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Some drivers are using Concession 2 to avoid Durham Street bridge construction area

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

One of the benefits of the county’s decision to repair the Durham Street bridge, rather than replace it, was eliminating the need for a detour.

Bruce Power to match donations to Canadian Red Cross to help those affected by Alberta wildfires

Submitted August 15, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

We’ve all seen the news of the devastating Alberta wildfires over the past weeks, including the destruction and evacuation of the popular tourist town of Jasper.

Turnbacks; Walkerton Herald-Times August, 2024

Submitted August 15, 2024Columns, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

August 21, 1991 – Walkerton would grow by 1000 if all subdivision developed; – White sugar…

Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s host beautiful sunflower field

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The field is a popular fundraiser for the Optimists.

RIDE programs result in two arrests

Submitted August 15, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

RIDE programs in the area have resulted in two arrests.

Bluevale’s 170th Homecoming proves a small community has the biggest heart

Cory Bilyea August 15, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Bluevale’s 170th Homecoming 2024 was held on Aug. 9, 10, and 11, with family and friends gathering in the small community with a big heart.

Turnbacks: Aug. 15

Midwestern Newspapers August 15, 2024Listowel Banner

TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – It was with gratitude to those who gave their lives so we might live, that…

Nominations open for King Charles III Coronation Medals

Submitted August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced the opening of nominations for King Charles III Coronation Medals.

Five South Bruce students awarded bursaries

Submitted August 15, 2024Walkerton Herald-Times

Five local youth have been awarded the South Bruce Post-Secondary Student Bursary, providing each student $1,000 in support of their educational pursuits.

Stratford General Hospital Foundation asked Perth County to pledge $500,000

Kelsey Bent August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Co-chairs of the Stratford General Hospital Foundation’s capital campaign “In Our Hands” Rick Orr and Paul Roulston asked Perth County Council to pledge $500,000 in an Aug. 1 delegation.

Listowel Banner: Year-end baseball tournament wins

Submitted August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Listowel 9U WOBA The Listowel 9U WOBA Team #1 travelled to Mitchell over the weekend from August…

Cyclones open 2024-25 training camp this week

Nicole Beswitherick August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

the Cyclones will be back on the ice for training camp this week for the 2024-25 GOJHL campaign.

Ceremony in Chepstow ensures no veteran is forgotten

Submitted August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - A ceremony was held on July 31 at Mary Immaculate Cemetery in Chepstow, to honour 29 veterans.

Growing a Field of Dreams for doctor recruitment

Submitted August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The corn is growing and plans are under way for the Listowel Agricultural Society’s Harvest Dinner & Auction, taking place on Saturday, November 23.

Listowel BIA Block Party held on Aug. 9

Patrick Raftis August 15, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

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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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