Kelsey Bent

The third annual Belmore Christmas Market on Nov. 18 played host to 25 vendors in effort to fundraise for the Belmore Chamber of Commerce. Event co-ordinator Lindsay Underwood, of 40 Hills Fibre Art smiled showing a macramé Christmas tree card decoration, one of her many decorations for sale at the

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band lead singer Chuck Jackson pauses to smile at the crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Nov. 18.

The Walkerton Capitals went 2-1-0 at the U18 Silver Stick tournament last week. The team started off with a 3-0 win over the Tavistock Titans on Nov. 12, before falling 2-1 to the Minto Mad Dogs on Nov. 14. They regained themselves with a 4-1 win over the South Grey Spartans. Their record carried th

The Listowel Cyclones U18 team went 1-2-1 at the Wingham Regional Silver Stick tournament last week. The team started out with a 2-2 tie against the Ayr Flames on Nov. 13, before beating the Kincardine Kinucks 2-0 on Nov. 16. The Cyclones then fell to the Mid-Huron Huskies 2-0 on Nov. 18, and the Mi

Council adopted the 2023-26 North Perth Strategic Plan at the Nov. 13 meeting.

The Christmas Bazaar at St. Joseph’s Church on Nov. 18 was a busy site only minutes after opening its doors for the lunch and Christmas Greenery sale. Pictured at the by donation bake table was Julie Immink, Sherri Hicks, and Lisa Martin.

Members of council criticized and reminisced of the history North Perth has with Invenergy, before defeating a decision to grant their support to the Palmerston Energy Storage Centre at its Nov. 20 meeting.

Two free skilled trades training programs could be available to North Perth residents, should the municipality secure a new stream of funding.

Shelby Donegan of the Victorian Inn and Spa smiled for the camera at the doorway to their unique display outside of the Listowel Agricultural Society’s Christmas Showcase on Nov. 18. Inside the festive camper housed a slew of the local company’s products all made in-house.

After a lengthy discussion challenged its commitment, it appears North Perth council will remain dedicated to bringing affordable housing to the municipality.

For the first time since amalgamation, the Municipality of North Perth has a new treasurer.

Perth County council agreed to expand the Listowel settlement area boundary for the purpose of developing additional residential housing at its Nov. 16 meeting, however members had comments about the density of the proposed development to the west of the town.

An additional kilometre of sidewalk has been added to the total 30-plus kilometres of serviced sidewalks in North Perth.

The historic courthouse in Stratford will again be highlighted during the Lights On Stratford winter festival, as Perth County council agreed to replace the light system which staff say is at the end of its life, at the Nov. 2 meeting.