By the time Dustin ‘Dusty’ Connell was informed he had even been nominated for a Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Customer Spotlight Award, he had already been named Ontario’s recipient of the honour for 2023.
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North Perth farmer becoming key voice for youth, women in agricultural sector
Since being becoming a member of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council (CYAC) last year, Alanna Coneybeare is quickly becoming a growing voice for demographics of the industry that have been traditionally under-represented in the past.
Howick council sends letter to Minister of Transport regarding municipal Drainage Act
Howick council voted in favour of sending a letter to the Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, in regards to the Drainage Act and CN Rail’s decision to no longer pay for drainage assessments for the installation and maintenance of municipal drain infrastructure in rural Ontario.
Health Unit seeing pertussis cases in Huron-Perth region
Similar to other areas in southern Ontario, Huron Perth Public Health is seeing cases of pertussis in children.
LDSS alumnus releases second children’s book
A local author has released her second children’s book just in time for Easter. The Banner sat down with Delicia Miller, a former student at LDSS, to learn more about her book, the character Mozart the Clinic Cat, and what inspires her creative process.
‘Our vision is to inspire people to see the humanity in everyone’
The quickest way to observe that North Perth is becoming a much more diverse and multicultural community each and every day is by simply taking a walk through the halls of its schools.
North Perth Seniors see highest turnout post-pandemic
Parkview Gardens in Listowel was the place to be last Thursday, March 23, as the North Perth Seniors organization held its weekly dance.
Maitland Conservation approves 2023 budget
Maitland Conservation’s (MC) board of directors has approved the 2023 budget and levy.
C&M Seeds’ winter canola – high risk, high reward
C&M Seeds is no stranger to being a leader in their industry. They’re “committed to advancing the future of agriculture” and “doing everything they can” to aid in making crop production a profitable venture.
‘Normal’ best description of spring, summer forecast, says climatologist
As David Phillips likes to say, “You’re only as good as your last forecast.”
‘The training is missing’
Jason Wolf is passionate about his job. The Palmerston resident works in the highly-specialized field of telecommunications, making sure towers are properly constructed and those working on the towers stay safe.
Farmers call on feds to end fertilizer tariff, reimburse farmers
The Ontario Bean Growers, along with farmers from across Canada, are calling on the federal government to end the tariff on fertilizer purchased from Russia and to reimburse farmers the $34 million they’ve set aside from the tariffs already paid.
Bill 23 and agriculture – how local farmers are affected
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) recently released an informative webinar titled “Home Grown: The Impacts of Bill 23 on Agriculture Across Ontario.”
Toccalino family donates $60K for video scoreboard at Palmerston arena
To say that James and Cara Toccalino give from the heart is an understatement.
St. Mary’s students take part in Hockey Day in Huron-Perth
The St. Mary’s Spirits, grades 5-6, participated in the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board Hockey Day in Huron-Perth held at the Stratford Rotary Complex on March 8. The squad went 1-2-1 through its four games played. Pictured, back row: Kaitlyn Michie (coach), Jack Magee, Claire Ropp, Katie
