Jasmine Fischer is only nine years old, but already she is showing signs of great qualities that many adults could and should aspire to.
Rural
Howick Council receives criticism from local agriculture federation on recent farm severance approval
HCFA recently sent a letter to Howick Council, disagreeing with an already approved severance.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week awards annual prize to local veterinarian, Dr. Jacky Normandeau
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week has been a mainstay for the agricultural industry in Grey and Bruce Counties since 1966. The featured commodities have evolved as the area’s agricultural focus has changed, but the mandate to provide information to producers and agribusiness has remained firm.
Naadowewi-Gichigami Lake Huron Water Walk 2024
These Indigenous grandmothers follow the pathways around the large lake to pray for the water in their traditional home waters (the Great Lakes).
How to prepare for tornadoes: warning signs and how to respond
Did you know that Canada experiences on average around 50 tornadoes per year? Canadians see more tornadoes than any other country in the world, except for the United States.
2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair parade competition results
The 2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair was a big hit yet again this year, with droves of families coming out to enjoy exhibits, rides, shows and of course, the opening night parade.
Locals do well at Lucknow 4-H Dairy Invitational Show
The Lucknow 4-H Dairy Invitational Show was on Aug. 5 with 49 4-H members from all of Perth County participated. Perth County also won the Premier County Competition with several locals placing.
North Perth Council denies ATV request
After receiving what was perhaps the most community engagement it ever has – according to one of council’s longest standing councillors – North Perth Council voted unanimously to deny the request to allow ATVs use of the North Perth Community Trail at its’ Aug. 12 meeting.
In Photos: Bruce County’s first pro rodeo
Holmdale Farms Ltd. celebrated its 150th anniversary by holding Bruce County’s first pro rodeo – Rawhide Rodeo – at the farm on Aug. 3 and 4, in conjunction with Cargill Homecoming. And what a spectacular event it was great entertainment with plenty of excitement.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 259 donates $10,000 to MRI Campaign
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 259 made a $10,000 donation toward the Palmerston and District…
‘Fair time’ had at the 168th annual Listowel Agricultural Fair
LISTOWEL – The 168th annual Listowel Fair officially began on July 18 with the opening of…
Heartland gives care and advice for animals of all sizes
LISTOWEL – Perth County is synonymous with agriculture; and animals are at the heart of it. Since…
The Annual Listowel Fair Tractor Pull returns for its 40th year
The Listowel Fair Tractor Pull returns for its 40th year during summer’s biggest weekend in Perth County.
County approves plan to build new residence on agricultural parcel
Bruce County council took the unusual action of voting contrary to a staff recommendation regarding a planning matter at the July 4 meeting.
Medical students explore rural medicine, life in Listowel
Listowel’s Discovery Week students were in town June 3 to 6, observing at the Listowel Memorial Hospital as well as with the Listowel Wingham & Area Family Health Team at the Fisher Primary Care Clinic in Listowel.
