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Medical students explore rural medicine, life in Wingham for Discovery Week

Midwestern Newspapers July 4, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry students out of Western University made their way to Wingham and Listowel a few weeks ago for Discovery Week 2024, which marks the 26th anniversary of the partnership.

SuperDogs wow crowd in Teeswater

Cory Bilyea June 27, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Global Pet Foods SuperDogs wowed their way into the audience’s hearts in Teeswater during a show here on June 19.

RCMP Musical Ride trots into Teeswater

Cory Bilyea June 27, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The RCMP Musical Ride trotted into Teeswater on June 19, bringing an estimated 4,500 spectators to the small farming town.

Howick council approves construction of new broiler barn

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Council here approved application MV01-2024 to reduce the Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS) from 535ft to 450ft for the construction of a new broiler barn for Tim and Cheryl Mulder.

Local dairy farmers an example of industry’s finest

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

June is National Dairy Month, and if you’ve ever set foot in Perth County (or anywhere in midwestern Ontario for that matter), you know dairy farms aren’t hard to come by.

2026 International Plowing Match to be hosted by Walkerton’s Lang Farms

Submitted June 13, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Plowman’s Association and the Bruce County Plowing Association have announced the 2026 International Plowing Match (IPM) will be hosted by Lang Farms near Walkerton.

MRCC provides educational experience for students, Scouts

Midwestern Newspapers May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Rural

The Middle Maitland Rejuvenation Committee took Ms Crawford’s class from North Perth Westfield Elementary School on an outdoor education event on  April 22 in honour of Earth Day.

‘On to the next chapter’

Mike Wilson February 1, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

For the first time in 50 years, Murray Elliott is not reporting to work at Molesworth Farm Supply.

Premier Equipment – making straight lines a breeze

Mike Wilson January 24, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

During the warmer months in midwestern Ontario, a tractor rolling along one of the many farm fields in the area is not an uncommon sight. For decades, the operators of these massive machines used their talents to drive in straight lines – not because it looks pretty in a photo, but to be efficient

Saugeen Conservation adopts 2024 budget at AGM

Pauline Kerr January 24, 2024Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) had a busy and successful year, with plenty of challenges in 2023; 2024 promises more of the same.

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week ‘a gem of a conference’

Pauline Kerr January 17, 2024Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The opportunity to network with fellow producers, chat with friends you haven’t seen for a while, enjoy those famous Farmers’ Week meals, take in a busy trade show and learn from speakers who include people with national and international reputations, as well as local agribusiness experts discussing

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week draws larger-than-ever audience

Pauline Kerr January 10, 2024Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) found the right combination of features for a top-notch agricultural trade show a long time ago. Times change, and so do the elements for that winning combination. This year’s GBFW is the proof.

Ag Business and Crop Inc. – taking field health to new heights

Dan McNee January 2, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Rural

It would be an impossible task to find anyone who could coherently argue against the value of farmers. They feed the world’s population in its entirety, and much of their success or failure in the agricultural sector is based upon the health of the soil in which they plant, and subsequently the crop

Local egg farmers travel to Nepal

Gary West December 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

There are agricultural organizations in Canada that care greatly about the food they produce and the animals they care for.

North Perth well represented at PCFA Gala awards

Submitted December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Rural

Award presentations were an integral part of the Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA) annual gala held at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford last month.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

See all Mildmay area articles.

BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

X-Ray Suite+ campaign surpasses $1 million milestone for new diagnostic imaging equipment

WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

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Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Columnists

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

By Heather MacEwen

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

By Heather MacEwen

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

National Indigenous Peoples Day opening ceremony precedes the premiere of The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink, by local media producer

By Heather MacEwen

BLYTH – Blyth Festival Theatre was the location of a well-attended drumming circle and knowledge…

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