Kelsey Bent

MORRIS-TURNBERY – The building fee totals in Morris-Turnberry are the lowest they have been in four years. 

CAO Lori Wolfe introduced Adam McGaw to Perth County council during its Feb. 15 meeting. McGaw joins the county in the role of Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) from the Ontario Ministry of Health, and previously from the Ontario Ministry of Children and Social Services.

Perth County council approved writing off over $36,000 in unpaid fines at its Feb. 15 meeting. 

Initially when the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl, I decided I wouldn’t write a column about it so as to not come across as bragging. 

As directed by staff, council passed a motion and bylaw on Feb. 15 to award $2,500 each to the Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre; United Way Perth-Huron; and Stratford Summer Music. 

Council approved the 2024 budget, presented by Perth County’s Manager of Finance/Treasurer Corey Bridges, on Feb. 15. 

(1) Ripley Wolves vs. (8) Erin Outlaws (Wolves lead series 2-0) Game 1 – Erin 3, Ripley 7 Game 2…

Council expanded its municipal fleet by three at its Feb. 5 meeting.

Braemar Retirement Centre’s operating licence is set to expire in June 2025, according to a staff report from the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry CAO.

Despite having a $27,000 overage of municipal funding and a successful response from the COVID-19 funding, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is still grappling with budgetary issues due to the amount of funding from the province. 

Citing its importance as a landmark and piece of Turnberry’s history, Morris-Turnberry council has directed staff to collect quotes for the work required to repair the memorial entrance of the Turnberry Conservation Area.