HURON-PERTH - Local schools have garnered a good reputation in the trades industry, however, the latest stat associated with Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) participation and completion will only further benefit it.
North Perth seeking more information about Mental Health Community Action Group
PERTH COUNTY - North Perth Council is seeking more information regarding a West Perth proposed Mental Health Community Action Group before agreeing to participate.
Turnbacks: Royal wedding photos featured in 1934 Wingham newspaper
1934 - Within the pages of the Wingham Advance Times dated Dec. 20, 1934, was an entire photo page featuring the royal wedding of Prince George of England to Princess Marina of Greece, which took place in London on November 29, 1934.
Rothwell calls Poilievre comments ‘deplorable’
NORTH PERTH - An item within the Dec. 2 consent agenda at the North Perth Council meeting, inspired some strong words from Coun. Allan Rothwell.
Council approves facade design for new municipal building
LISTOWEL - Council liked what they saw, in its first look at the facade designs of the municipality’s new downtown building.
North Perth’s Doug Kellum elected as the 154th Perth County Warden at Dec. 5 meeting
PERTH COUNTY - Stepping up from the county’s deputy role, North Perth Deputy Mayor, Doug Kellum put his name forward successfully for the 2024/25 Perth County Warden position.
Flag request delegation cut short by mayor
NORTH PERTH - A delegate to council was given three chances to stay on track, before Mayor Todd Kasenberg warned he was about to get the proverbial hook.
Perth County council votes to discontinue PC Connect Rural Route program
PERTH COUNTY - With a divided vote of 6-4, Perth County voted to discontinue the PC Connect Rural Route program as of March 31, 2025. The same day the program will complete its pilot project period.
AMDSB looking for participants in second North Perth boundary review
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.
