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North Perth, Perth County turn down 19-townhome development

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, News

North Perth council sided with several vocal neighbours against a proposed 19-townhome development on Walton Avenue North in Listowel at the May 27 meeting. In following procedure, the proposed development with North Perth’s comments was presented to Perth County council on June 6, where after two t

Kasenberg appointed to Perth County road rationalization project committee

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Representing North Perth will be Mayor Todd Kasenberg in the Perth County road rationalization project, which could see the county assume six North Perth roads. 

North Perth Pride held its Family Pride event June 8

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – North Perth Pride held its Family Pride event on June 8 at the Kin Station in Listowel.

Listowel residents petition against proposed ATV trail

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Wes and Marj Lambert do not want All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) in their backyard. 

Local dairy farmers an example of industry’s finest

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

June is National Dairy Month, and if you’ve ever set foot in Perth County (or anywhere in midwestern Ontario for that matter), you know dairy farms aren’t hard to come by.

The most hopeful thing I’ve ever heard

Melanie Koch Nichol June 13, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

I know some days are rough. Even some weeks. Some seasons. Some years. And following Jesus is by no…

Industrial, residential developments north of Listowel okayed by North Perth, County

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, News

A 54-acre development at the north end of Listowel, which includes industrial, commercial, and residential areas, received approval from Perth County on June 6, and on May 27 by North Perth. 

Howick to hire full-time recreation operator

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Council recently approved the full-time recreation operator position at its June 4 meeting, and staff have been directed to proceed with advertising to have the position filled.

Milverton to Goderich bike ride honours friend; raises money for cancer society

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Becky Westman and her friend Gina Smith used to bike the G2G (Guelph to Goderich) trail near their hometown of Milverton. 

Drayton Festival Theatre opens season with 1960s girl power in ‘Beehive’

Marlene Ottens June 13, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Opinion

DRAYTON – Even though I was a very small child during most of the 1960s, I appreciate the variety…

LDSS Girl’s Slo-Pitch team wins Huron Perth consolation title, bronze medal at WOSSA

Submitted June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The LDSS Lightning Girl’s Slo-Pitch team won the Huron Perth consolation title and a bronze medal at WOSSA

Listowel Memorial Park playground now open

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Memorial Park playground is now open.

Bravo to the Class of ’24 – pivoting experts extraordinaire

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The Class of ’24 has been through a lot, be it at the elementary school level, secondary school,…

June 13, 2024 turnbacks

Submitted June 13, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Listowel Banner Ten Years Ago 2014 – LDSS principal Diane Homewood retired after working there…

Fordwich Ball Park to receive funding from Howick Township for new benches, garbage bins

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Council here approved a request from the Fordwich Parks Board to purchase benches and waste receptacles for the Fordwich Ball Park.

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Local band, Hitched, celebrate Paddyfest with intimate show at The Back 9

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks

From March 11, 1987.

Consider the people who conduct the rescue

Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.

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CIP grant will enhance accessibility

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

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Pretty plants, ugly outcomes: The high cost of invasive species

By Cory Bilyea

HURON/PERTH - Periwinkle, English ivy and goutweed look harmless in a backyard bed, but once they reach nearby woods, they can blanket acres. Maitland Conservation Ecologist Erin Gouthro explains how invasive species damage local forests and streams, and how to dispose of “problem plants” safely.

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

By Cory Bilyea

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

By Cory Bilyea

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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