LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got an early look at the asset management plan, which, according to the staff report, is expected to be finalized next month.
North Perth renews agreement with MVCA ahead of conduit project
LISTOWEL - Like a good sailor, it appears North Perth is preparing for a storm ahead, as inspections have shown the Listowel conduit will require repairs in the future.
North Perth councillors call strong mayor powers anti-democratic
LISTOWEL - At its April 29 meeting, North Perth Council requested a report from staff to help council members to understand the new strong mayor powers, in order to avoid exploiting them.
Crosstown Chess Tournament names top elementary-age players
LISTOWEL - The second annual Crosstown Chess Tournament was held at the Trinity United Church on May 22.
Kinettes donate $5,500 to Community Living campaign
LISTOWEL - “We are very grateful to the Kinette Club of Listowel for their generous donation,” Community Living North Perth shared via an email to the Listowel Banner.
Kurz raises over $17,000 at final strongman fundraising event
LISTOWEL - The finale to Chris Kurz’s 24-hour decathlon featured him pulling a cargo van across the arena floor at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on May 18.
Stop 23 expansion gets North Perth, Perth County approval
LISTOWEL - In two meetings last week, two levels of government approved the construction of a four-bay automotive garage for sales and service - an expansion for Stop 23.
Wallace Ward roads to be paved this summer
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council awarded a tender to Cox Construction for the hot mix pavement and shouldering on North Perth Road 176, between Line 86 and Perth Road 178; North Perth Line 88, between the hamlet of Wallaceville and Wellington County Road 9; and a section of Road 146 in the hamlet of W
Wendy Johnstone reflects on her full-circle career with Salvation Army ahead of her retirement
LISTOWEL - With tears filling his eyes, Salvation Army Listowel ministerial member Ken Bailey put it so simply – “Wendy's good at a bunch of things, but she's exceptional as a pastor.”
Report reveals majority of secondary students not hitting ministry attendance standard
SEAFORTH - In follow-up to a previous report presented to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on Jan. 28 regarding elementary school student attendance, trustees again reviewed data regarding secondary student attendance at the April 22 meeting.
The Final Chapter: Chris Kurz reflects on the legacy of his various strongman events ahead of his finale
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.
North Perth given funds for public transit assessment
LISTOWEL - North Perth is not alone in the realization of local transit challenges, as it was granted funding from the federal government in coalition with the Town of St. Marys to conduct a joint public transit needs assessment.
Local DEI committee recommends mandatory training for council
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee has requested that not only the Municipality of North Perth, but also the Province of Ontario, make DEI training mandatory for all members of council.
2024 Citizen of the Year, Celebrate North Perth Awards honour local volunteers
ATWOOD - In recognition of National Volunteer Week, the Municipality of North Perth extended gratitude to all the volunteers who make our community great at an awards ceremony hosted on April 30 at the Elma Memorial Community Centre in Atwood.
Perth, Huron shared road work planned for this summer
STRATFORD - Shared road work will cause a detour for traffic later this summer.
