HURON-PERTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is embarking on another boundary review for North Perth schools.
AMDSB welcomes new chair, vice
HURON-PERTH - At the Nov. 26 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, Michael Bannerman was elected a chair of the board of trustees, with Patricia Smith elected as vice chair.
North Perth allocates land in subdivision north east of Listowel for new school
NORTH PERTH - Further details of a subdivision to expand Listowel’s urban area to the north east were discussed by council at its Dec. 2 meeting.
First annual NPFD Appreciation Event held at Elma Community Centre
ATWOOD - For the first time, all three North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) stations gathered together for an appreciation event at the Elma Community Centre on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Perth County mourns the death of County Councillor, Past Warden Jim Aitcheson
PERTH COUNTY - In a Nov. 22 statement, Perth County shared its profound sadness for the sudden passing of County Councillor and Past Warden James (Jim) Aitcheson.
Wingham Ironmen split weekend home games
WINGHAM - The Wingham Ironmen hosted the Kincardine Bulldogs and Hanover Barons at home last weekend.
Perth County council authorizes staff to tender $11 million in 2025 capital projects
STRATFORD - Perth County Council took its first look at 2025 capital budget at the Nov. 21 meeting.
Cycs topple first-place Lincolns at home, Maroons on the road
LISTOWEL - In the latest “Battle of Perth County” the Listowel Cyclones once again emerged victorious.
Stratford courthouse projects a 48% increase to budgeted revenue
PERTH COUNTY - According to a report from the Manager of Court Services Vicky Hamilton, the Provincial Offences Court Services is anticipating a significant increase in its budget which is largely credited to the payment of regulatory fines.
North Perth council show support for increases to municipal fees
LISTOWEL - At the Nov. 13 North Perth budget meeting, council unanimously showed their support to changes to the fees and charges bylaw.
Memorial unveiled at MAP59 park in Listowel
NORTH PERTH - The fundraising committee proudly unveiled the memorial at the Nov. 18 soft opening of Listowel’s MAP59 park.
Neighbours of proposed subdivision west of Listowel voice concerns
LISTOWEL - Over the course of two North Perth council meetings, council managed to encourage harmony going forward between the existing residents neighbouring a proposed multi-unit residential development in Listowel’s west end.
Teeswater honours veteran Alfred Grubb
A tribute to Alfred Grubb, 103, was given at the Teeswater Remembrance Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 inside the old Town Hall for his service in the Second World War.
Council agree to plumbing work to solve odour issue at Listowel OPP Detachment
Something stinks in the North Perth OPP Detachment, but it’s not of the criminal nature.
Survey of local immigration population shines light on lack of Perth County services, federal funding
A survey of the region indicates that immigrants make up 11 per cent of North Perth’s population, yet Perth County does not have a local immigration network and was recently denied funding to create such a service.
