The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.
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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.
Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime
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.
Festival of Lanterns set for Oct. 30
This year’s Festival of Lanterns is scheduled for October 30. More details about the annual Halloween event are expected at a later date.
Huron County Long-term care homes identify action items to respond to shifting landscape
This operational review, according to Mellors, focused on workforce challenges like recruitment and retention, aligning budget and processes with the treasury department, leadership structure adjustments – with the review making related subsequent recommendations.
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.
Local farmer opens new pig barn to community for Oct. 10 open house
LISTOWEL – A new hog barn near Listowel will open its doors to the public Oct. 10, giving community members a rare opportunity to see a modern pork operation from the inside.
Provincial ministers visit completed first phase of Listowel Gardens
LISTOWEL – Listowel Gardens Apartments and Shops welcomed Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Robert Flack and Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries and Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae to tour the project on Sept. 21.
Wingham’s 39th Terry Fox Run raises $42,000
The annual event had 255 attendees, showing up to make a difference.
The 163rd Brussels Fall Fair had the classics: agriculture, pumpkins and a parade
The 163rd Brussels Fall Fair was held Sept. 15 and 16, with the theme ‘Show It, Sew It, Grow…
North Huron extends fire dispatch service agreement
North Huron council approved a one-year extension of the fire dispatch agreement with the Owen Sound Police Services board during their Sept. 21 meeting.
Council supports letter to reconsider OPP costs
During their meeting Sept. 21, North Huron council carried a motion to send a letter of support for the Township of McNab/Braeside.
Morris-Turnberry council delegates low-risk digs in alternate agreements
During their Sept. 15 meeting, Morris-Turnberry council approved staff returning a bylaw, which will delegate authority to the director of public works and the CAO to approve, amend or execute Alternate Locate Agreements.
North Huron cost of living adjustment 2.4 per cent
North Huron council received a report outlining the 2027 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), which is calculated at 2.4 per cent.
Listowel Agricultural Society honours fair volunteers and sponsors; private showing of We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes
LISTOWEL – A special evening honoring Listowel Fair volunteers and sponsors was held at the…
