LISTOWEL - Tim and Christine Diebel of Outback Tree Farm, located east of Listowel, hosted the Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario (CTFO) field day event on Aug. 16.
New tender reduces janitorial costs for Perth County
STRATFORD - A tender for new janitorial services at the four county-owned administrative facilities will reduce costs to $61,316 annually, over a three-year term.
North Perth seeks peer review of Perth County road study
LISTOWEL - North Perth is looking for a second opinion when it comes to the Perth County Road Rationalization Study, which assessed municipal roads proposed to be upgraded to the county.
County Forestry report sparks interest in tree replacement policy
STRATFORD - Straying slightly off topic, Coun. Robert Wilhelm, of Perth South, asked about the replacement of trees after reviewing the monthly forestry report.
Wingham Falcons host cricket tournament Aug. 17
ATWOOD - The Wingham Falcons (above) hosted a cricket tournament at Elma Township Public School on Aug. 17.
Perspective is everything
Last week, I was having one of those weeks as a parent where everything was difficult. I had to do some disciplining, which I don’t enjoy doing – honestly, who does? I entered the second round of potty training – teaching my youngest. I was also dealing with the struggle that is finding childcare du
Cowbell Brewery hosts first Championship Wrestling event
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Council give first approval for Trowbridge subdivision
LISTOWEL - Council’s first look at the plans for a 16-lot subdivision did not register concerns at the Aug. 11 meeting.
Wild bird sighting at Listowel children’s event
The North Perth Public Library hosted the Wild Ontario Bird Show at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Aug. 6.
Huron-Perth study reveals challenges newcomers to Canada face, locals share their experiences
STRATFORD - A housing crisis is occuring accross the nation, however a recent study sheds light on the specific challenges newcomers to Canada face when seeking housing in Huron and Perth Counties.
North Perth Council selects contractor for Monument Road culvert project
LISTOWEL - Monument Road (Line 75) west of Atwood will be under construction for the replacement of a culvert located approximately 0.75km west of the landfill road (Road 166).
North Perth applies for funding to fill transit gap left by PC Connect Rural Route
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council supported an application for funding to create a public transit route linking Listowel, Mitchell and Stratford at its July 21 meeting.
Kadylack Farms’ 2025 Sunflower Walk is open
NORTH PERTH - Kadylack Farms Sunflower Walk opened on Sunday July 27. The attraction now offers 2.5-kilometre and 5-kilometre paths through the field of yellow blooms.
Listowel Lightning hosts swim meet
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Lightning swim team hosted a swim meet at the Listowel Kinsmen Pool on July 26.
Staff account for ‘double whammy’ of tariffs in tender
LISTOWEL - A tender presented to North Perth Council on July 21 sparked a discussion about how staff plan for procurement during the tumultuous trade negotiations between Canada and the United States of America.
