Students of Listowel Eastdale Public School were all smiles while participating in the Terry Fox Run/Walk on Sept. 27. The school raised over $3,800 for the Terry Fox Foundation.
The future of PC Connect’s Rural Route up for discussion
PERTH COUNTY - The future of Perth County’s rural public transportation program was set for discussion at the Perth County Council meeting on Oct. 3.
Bluewater Recycling Association’s new president a familiar face
Michelle Courtney, the Bluewater Recycling Association’s (BRA) current controller, has been appointed president, effective Nov. 4, 2024.
Cyclones’ sack the Siskins in shootouts
Coming back from a three point deficit at the end of the first, the Listowel Cyclones sent the Kitchener Waterloo Siskins home one point shy of the win.
Mayne Corners to be assessed for safety improvements
North Perth’s years of lobbying for a safety assessment of Mayne Corners, just west of Kurtzville, has finally amounted to success.
Council selects architect for EMCC rejuvenation project
North Perth council awarded a tender to Axia Design Associates of Toronto, to provide the preliminary design, detailed drawings, and contract administration for renovations to the Elma Memorial Community Centre (EMCC).
15U Listowel Legionnaires’ provincial championship win recognized by council
North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg called the 15U Listowel Legionnaires’ provincial championship win, “another great story of excellence in sport in our community.”
Ironmen find success on the road against Mitchell, Walkerton
With a winning streak of four, the Wingham Ironmen have taken an early lead in the 2024-25 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) North Pollock Division standings.
Stratford General Hospital Foundation asks North Perth to pledge $200,000
Representative of the Stratford General Hospital Foundation’s capital campaign “In Our Hands” campaign asked council to consider pledging $200,000 in a Sept. 16 delegation.
North Perth lowers speeds on Line 87, 88
Three sections of road, on Line 87 and Line 88 in the Wallace Ward, will be getting a new reduced speed limit of 60km/h.
North Perth Community Hospice hosts talks about dignity within healthcare
Using funding left to them by Sharon Johnson, co-founder of the North Perth Community Hospice in 2011, a slew of talks were hosted on Sept. 5 with Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov.
Perth County Council increases stewardship program budget to $100K
It appears the seed for another successful year of the Perth County Stewardship Program was planted by council at its Sept. 5 meeting.
County replaces paramedic commander vehicle
It appears as though Perth County council and staff are trying to catch up with the ever-moving target that is increasing vehicle prices.
North Perth approves new development charges, implementation policy for attainable housing CIP
NORTH PERTH - North Perth council supported new development charges (DCs), and the implementation policy for the Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan, at the Aug. 26 council meeting, paving the way for future development.
Council supports three severances west, south of Listowel
LISTOWEL – North Perth Council’s support of three severance applications, at its Aug. 26 meeting, gives a preview of local development to come.
