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Pieces of the Past

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Body found in Ellice swamp

Megan Lockhart November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Two months ago, Stratford-Perth Archives took a look at the folklore and mysteries in Ellice Swamp…

Listowel Turnbacks: Nov. 20, 2025

Submitted November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Community of Character movement in North Perth celebrated its 10th…

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 20 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers November 20, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Nov. 7, 1990

The Elma Township War Memorial

Claire Drake November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

On Nov. 11, millions of people across the Country gather to pay tribute to the Canadians that have…

Listowel turnbacks, Nov. 13, 2025

Submitted November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Municipality of North Perth will have an efficient and sustainable…

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 13 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers November 13, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From November 8, 1989

North Perth resident touched by family connection to Dresden disaster

Jack Hovius November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Pieces of the Past, Rural

There are no ordinary people. Have you ever stopped to think about that?  Every person has a unique story to tell, and these stories help us to shape our collective consciousness of what it means to be human.

Two families touched by war

Jessica Carter November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past

Last month, my article included a short history of The Maples, a home built by J.C. Hay.  While…

Charles Jackson: Canadian soldier, Stratford resident

Betty Jo Belton November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Last year a descendent of the brother of Charles Jackson, a Canadian soldier who died in action…

Hobby historian discusses researching as a form of remembrance ahead of hosting seminar at Stratford-Perth Archives

Kelsey Bent November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Pieces of the Past

Taking the act of remembrance into his own hands, Eric Edwards is hosting a seminar at the Stratford-Perth Archives on Nov. 11, where he will teach guests how to use First World War Canadian soldiers' service files, available online, to research veterans.

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 6 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers November 6, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From November 2, 1988.

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From Oct. 28, 1987

History of the numerous Halloween festivals held in Perth County

Cindy J. Sinko October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Halloween is fast approaching, so we hope your pumpkins are carved and your candy bowls are full!…

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Submitted October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The North Perth Fire Combat Team now officially stands with the best of the…

Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 23 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers October 23, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Oct. 22, 1997

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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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Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

See all Listowel area articles.

Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.”

Columnists

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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