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Formosa Lions annual Mother’s Day breakfast

Emily Bowen May 15, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - Formosa Lions held their annual Mother’s Day breakfast at the Formosa Memorial Hall on May 11. All proceeds went towards Saugeen hospice.

Wightman Telecom donates to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Wightman Telecom recently made a donation to the Listowel Memorial Hospital…

Jan’s Danceshop students showcase talents at several local events

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Stepdance students of Janice Ballagh “Jan’s Danceshop” have been very busy over the last couple of weeks entertaining and competing. The “Danceshop” showcased their talents at the Belmore Syrup Festival.   

Emergency services respond to May 12 drowning in Saugeen River

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - On May 12, at 1:31 p.m., South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services and the Arran-Elderslie Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a person in distress in the Saugeen River in Paisley.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

Denny Scott May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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

Oasis 50/50 Raffle Launches to Support the Humane Society of KWSP

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) recently launched an Oasis 50/50 Raffle.

The Final Chapter: Chris Kurz reflects on the legacy of his various strongman events ahead of his finale

Kelsey Bent May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Picture this, a sea of people all dressed in white, twirling rally towels overhead, topped off with their hats on backwards. This might sound like the famous Winnipeg Jets “Whiteout” celebration, but this time, it is Chris Kurz’s ideal atmosphere for his ninth and final strongman event.

OPP share statistics of 382 fatal road collisions in 2024, outline causes ahead of road safety week

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Ahead of national Canada Road Safety Week, running May 13-19, the OPP are reporting that the vast majority of the 382 road users who died on OPP-patrolled roads in 2024 had their lives cut short because of careless decisions and actions behind the wheel and in passenger seats, a press release states

Shaun Schaefer memorial tourney scheduled for May 30 and 31

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - The Shaun Schaefer Memorial Slo-pitch Classic is a non-profit slo-pitch tournament located in Chepstow.

Ceremony marks start of construction on new Paisley fire hall

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

PAISLEY - After years of planning, the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie has officially broken ground on a new modern facility that will house the Paisley fire hall (Station 80) and public works facility.

Howick discusses North Perth school boundary review

Nicole Beswitherick May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled the minutes from the recent Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, focussing on its boundary review.

Listowel holds lifestyle show and artisan showcase

Cory Bilyea May 15, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Listowel was the place to be for all things spring on May 10.

Scone Crokinole Club results from May 7

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SCONE - The Scone Crokinole Club met on Wednesday, May 7 at the Chesley Fire Hall.

The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has released its annual report, The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024.

Adopt-a-Highway program invites volunteers

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County invites individuals, families, community groups and local organizations to join the Adopt-a-Highway program this season.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Columnists

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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