Mike Wilson

Minto, Waterloo

Editor at Midwestern Newspapers

Editor at Walkerton Herald-Times

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Articles

Listowel program offers training in skilled trades

Feb 8, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Mike Wilson

LISTOWEL – A group of a dozen individuals have been honing their skills at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) at night and on weekends in hopes of finding full-time employment in the skilled trades. Last month, the group hit the midway point of the 34-week Technical Training Group (TTG) Pre-Apprenticeship Program. “They’ve been going to… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
‘On to the next chapter’

Feb 1, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Mike Wilson |Listowel Banner

MOLESWORTH – For the first time in 50 years, Murray Elliott is not reporting to work at Molesworth Farm Supply. The longest-tenured employee of the bustling agriculture operation completed his final shift on Friday, Jan. 26. Elliott reported to work 50 years ago on the Tuesday following the Canada Day long weekend, not far removed… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Ironmen U11 LL squad tames Mad Dogs

Feb 1, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Mike Wilson

The Wingham Ironmen U11 LL Blue squad continues to set the pace in its division, improving to 16-0-0 in regular season play with an 8-2 win over the Minto Mad Dogs on Jan. 25. To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly. Gain full access by subscribing - Subscribe Now Already a member?Please login to get full access.
Councillors concerned about outcome of repealing Filsinger Drain bylaw

Jan 31, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Mike Wilson |Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE – After much discussion, council voted 4-3 in a recorded vote to repeal bylaws 2018-67 and 2020-34 regarding the Filsinger Municipal Drain on Jan. 23. On Jan. 9, council held a lengthy discussion about the drain, debating whether or not to move forward with the proposed scope of work. The tender for the… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Study of Formosa wastewater system aims to provide solution to odour issues

Jan 31, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Mike Wilson |Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE – The Municipality of South Bruce is going to undertake a sampling study of the Formosa wastewater system in hopes of finding a solution to the ongoing odour issues in the village. On Jan. 23, representatives from Pinchin, an environmental consultant based in Waterloo, delegated to council with information on what the $18,000… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Farewell From the Editor’s Desk…

Jan 31, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Mike Wilson

As a youngster growing up in Palmerston, I had multiple dreams that I wanted to chase. The first, like any Canadian kid growing up in the early ‘90s, was to be a professional hockey player. However, as I got to my teens, it became evident that was not going to happen. To quote Terry, Happy Gilmore’s ex-girlfriend in the legendary 1996 film, “There’s a problem: you’re not any good.”The next dream was to become a professional golfer. This sport was one that I was, in my mind, pretty good at.
Premier Equipment - making straight lines a breeze

Jan 24, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Mike Wilson |Listowel Banner

* Rural Warriors is a monthly instalment in the Listowel Banner, highlighting local environmentally-conscious and technogically-advanced industry and companies in North Perth and beyond. LISTOWEL – 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.
U13LL Capitals tame Mad Dogs

Jan 24, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Mike Wilson |Walkerton Herald-Times

Backed by a stellar performance from goaltender Ian Schmidt (above), the Walkerton Capitals U13LL #1 squad tamed the Minto Mad Dogs by a score of 3-1 on Monday night in Walkerton. (Inset) The Capitals celebrate a first period goal that gave the team a 1-0 lead. To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly. Gain full access by subscribing - Subscribe Now Already a member?Please login to get full access.
Thundercats drop weekend contests

Jan 24, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Mike Wilson |Walkerton Herald-Times

RIPLEY – The Durham Thundercats saw their modest two-game win streak halted on the weekend, losing a pair of Ontario Elite Hockey League games to Ripley and Seaforth. Seaforth 4, Durham 2 On Friday, Jan. 19 the Thundercats hosted the Centenaires on home ice. Seaforth took an early 1-0 lead with a Jarrett Bogdon goal… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Physician recruitment committee makes funding request to South Bruce

Jan 24, 2024 | midwesternnewspapers.com | Mike Wilson |Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE – Council received a brief update from the Physician and Retention Committee of Brockton and South Bruce on Jan. 9. Brian Currie and Kelly Fotheringham delegated to council last week, providing South Bruce with a draft 2024 budget for the physician recruitment budget. The committee is funded by South Bruce (25 per cent)… To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.