking in the attractions.

Hallowe’en party ideas from 1924

Submitted October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Witches, ghosts, carved pumpkins, and scary black cats are what we think of this time of the year as Halloween approaches. Maybe you are going to get dressed up to go trick-or-treating or to host a party. 

Maple Avenue scare house fundraiser returning for 15th year on Oct. 26, 27 and 31

Kelsey Bent October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Martine Desrosiers and her husband Jeff Whiteside are preparing for their 15th annual Halloween House fundraiser at 640 Maple Avenue North. 

Atwood neighbours hosting Halloween food drive to benefit The Village

Kelsey Bent October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

A local couple started the trend of decorating for Halloween on the main street in the village of Atwood. Their hopes of it catching on have come true, inevitably turning Atwood into a Halloween town.

Author with local roots launches The View from Coffin Ridge: A Childhood Exhumed

Pauline Kerr October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Author Gwen Lamont’s story is searing, heartbreaking and remarkable.

Auxiliary to the Wingham and District Hospital held its semi-annual rummage sale

Submitted October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Auxiliary to the Wingham and District Hospital held its semi-annual rummage sale at the Wingham Legion on Oct. 15 and 16.

Community Living holding Bowl Us Home fundraiser at DA Virtual Sports

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

As part of a new campaign, Community Living North Perth (CLNP) will be collaborating with DA Virtual Sports for its Bowl Us Home fundraiser.

Innkeepers’ dinner to support Stratford Perth Museum

Submitted October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Innkeepers annual museum fundraiser and auction is set to take place on Oct. 26 at the Arden Park Hotel.

Loonie toonie auction supports United Way campaign

Submitted October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

For a second year, Penny’s of Blyth is hosting a Loonie Toonie Auction in support of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s annual campaign.

Local libraries celebrate Public Library Week

Submitted October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Public Library invites the community to connect and celebrate Ontario Public Libraries with events running Oct. 19 through Oct. 24.

Rod Beattie returns with A Christmas Carol at Stratford-Perth Museum

Submitted October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Early bird tickets are on sale now for an encore performance of A Christmas Carol, at the Co-operators Performance Theatre at Stratford-Perth Museum, December 14, 15, 21 and 22, at 2:00 p.m. 

Listowel Lions Club hosts Friday afternoon entertainment

Patrick Raftis October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Lions Club hosted an afternoon of entertainment in the Smith’s Market Square parking lot on Oct. 11

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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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Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

See all Listowel area articles.

Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

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

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

Columnists

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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