LISTOWEL - The U22 AA Waterloo Ravens hosted a preseason game against the Barrie Jr. Sharks on Aug. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.
Maitland Conservation maintains its stance against the makeup of the new regional area, seeking explanation of methodology from the province
WROXETER – The province previously announced the borders of the newly-established regional conservation authorities; however, it announced the number of members that will make up the boards governing these new locations more recently on July 29.
New Life Mills applies to expand with warehouse
LISTOWEL – The local New Life Mills location is looking to expand its site-specific storage capacity.
CIBC Listowel hosted bake sale to benefit the Run For The Cure
LISTOWEL - The team at CIBC Listowel hosted a bake sale to fundraise for the Run For The Cure on Aug. 27, which included the sale of raffle tickets for two prize baskets overflowing with donated items from local sponsors.
Council asks Parks and Recreation Master Plan to include direction on indoor or outdoor pool, seniors centre, e-scooters on trails
LISTOWEL – A community survey identified the top three North Perth parks and recreation services that residents use are: enjoying parks and natural areas, walking and hiking, as well as attending community events.
Tipi of Huron-Perth reopens in new Stratford location
STRATFORD – Previously located in Gowanstown, the Tipi of Huron-Perth now has a new home on the property of the Stratford Perth Museum and Archives.
Council directs staff to limit Line Fences Act in urban North Perth
LISTOWEL – The Line Fences Act provides a framework for the resolution of line fence disputes between the owners of adjoining properties.
NPFD applies for funding for decontamination trailer
LISTOWEL – A decontamination trailer with a washroom and shower will further reduce firefighter exposure to carcinogens and other contaminants.
Wallace Avenue expropriation to cost over $1M
LISTOWEL - At the Aug. 24 North Perth council meeting, a price was approved for the expropriation of 925 Wallace Avenue North. Council previously discussed expropriating the property to align the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and McDonald Street West – which is offset by 30 meters – at the Oc
Children cool off at local pool for Galaxy Quest camp
LISTOWEL – The theme of the North Perth Summer Day Camp for the week of Aug. 10-14 was Galaxy Quest camp and it led the children to the Listowel Memorial Pool on Aug. 14.
Bylaw enforcement say phorid fly infestation is improving
LISTOWEL – In an update to council, a staff report says the phorid fly population in the south end of Listowel is reducing.
Municipality investigating veterans’ crosswalk request from Listowel Legion
The region has recently seen the creation of crosswalks honouring veterans established in nearby Harriston and Mitchell, and the Listowel Legion Branch 259 has requested council consider one across either Elizabeth Street East or Wallace Ave North, near the cenotaph.
Perth County appoints new clerk
STRATFORD – The Aug. 6 Perth County council meeting began with the introduction and appointment of Charlotte Gravlev as the new Manager of Legislative Services and Clerk.
Perth County builds contingency plan into winter sand tender after two harsh winters
STRATFORD – In the case of Perth County’s winter road maintenance budget, the taxpayers should hope that the saying “the third time’s the charm,” duly applies here.
Perth County lowers flags, honours the passing of Lloyd Robertson
STRATFORD – Perth County council decided to lower its flags in honour of the passing of world-renowned journalist Lloyd Robertson at its Aug. 6 council meeting.
