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Rural

Automated smart system lessens grower workload in the greenhouse

Submitted April 27, 2022Rural

As the labour shortage facing the greenhouse vegetable sector intensifies, growers are increasingly looking for alternatives to help them fill critical positions.

OFA VIEWPOINT: OFA outlines importance of biosecurity as a shared responsibility

Mark Reusser April 27, 2022Columns, Rural

As farmers, we know that it’s the finite details that make all the difference. This could be closing the latch on a gate, applying the parking brake, or checking your blind spot when making a left-hand turn. Biosecurity includes a collection of those details to maintain safety standards and protect

Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair parade set for Sept. 11

Kelsey Bent April 27, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Mildmay Agricultural Society has received approval from the municipality to hold a parade in conjunction with the 157th annual Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair, set to take place Sept. 11.

Out my window

Submitted April 27, 2022Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dorothy Hazlehurst loves watching the deer out her front window – all 10 of them visit every day.

Home Grown Food Basket expands locally, out of province

Kelsey Bent April 20, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In four short years, Home Grown Food Basket has expanded from a home-based business to a storefront in Wingham, and now to a secondary headquarters located in the former Fordwich United Church.

Co-op members approve merger

Patrick Raftis April 20, 2022Business, Independent Plus, Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A merger between two local farm cooperatives has been approved.

FCC boosts credit availability to help with higher input costs

Submitted April 20, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering enhanced credit line options and increased crop input loan limits to address recent input cost increases in Canada’s agriculture and food industry.

Spring is in the air; open markets back in the region

Cory Bilyea April 14, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

As the world slowly peeks out from behind closed doors and restrictions ease, two local venues opened their doors for spring markets, bringing some sunshine to the region.

Belmore Maple Syrup Festival returns after two-year hiatus

Cory Bilyea April 13, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The annual Maple Syrup Festival in Belmore was back on April 9, after a two-year hiatus, with a drive-thru style event, bringing people back to the tiny hamlet to enjoy the famous, home-made pancakes and sausages.

Over a century of farming for local Martin family

Kelsey Bent April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Rural

Marmeadow Farms Ltd. is a family-owned dairy operation in Britton, North Perth. The farm was previously owned by fourth-generation farmers Bob and Susan Martin, and currently owned and operated by fifth-generation farmers, Tim and Jenn Martin.

IN PHOTOS – Maple Weekend at Hoover’s Maple Syrup

Dan McNee April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

It’s the busiest time of year for maple syrup producers, but Diane and Terry Hoover of Hoover’s Maple Syrup always still find the time to open the doors to the public to showcase their impressive certified organic operation just north of Atwood for Maple Weekend, held April 2-3 this year.

Crowds enjoy the sweet taste of spring at Meadow Ridge Maple

Pauline Kerr April 6, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

For some, it was their first real post-COVID outing. For others, it was a return to a loved tradition.

The swans have arrived

Pauline Kerr April 6, 2022Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The weather may not show it, but the swans know spring is on the way. They’ve arrived in the Grey-Bruce area en route to their nesting grounds in the far north.

Country Life – Spring 2022

Mike Wilson March 30, 2022Rural

Inside the pages of Country Life:

From tree to table: Hoover’s Maple Syrup and the intricate science behind syrup production

Dan McNee March 30, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Rural

Terry Hoover kills the engine of his Kubota utility vehicle and climbs out of the cab into the cool but comfortable early February air.

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Select Your Region

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

See all Listowel area articles.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

Columnists

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

By Cory Bilyea

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

By Cory Bilyea

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

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