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Spring sports

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

It was a great day to dust off the sports equipment this past Saturday. (Top) Brothers Maison (left) and Kaiden Padfield broke out the rackets on April 30 at the tennis court beside the North Perth Chamber of Commerce. (Above) Emily Weber joined her mom, brother, and father – Jessica (pictured), Leo

Cyclones’ captain wins Leroy Jamieson Memorial Award

Dan McNee May 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Listowel Junior Cyclones captain Jaden Goldie quietly put together an outstanding GOJHL campaign in 2021-22, and his efforts did not go unnoticed by the Midwest brass when determining annual conference awards on May 1.

Soo Greyhounds draft Tate Vader in fifth round of OHL Priority Selection

Dan McNee May 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Tate Vader is headed north to the Soo.

Plenty of pickleball action

Dan McNee May 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Between The Lines Sports Campus in Listowel is the place to be for seniors’ pickleball throughout…

LDSS takes baseball season opener over Stratford DSS

Dan McNee May 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel District Secondary School boys’ varsity Lightning baseball squad got off to a productive start in their 2022 spring season, doubling up the Stratford DSS Bears 10-5 at John Bell South on May 2.

Minto midwife experiences life in northern community

Patrick Raftis May 5, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Puvirnituq is a village of about 1,500 people in the Nunavik territory of northern Quebec. A six-hour plane ride from Montreal, it is located beyond the tree line at the mouth of Hudson Bay.

Hicks takes leave of absence to focus on provincial election

Midwestern Newspapers May 4, 2022News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hanover’s deputy mayor has announced he will be taking a leave of absence from Hanover council to focus on his upcoming provincial election campaign.

PBJ Cleaning Depot: More than just cleaning supplies

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Business, Walkerton Herald-Times

PBJ Cleaning Depot Group has just taken ownership of a new store, the former Kitsupply Depot at 255 Ridout St., Walkerton (near the Styrofoam recycling station on the southwest side of town).

Recognition important to recipient of 2021 Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The recognition of being the 2021 recipient of the Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is gratifying to Connor Maxwell.

Local fly-fishing enthusiast seeks heritage status for Saugeen River

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Jack Serre is a man on a mission – to raise the status of the Saugeen River system to Heritage River status.

Fashion show gives boost to Market Garden project

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Christine Brandt of the Market Garden committee accepts a cheque from Susan Wright of Amazing Assets for $1,000, proceeds from the in-store fashion show held April 28. (Below) The gala evening included door prizes, refreshments, and an “amazing” opportunity to view the latest in lingerie, cruise wea

Brockton looking at potential buyer for industrial land

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s pleased at the response from a nuclear supplier who sent a representative to view industrial land Brockton has available in East Ridge Business Park.

Rotary Club of Walkerton makes ninth drawing of Walkerton Lottery

Submitted May 4, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Rotary Club of Walkerton conducted its ninth draw of the Walkerton Lottery on April 28. Winners are Dawn/Marg Clark ($1,000), Bonne Noble ($500), Kevin Ruetz ($300), Kevin McTeer ($250), Andy/Luanne Kaufman ($200) and Ron/Penny Wilhelm ($150). Pictured, from left: Tim Mancell, Flo Gutscher, Ande

Walkerton Branch Library News

Submitted May 4, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The library is pleased to announce that in person programs are back starting in May with a number of programs for all ages.

Games Day event raises over $3,000 for Ukraine

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Peter and Jo-Ann Carter are pleased to announce that Saturday’s Games Day at the Knights of Columbus Hall between Walkerton and Mildmay raised over $3,000 to help the people of Ukraine.

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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…

See all Listowel 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. 

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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