LISTOWEL - Jaelynn MacPherson, 16, was elected to be one of two Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) student trustees, alongside Mitchell student Julie Vega.
Top LDSS athletes recognized for outstanding performances
LISTOWEL - Maddy Hinsperger, Curtis Strickler, Reece Cameron and Armando Tecsa were named Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) athletes of the year at a banquet hosted at the school on June 18.
Perth County Council returns to courthouse, votes to renovate chambers
Upon returning to the Perth County Courthouse for the first meeting in five years, Perth County Council promptly voted to renovate the council chambers at its June 19 meeting.
Council denies request but calls Atwood tiny home ‘great project’
Home Suite Home Affordable Housing wrote to North Perth Council on June 9 to request the waiver of municipal tipping fees as the company was preparing an Atwood location for the construction of a charitable pocket home.
Council endorses Applebottom Orchards’ application to serve cider by the glass
LISTOWEL - There were no bad apples on North Perth Council when it came time to endorse Applebottom Orchards’ application to serve cider on site.
Council exempts Canada Day party from noise bylaw
LISTOWEL - At its June 9 meeting, North Perth Council exempted a slew of Canada Day related festivities, put on by the Atwood Lions Club, from the municipal noise bylaw.
Trustees review local school boundary scenario
SEAFORTH - The deliberation continues regarding the even distribution of North Perth students across all schools, to alleviate the over-populated North Perth Westfield Elementary School (NPWES) in Listowel.
North Perth council joins push for reinstatement of MPAC assessment cycle
LISTOWEL - After receiving a letter from the Municipality of West Perth, North Perth Council decided during its May 26 meeting to join its neighbour in lobbying the province to reinstate the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (MPAC) property assessment cycle.
Sr. Legionnaires post 10 point win in May 30 home opener
LISTOWEL - The Forest City Frost fell to the Listowel Legionnaires 12-2 at the home opener match on May 30.
Local author launches new book, announces renovations to old Theatre 311
LISTOWEL - A combination of events at the old Theatre 311 building will signify new owner Christopher Malcom’s, intentions to renovate and reopen the theatre.
Ontario’s Minister of Education visits Listowel Eastdale Public School
LISTOWEL - In the good news section of the May 27 AMDSB trustee meeting, Chair Michael Bannerman shared that on May 20 Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, visited Listowel Eastdale Public School, accompanied by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.
AMDSB investigating new scenario in boundary review
SEAFORTH - As the Avon Maitland District School Board of Trustees was reviewing the final adjusted options in the North Perth Boundary Review, which aims to solve overpopulation at local schools, yet another option was suggested for investigation.
Fire at Walmart closed store for multiple days, store now reopened
LISTOWEL - Walmart Listowel announced via its social media pages that it reopened on May 29 after a fire occurred.
Community Living North Perth opens new home with support from $200,000 Trillium Foundation grant
LISTOWEL - A ribbon-cutting for the Community Living North Perth’s (CLNP) opening of a new home in Listowel’s west end was held on Friday May 30.
North Perth raises Pride flag on June 2
LISTOWEL - On behalf of the Municipality of North Perth, Mayor Todd Kasenberg and a representative of the North Perth Pride Committee Billy Robertson spoke to the crowd gathered at the municipal office on June 2.
