HURON-PERTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees reviewed a report at its Oct. 22 meeting outlining the Sept. 26 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) scores across the province, including the school board here.
AMDSB welcomes a familiar face in newly-appointed Trustee Julie Moore
After hearing from 12 candidates, the Avon Maitland School Board (AMDSB) voted to appoint Julie Moore as the new trustee representing Perth East.
United Party of Canada leader pit stops in Listowel to garner support
Making the Listowel Agriculture Hall his office for the day, Grant Abraham, leader of the newly established United Party of Canada, used the space to drum up support for his party.
Atwood quilting group celebrates 25 years of community, friendship
The quilting group of the Atwood United Church was recently celebrated during a church service on their 25 anniversary, with an original member in attendance.
Howick Fire holds firefighters breakfast Oct. 20
Howick firefighter, Nathan Lock, is pictured cooking at the Howick Firefighter’s Breakfast fundraiser on Oct. 20 at the Howick Fire Station.
Wingham Diwali celebration attracts a crowd
WINGHAM - A community Diwali celebration was hosted at the Wingham Columbus Centre on Oct. 20. The event featured Indian cuisine, traditional music, a Bhangra dance performance, and henna tattoos, pictured is Parisha Kumas showing off hers.
LDSS 30th Terry Fox Run raises $2,500
In 30 years, Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) fundraising efforts for The Terry Fox Foundation has amounted to $144,121.28. For their anniversary year, the school has set a goal to raise $2,000.
Battle of the Badges in Listowel over the weekend
Battle of the Badges held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Arena in Listowel on Oct. 20.
Subsidized child care fees to be capped at $22 per day in 2025
Those eligible under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System (CWELCC) will see a $2 per day reduction in child care fees in North Perth.
Perth County adopts new Official Plan without amendment for Eden Grove development
Despite opposition from several delegations, Perth County council adopted its new Official Plan (OP) at an Oct. 17 council meeting without including amendments for development projects underway.
Listowel MAP59 park to open in November
The culmination of many volunteers’ dedicated time has resulted in a beautiful and peaceful commemorative place, which shines a light on what was one of the darkest moments in this town’s history.
Maple Avenue scare house fundraiser returning for 15th year on Oct. 26, 27 and 31
Martine Desrosiers and her husband Jeff Whiteside are preparing for their 15th annual Halloween House fundraiser at 640 Maple Avenue North.
Atwood neighbours hosting Halloween food drive to benefit The Village
A local couple started the trend of decorating for Halloween on the main street in the village of Atwood. Their hopes of it catching on have come true, inevitably turning Atwood into a Halloween town.
The 14th annual Pumpkinpalooza event hosted by Harwill Farms near Gowanstown
The Gowland family were among those enjoying some family time at the farm.
Coun. Robert Wilhelm to fill Jim Aitcheson’s seat during leave
A new member of the council of the Municipality of Perth South has taken a seat at Perth County council.
