Council has made it known that the local agri-business sector is a priority and plans to support and promote agriculture through its newly-established Agriculture and Agri-business Advisory Committee, and new specialist role in the municipality.
Council seeking explanation from feds regarding denial of recent housing funding
Matching the tone of comments from council on March 18, it would appear that two strongly-worded letters will be sent to the upper tiers of government, on North Perth stationery.
North Perth to discuss ward boundary options
NORTH PERTH – Anticipating a lengthy discussion, North Perth council previously scheduled a…
Council seeking more information about allowing ATVs on NP trail
Council directed staff to present further information regarding allowing ATVs to use a section of the North Perth trail between Listowel and Atwood at a future council meeting.
2023 North Perth building department deficit totals $830K
North Perth’s incoming Chief Building Official (CBO), Sally McMullen, delivered some tough numbers for council to digest at the March 18 meeting.
Walkerton Rotary Club’s seventh draw on March 21
The Walkerton Rotary Club held its seventh draw on March 21, with winners as follows: Donna Dentinger ($1,000), Matt Dahms ($500), Sally/Bob Parks ($300), Gord/Pauline Francis ($250), Mark/Carolyn Meyer ($200), and Jason Jackson ($150).
M-T nearing budget completion
At the March 5 council meeting, Morris-Turnberry was waiting on firm numbers from Huron County and Huron East before finalizing its 2024 budget.
The importance of open-ended goals
On Tuesday, March 12, Camille Herron, 42, crossed the finish line of the first-ever Lululemon six-day long race named FURTHER. Upon crossing the finish line, she not only completed the six-day-long ultramarathon – an incredible feat on its own – but also broke 12 world records.
Binning St. reconstruction tender comes in $500,000 under budget
North Perth’s Manager of Operations, Lyndon Kowch, had the privilege of presenting what he called “the good news report.”
Council appoints Kasenberg to new PC OPP Detachment Board
With a unanimous vote, North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg was appointed to the new Perth County OPP Detachment Board for a four-year term at the March 18 council meeting.
Perth County discusses download of new charges from the province, court backlog, new Justices of Peace
According to a report update from Perth County Manager of Court Services, Vicky Hamilton, presented to Perth County council on March 7, the county is still waiting to hear if the province will pass down Part III charges.
North Perth purchases new mic system for chambers
Catching council off guard, North Perth’s Technology Services Team Lead Eric Bauer presented a report to council to purchase a new microphone system for $18,496 and to be installed in the council chambers, replacing the current five-year-old system.
M-T council gives pre-budget approval for culvert repair, roadside mowing, surface treatment
Council gave pre-budget approval for a tender for culvert work on Moncrieff Road, roadside mowing, and road surface treatment.
In Photos: 2024 Listowel Paddy fest
Alex Flanagan, Janessa Schott, Pam Cullen and Danica Zwep
County says ‘no’ to reduced speed limit in Kurtzville
Last fall, the Municipality of North Perth pleaded to Perth County to reduce speed limits in Kurtzville and increase traffic calming elements.
