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Club requests lights at Listowel Bocce Ball courts

Kelsey Bent April 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Sports

At the request of the local bocce ball club, council agreed to direct staff to look into installing lights at the Listowel Bocce Ball courts located on Elm Avenue. 

Local music teachers searching for children’s choir participants

Nicole Beswitherick April 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Morgan Kuepfer and Claudia Prescott are music teachers at North Perth Westfield Elementary School.

Sutherland Cup round robin tied after first weekend of play

Midwestern Newspapers April 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

With the Cherrey Cup tucked away in their trophy case, the Listowel Cyclones took the next step on their quest for the 203/24 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League title on the weekend.

Funding announced for Perth public transportation

Kelsey Bent April 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News

On April 19, Matthew Rae, MPP for the riding of Perth-Wellington issued a press release which shared that the province delegated over $882,000 in funding for local public transportation.

Perth County to install 44 speed radar signs this year

Kelsey Bent April 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News

“You can’t put a price on road safety,” West Perth Coun. Dean Trentowsky said in favour of installing 44 speed radar signs across the county. 

Time to end the silence

Pauline Kerr April 18, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Terrorism has many faces in this world of ours – wild-eyed bombers, machete-wielding fiends, idealogues who think wearing scraps of military gear and carrying a gun adds relevance to their cause.

North Perth to reevaluate planning fees at request from local contractor

Kelsey Bent April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, News

A letter addressed to council, seeking a fee adjustment, was the subject of a lengthy discussion on April 8. 

MAP 59’ tender comes in under budget

Kelsey Bent April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, News

All of the community’s support and volunteers’ hard work fundraising for a cause that has historic relevance to the Town of Listowel, has paid off. 

North Perth set to celebrate community volunteers

Midwestern Newspapers April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The municipality has set a date to honour those who make our communities great.

Mustangs win WOAA year-end tournament

Kelsey Bent April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Upper Maitland Mustangs U11 team won the WOAA year-end U11 hockey tournament April 5-7 in Howick.

Editor post latest stop on journalistic journey

Patrick Raftis April 18, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

“So who is this guy?” you may be asking as you reach the opinion section of this week’s issue of your local newspaper?

Council denies request but offers support to Listowel 150th anniversary committee

Kelsey Bent April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, News

A group of citizens came forward at the April 8 council meeting looking to be appointed by council as a steering committee for the planning of the 2025 Listowel 150th anniversary celebration. 

Huron Perth United founded to fill need for soccer training, competition

Nicole Beswitherick April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Between the Lines has a new soccer club called Huron Perth United (HP United).

Huron OPP charge two drivers involved in fatal crash in Howick

Midwestern Newspapers April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Police have filed impaired driving and drug charges against both drivers involved in a fatal crash here last November.

Perth County Stewardship Program supports planting of nearly 15,000 trees in inaugural year

Midwestern Newspapers April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Perth County announced the results of the inaugural year of the Perth County Stewardship Program in a release dated April 11. The release indicates the 2024 program will support the planting of 14,955 trees and one woodlot assessment. 

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…

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Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

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‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

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Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

By Rachel Hammermueller

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

By Rachel Hammermueller

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…

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