Kelsey Bent

Jeff Whiteside (pictured) and wife Martine Middlemays annually host a Halloween fundraiser. This was their 14th year, with proceeds going to SickKids Hospital. Their spooky Halloween display was up for viewing in the front yard of their home at 640 Maple Ave. in Listowel.

Members of Howick council, local dignitaries, as well as representatives from Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and Grant Match pictured at the grand opening celebration of the Howick Trail in Gorrie. Grant Match is an organization retained by the township to assist in securing government fundi

The 2023 edition of the Atwood Witches Walk was held on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event saw 1,557 people walk the trail and raise approximately $12,000 this year.

A group of friends is pictured before enjoying the delicious meal at the Listowel Agricultural Society’s Harvest Dinner on Oct. 28 at the Agricultural Hall. The event featured a social hour, meal, and auction. Pictured: Bonna May, Russell May, Joyce Spense, David Martin, Marj Martin, Susan Martin, M

As recommended by staff, council selected an Alberta company’s proposal for the new playground at the Wallace Optimist Park with a cost of up to $117,486.59 excluding taxes.

Members of council have compared the lack of adequate cellular service to a public health and safety issue, as well as a barrier to economic growth. 

Canada’s Housing Minister Sean Fraser has been recently quoted that he is prioritizing “the most ambitious” applications to the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), which will distribute $4 billion to housing projects across the country over a three-year term.

The engineer involved in this drainage project said it was unique for several reasons. 

Over a year of work has gone into the culmination of Huron-Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) anti-racism, equity, and inclusion policy, which the board of health approved at its Oct. 13 meeting.

A local couple has started the trend of decorating for Halloween on the main street in the village of Atwood, and they are hoping it catches on, inevitably turning Atwood into a Halloween town.

Speed limits along Line 87 continue to be a topic of discussion of council.

At the Oct. 18 North Perth budget meeting, staff presented a high-level overview of the proposed 2024 capital budget to members of council, which included projects they have deemed necessary to be completed next year, as well as a 10-year forecast of projects to come. 

North Perth council voted for a gradual increase, as opposed to a spike in monthly occupancy fees, for those living at the Perth Meadows Suites and Town Homes.

North Perth council presented medallions to the Listowel 11U Legionnaires in recognition for their OBA ‘C’ championship win at the Oct. 16 council meeting. Deputy Mayor Doug Kellum said “this is the fun part of the job,” as he recognized the young athletes. The 11U team put together a remarkable sea