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Vance Fund open for applications from Wingham residents until Sept. 30

Midwestern Newspapers September 6, 2024Contests, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Leland and Thora Vance Fund, held at Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF), is open for applications and will close on September 30, at 9 a.m.

2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair parade competition results

Midwestern Newspapers August 15, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The 2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair was a big hit yet again this year, with droves of families coming out to enjoy exhibits, rides, shows and of course, the opening night parade.

Walkerton card game results – July 24, 2024

Submitted August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre results for Wednesday, July 24 at the Walkerton Library.

Cargill has new Homecoming Ambassador after 45 years – Payton Hayes

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In a gala pageant on July 28, Cargill’s reigning Homecoming Ambassador since 1979, Pennie Wilhelm, passed on her crown to the 2024 ambassador, Payton Hayes.

‘Fair time’ had at the 168th annual Listowel Agricultural Fair

Nicole Beswitherick July 25, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

LISTOWEL – The 168th annual Listowel Fair officially began on July 18 with the opening of…

Bridget McKee named 2024 Homecoming Ambassador

Cory Bilyea July 4, 2024Contests, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The 2024 Wingham Homecoming celebrations began Thursday evening , June 27, with the Homecoming Ambassador competition at F. E. Madill Secondary School.

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. 

CONTEST: Win 4 tickets to see ‘The You Should Know Better’ comedy tour in Wingham, May 13

Midwestern Newspapers April 26, 2023Contests, Wingham Advance Times

The "You Should Know Better" comedy tour is making a stop in Wingham on Saturday, May 13, and Midwestern Newspapers has four tickets to the show we giving away to one lucky reader!

Win two tickets to see Jason McCoy in Wingham on Nov. 24

Midwestern Newspapers November 1, 2022Contests

Jason McCoy will take to the stage at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Nov. 24, and we have two tickets to give away to one lucky reader!

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

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Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

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Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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