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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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Intimate Partner Violence response an employers’ responsibility, new consultation service helps workplaces prepare

“Meeting this obligation calls for a clear workplace policy and program, proactive risk assessments, and staff training,” and many workplaces lack this expertise.

Kin Trail Bridge replaced under reconstruction

LISTOWEL – Construction workers were visible last week working on the Kin Trail Bridge, on the North Perth Trail section between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South, in Listowel.

See all Listowel area articles.

Schools honour Truth and Reconciliation

GREY-BRUCE – Students across Grey-Bruce marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

Teeswater students honour veterans through No Stone Left Alone ceremony

TEESWATER – Sacred Heart School students joined Legion members, families and volunteers at Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery on Sept. 30 to honour veterans and ensure their stories are not forgotten.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Schools honour Truth and Reconciliation

GREY-BRUCE – Students across Grey-Bruce marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

Brockton honours the day of Truth and Reconciliation

Elder Shirley John and Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody led the Walk for Wenjack on Sept. 30.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Beard honoured with naming of new pavilion at Wawanosh Valley

Local dignitaries, Maitland Conservation (MC) staff members, volunteers, donors and guests were welcomed to the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area last month to mark the opening of a new pavilion there named after long-time MC staff member and General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Phil Beard.

Grenade in donated goods leads to evacuation of downtown Wingham

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) report that a box containing an “item... of concern” resulted in a significant police presence and evacuation of the Wingham downtown core last week.

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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.”

Columnists

Schools honour Truth and Reconciliation

By Emily Bowen

GREY-BRUCE – Students across Grey-Bruce marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

Teeswater students honour veterans through No Stone Left Alone ceremony

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER – Sacred Heart School students joined Legion members, families and volunteers at Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery on Sept. 30 to honour veterans and ensure their stories are not forgotten.

Brockton honours the day of Truth and Reconciliation

By Emily Bowen

Elder Shirley John and Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody led the Walk for Wenjack on Sept. 30.

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