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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.

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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“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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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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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.”

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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