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Middle Maitland Rejuvenation Committee holds river clean-up

Denny Scott May 1, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Middle Maitland Rejuvenation Committee hosted its annual clean-up on the weekend, welcoming…

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

Rachel Hammermueller May 1, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past

 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. 

North Perth OPP receive funding to expand video surveillance systems

Submitted May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

The North Perth OPP detachment will receive $12,641 to expand its video surveillance systems.

Unemployment rate in four-county region decreases to 5.4%

Submitted May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

In March, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic  Region decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 5.4 per cent.

Five charged in school and church break-ins

Submitted May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Perth County OPP have charged five individuals in connection to recent break and enters and property damage, a police report states. 

Erb awarded King Charles III medal

Submitted May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) Executive Director Ryan Erb has been awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of his service to the community through UWPH.

Conservative John Nater re-elected in Perth Wellington

Patrick Raftis May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Conservative incumbent John Nater will return to his seat on the Opposition benches to represent Perth-Wellington in the next parliament.

Listowel Minor Hockey Association hands out awards at year-end banquet for U8 to U21 teams

Submitted May 1, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Sports

On April 17, the Listowel Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) named award winners to celebrate the season.

Ranch to give away calf at live broadcast

Submitted May 1, 2025Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

For the fifth consecutive year, 100.1 The Ranch is proud to celebrate the hard-working farmers and families that power the dairy industry.

Kin Cares Youth Group holds its third annual Kin Cares Carnival

Denny Scott May 1, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Kin Cares Youth Group held its third annual Kin Cares Carnival over the weekend at Kin Station…

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Local band, Hitched, celebrate Paddyfest with intimate show at The Back 9

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks

From March 11, 1987.

Consider the people who conduct the rescue

Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.

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CIP grant will enhance accessibility

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Pretty plants, ugly outcomes: The high cost of invasive species

By Cory Bilyea

HURON/PERTH - Periwinkle, English ivy and goutweed look harmless in a backyard bed, but once they reach nearby woods, they can blanket acres. Maitland Conservation Ecologist Erin Gouthro explains how invasive species damage local forests and streams, and how to dispose of “problem plants” safely.

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

By Cory Bilyea

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

By Cory Bilyea

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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