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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.

Council votes to maintain NPFD on-call weekend requirements

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council opted for the status quo for North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) on-call weekend requirements, despite roughly 43 per cent of the firefighters surveyed prefering reduced requirements. According to a report presented to council on June 3, approximately 57 per cent of North Perth firefighters w

The iris is Stratford’s civic flower

Ellen Thomas June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

As most know, Ontario’s official flower is the white trillium. Found in the forests and woodlands…

Flyover tribute to Andrew McKeever planned for Decoration Day

Patrick Raftis June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Decoration Day services in Listowel will this year will feature a flyover tribute to…

Legionnaires celebrate Listowel Minor Ball Day

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

LISTOWEL – June 8 was Listowel Minor Ball Day (LMBA Day) at the John Bell Baseball Diamond.

Mr. Livingstone, I presume?

Jessica Carter June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Last month I wrote about Mr. John Livingston, the man who co-owned a linseed company with his brother James and built Livingstone Manor.

North Perth Imagination Library receive a positive response in its first month

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council here was updated on the community response since the launch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in North Perth, at its May 26 meeting.

Summer vibrancy reminder of grandeur of creation

Rev. Michael Mayer June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Dear friends, as we step into the warmth and vibrancy of summer, we are reminded of the beauty and grandeur of God’s creation.

Think you know all about someone? Think again!

Kailey Brock June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Motorcycle gang - what do you picture when you think of this? Long beards, massive groups, tattoos, and leather jackets? Do you also think dirty, reckless and violent? It’s time to see the truth, and hopefully what I am about to share will do just that.

Ghostwriting

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I have this theory about dogs. The theory is, that the best dogs are not the most well-behaved dogs, they are the most memorable dogs.

Legionnaires management changes hands

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Long-time Listowel Legionnaires General Manager Chris Kurz, announced on May 29 that he would be stepping down from his role. 

LDSS leadership class holding event in support of Student Opportunity Foundation

Nicole Beswitherick June 6, 2024Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, News

LISTOWEL – Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) Grade 12 recreation and fitness leadership class is hosting an event open to the public on June 14.

Over $1 million announced by province for maintenance of major roads in North Perth

Submitted June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - Over $1 million in funding will go towards the maintenance of major roads in North Perth. 

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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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Seven Trailblazing women share their stories at library event

LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens hosted a full turnout for the North Perth Public Library’s Tell Me a Story; Trailblazing Women event on Oct. 15.

Bill 125 proposed to reduce appeal, availability of vapour products to youth

STRATFORD – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a letter in its correspondence regarding support for Bill 125 at its Oct. 9 meeting.

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New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

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Ellis claims top prize in TV Bingo

BRUCE – Fran Ellis of Walkerton claimed the highest-value prize in the Wightman Rotary TV Bingo last week. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 05 Turnbacks

From Nov. 9, 1988

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Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

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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.”

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Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

By Rachel Hammermueller

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

By Submitted

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

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