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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.

Battle of the Badges set for this weekend

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

Annual fundraiser for Victim Services will see police and fire services battle it out at the rink.

Listowel’s CIBC Run For The Cure participants and volunteers gather at Memorial Park

Kelsey Bent October 10, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

The run took place last Saturday, raising awareness for breast cancer.

County stewardship program returns for second year

Submitted October 10, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Perth County Stewardship Program is back for a second year to support tree-planting projects and forest management plans across the region. 

Two North Perth residents receive Coronation Medals

Rachel Hammermueller October 10, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

At a ceremony at Listowel’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259, twenty area citizens received King Charles III Coronation Medals. 

Taylor Swift tickets in United Way raffle

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth - Huron (UWPH) has announced a charity raffle offering two tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert in Toronto on Nov. 23.

Brussels holds its 161st fall fair

Rachel Hammermueller September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The 161st Brussels Fall Fair was held Sept. 17 and 18.

Rotary Stratford welcomes 27th annual Dragon Boat Festival set for Sept. 14 along the Avon

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner

The iconic Dragon Boat proudly stands  in the square, heralding the upcoming 27th annual Stratford Rotary Dragon Boat Festival.

Listowel 15U OBA wins OBA Championship

Submitted September 12, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel 15U OBA team won the Ontario Baseball Association championship in Mitchell winning all five games they played in the provincial final tournament held Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. 

Listowel Agricultural Fair competition results

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

One thing the 2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair is known for is its many competitions. This year saw many competitors trying their hand at unique parade floats to the pedal tractor pull. 

Walkerton card results – September 12

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre results from Sept. 4 at the Walkerton Library.

Atwood Fire Station celebrates its 50th anniversary with the Perth Water Games

Rachel Hammermueller September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

Atwood Fire Station celebrated its 50th Anniversary on September 6 by hosting the Perth County Water Games

Elmwood celebrates 170th in style at Homecoming 2024

Pauline Kerr September 11, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Elmwood parade was a stylish affair for the town's 170th celebrations.

Teeswater, Mildmay pool fundraisers a success

Midwestern Newspapers September 11, 2024Contests, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received a Recreation and Facilities Department Activity report for information at its Aug. 27 meeting. 

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.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Smile Cookie campaign at Walkerton Tim Horton’s raises most funds in region

WALKERTON - This year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $24,131 in Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

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LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Picture of the Past

By Submitted

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

By Rachel Hammermueller

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

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