HOWICK - Fire Chief Josh Kestner came to council here at its Sept. 9 meeting, recommending they accept three quotes gathered for the Howick Fire Station steel cladding project, and approve the quote from Prior Projects and Renos of Mildmay in the amount of $24,295 – the lowest bid of the three.
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Council approves Carson Farms severance despite staff recommendation to reject application
LISTOWEL - A report by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland recommended denial of an application, from David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd., to sever a 50 acre horse farm, located on the north side of Perth Line 86, from the adjacent 100 acre agriculture field.
North Perth planning to expropriate land to square up intersection
LISTOWEL - For the second time this year, North Perth Council has begun the process to expropriate land, this time to align the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and McDonald Street West.
Howick municipal drain collapses under county road, causing crop damage to properties on Gorrie Line
HOWICK - Council here is proceeding with a request for major improvement and extension by petition for municipal drain #20, currently causing damage on Gorrie Line.
Council applauds Legionnaires for provincial championship
LISTOWEL - Council members appeared delighted to have a championship team join them in their Oct. 6 meeting.
Practical jokes, a whistling musician and the ‘Vine Pullers’: Campbell Cork journies into Wingham’s past
WINGHAM - The Wingham and Area Historical Society (WAHS) had a special visitor at its Oct. 1 meeting, bringing in local historian and author Campbell Cork to share some of his stories about the small rural town.
Hockey tournament returns to Palmerston
PALMERSTON - Eight hockey teams are set to face off at the Palmerston and District Community Centre Complex at the end of October to benefit the Friesen family.
Howick to be replacing Belmore Community Centre flooring
HOWICK - Council here recently approved $1,895 to be taken from the recreation reserve fund to complete the Belmore Community Centre flooring replacement.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance expands diagnostic imaging capabilities
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has completed a series of major improvements to its Diagnostic Imaging Program, including upgrades to breast screening technology and the addition of a new CT scanner at Wingham & District Hospital earlier this year.
Witches Walk comes to an end after 14 years of frightening fundraising
After 14 years, the Atwood Witches Walk is coming to an end. Jackie McCourt, long-time event organizer and host confirmed the news to the Banner in early October about the annual all-ages walk through the local woods at Halloween.
Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance board meetings back in session
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has resumed its hospital board meetings following a summer break.
Pumpkinpalooza- Two days of Fall fun in Gowanstown
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Ride for Refuge- Great turn out for first year fundraising event
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Fourth annual Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour a popular Sunday outing
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Local perspective on 1903 Throne Speech
Early in 1903 King Edward VII was called upon to open the British Parliament with a speech from the Throne.
