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‘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…

Heartland gives care and advice for animals of all sizes

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Rural

LISTOWEL – Perth County is synonymous with agriculture; and animals are at the heart of it. Since…

Wingham Advance Times July 25,2024 turnbacks

Kelsey Bent July 25, 2024Columns, Opinion, Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

1974 - Both the Town of Listowel and the Village of Brussels, according to a report by the Ministry of Environment, were polluting the waters of the Middle Maitland River with “untreated municipal-industrial wastes” entering the river through “uncontrolled municipal and industrial sewers”.

When it comes to Alice Munro, we can’t separate art from artist

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I gave myself more time to write this column than usual. I wanted to sit with the news of Andrea Skinner’s abuse at the hands of her step-father, and the revelations of her mother Alice Munro protecting him and their marriage over her daughter.

Listowel Lightning hosts swim meet at Listowel Kinsmen Pool

Nicole Beswitherick July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL – Swim teams from surrounding areas gathered at the Listowel Kinsmen Pool for a swim…

Listowel now an official home site for rural residency program

Nicole Beswitherick July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Fisher Clinic now officially serves as the home site for a two-year training residency program as of July 1.

Listowel Squash Courts decides to close its doors after struggling to meet commercial code

Kelsey Bent July 25, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

After renovating his business location in the summer of 2023, Alan McArthur, owner of Listowel Squash Courts, learned he should have applied for building permits ahead of the work to a loft space in the unit he rented. Since then, he says he has been working to rectify these issues. 

Local Cadet ascends to new heights

Submitted July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Local air cadet, Travis Bolton of 769 Listowel Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Listowel, is ascending to new heights this summer during the Advanced Aviation Course at Blackdown Cadet Training Centre.

Walkerton Herald-Times July 25, 2024 turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 25, 2024Columns, Opinion, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

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Listowel Panthers players bring home two silver medals at Emerald Lake Beach Volleyball Tournament

Submitted July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – Listowel Panthers players Libby Holtam and Kennedy Mcintosh, brought home two silver…

Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament a ‘summer staple’

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – In its second year, the annual Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament is…

Milverton business Acre75 wins Best Overall Box in Canada

Submitted July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Acre75 Gathered, a Canadian subscription box headquartered in Milverton, has been recognized as the Best Overall Box in Canada in the Canadian Subscription Box Awards, hosted by A Year of Boxes.

Social Services Department shares data on local homelessness, housing

Kelsey Bent July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News

According to a presentation to council last week, as of June 30, 2024, there were 524 applicants on a centralized waiting list for housing through the City of Stratford Social Services Department. 

Howick searching for new manager of public works

Nicole Beswitherick July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The township here will soon be looking for a new manager of Public Works.

The Annual Listowel Fair Tractor Pull returns for its 40th year

Submitted July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Listowel Fair Tractor Pull returns for its 40th year during summer’s biggest weekend in Perth County. 

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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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LWHA in process of finalizing elastomeric pump program

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospital Association (LWHA) is in the process of developing an elastomeric pump program at the Listowel Memorial Hospital for patients who require ongoing IV medications.

New Horizons owner retiring after 32 years in business

LISTOWEL - Owner of New Horizons Rehabilitation here, June Williamson B.Sc. (P.T.), is passing the reins of her business over to Dr. Alex Wilson of Fortitude Performance and Rehab, based out of LivFit.

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Bluewater board trustees debate funding motion ahead of Ministry of Education’s announcement

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) debated a motion on professional development funding, just before the province revealed a legislation aimed at tightening school board governance and oversight.

Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Multiple donations to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation

WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a number of donations

Local youth meets prime minister

MONTREAL - The Liberal Convention in Montreal April 9-11 had over 4,500 attendees from across Canada – including six-year-old Rachel Rice, daughter of Liberal candidate James Rice from Paisley, and Katie Rice, who has sought a seat on Brockton Municipal Council. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

See all Wingham area articles.

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Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

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LWHA in process of finalizing elastomeric pump program

By Nicole Beswitherick

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospital Association (LWHA) is in the process of developing an elastomeric pump program at the Listowel Memorial Hospital for patients who require ongoing IV medications.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

By Rachel Hammermueller

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

New Horizons owner retiring after 32 years in business

By Nicole Beswitherick

LISTOWEL - Owner of New Horizons Rehabilitation here, June Williamson B.Sc. (P.T.), is passing the reins of her business over to Dr. Alex Wilson of Fortitude Performance and Rehab, based out of LivFit.

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