At its Sept. 16 meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council approved a motion to authorize the purchase of Pioneer Park in Bluevale from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA).
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Local agricultural society hosts evening to honour Lexi Johnston, CNE Ambassador of Fairs
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Agriculture Society is welcoming all to attend an event in honour of Lexi…
Local beekeeper shares the incredible journey of honey bees, challenges and triumphs of modern beekeeping
WINGHAM - Clinton-based beekeeper, Jonathan Cucksey, held an informative workshop called ‘The World of Bees and Bugs’ at the Alice Munro library on Sat. Sept. 13.
Grain bin safety – protecting lives during busy harvest season
As combines roll and trucks line the roads, fall is the busiest and most dangerous time of the year on farms across North Perth. While the focus is often on getting the crops out of the fields, it’s equally important to think about what happens once that grain is in storage.
Listowel Agricultural Society’s appreciation night draws a crowd
LISTOWEL - Agricultural Societies all across Ontario play a major role in the fabric of many communities from across the province.
Klemps, friends raise $19,500 for WDHF
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced they received a donation of $19,500 from Katrina Klemp, her family and friends in support of the hospital’s Oncology department.
Wingham’s first ever Spirit Walk brings to life the town’s history
The Wingham and Area Historical Society and the Township of North Huron held its first annual…
Music in the Park wraps up with final show in Wingham
Music in the Park wrapped up for the season on Sept. 10 at Cruikshank Park in Wingham with local youth band Inline III.
Wingham’s Terry Fox Run saw roughly 260 participants showing up to ‘Finish It’
Prior to leaving a large group shot was taken, showing the spirit and determination of the Wingham community.
Wingham and District Horticultural Society resumes after summer break
The Wingham and District Horticultural Society held its meeting on Sept. 10, following a short summer break, at the Wescast Community Complex in the Hot Stove Lounge.
Public works staff update Howick Council on utility pole fiasco
HOWICK - Manager of Public Works Scott Price gave an update to council here at its Sept. 9 meeting regarding the new utility poles that have gone up locally, as part of the provincial Accelerated High-Speed Internet Project.
Thresher association reunion shows how the world used to work
Threshing, antique machinery and food are some of the major foci of the annual reunion of the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association, held the weekend after Labour Day every year at the Blyth Campground.
Historical Corner unveiled at Alice Munro Branch of Huron County Library
One of the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s (WAHS) main objectives when they formed in 2023 was to preserve as many of the historical artifacts from the now-closed North Huron Museum as they could.
North Huron finance director resigns; interim director reappointed
North Huron Council accepted the resignation of the municipality’s newly hired director of finance, Maria Thornton, one week after she officially started. Thornton’s official first day was Aug. 25.
Council supports energy efficiency funding application
Council here went with the recommendation of its staff to issue a letter of support to the County of Huron in an application for funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
