LISTOWEL - Coun. Matt Richardson asked for an update from the Perth County Council representatives at the North Perth Council meeting on Sept. 3, regarding a new vehicle for spreading the word of road closures during the winter season.
South Maitland River drainage work will have impact on wide region
LISTOWEL - In a public meeting during the North Perth Aug. 11 council meeting, drainage work to the Maitland River was discussed.
Outback Tree Farm hosts CTFO field day
LISTOWEL - Tim and Christine Diebel of Outback Tree Farm, located east of Listowel, hosted the Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario (CTFO) field day event on Aug. 16.
New tender reduces janitorial costs for Perth County
STRATFORD - A tender for new janitorial services at the four county-owned administrative facilities will reduce costs to $61,316 annually, over a three-year term.
North Perth seeks peer review of Perth County road study
LISTOWEL - North Perth is looking for a second opinion when it comes to the Perth County Road Rationalization Study, which assessed municipal roads proposed to be upgraded to the county.
County Forestry report sparks interest in tree replacement policy
STRATFORD - Straying slightly off topic, Coun. Robert Wilhelm, of Perth South, asked about the replacement of trees after reviewing the monthly forestry report.
Wingham Falcons host cricket tournament Aug. 17
ATWOOD - The Wingham Falcons (above) hosted a cricket tournament at Elma Township Public School on Aug. 17.
Perspective is everything
Last week, I was having one of those weeks as a parent where everything was difficult. I had to do some disciplining, which I don’t enjoy doing – honestly, who does? I entered the second round of potty training – teaching my youngest. I was also dealing with the struggle that is finding childcare du
Cowbell Brewery hosts first Championship Wrestling event
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Council give first approval for Trowbridge subdivision
LISTOWEL - Council’s first look at the plans for a 16-lot subdivision did not register concerns at the Aug. 11 meeting.
Wild bird sighting at Listowel children’s event
The North Perth Public Library hosted the Wild Ontario Bird Show at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Aug. 6.
Huron-Perth study reveals challenges newcomers to Canada face, locals share their experiences
STRATFORD - A housing crisis is occuring accross the nation, however a recent study sheds light on the specific challenges newcomers to Canada face when seeking housing in Huron and Perth Counties.
North Perth Council selects contractor for Monument Road culvert project
LISTOWEL - Monument Road (Line 75) west of Atwood will be under construction for the replacement of a culvert located approximately 0.75km west of the landfill road (Road 166).
North Perth applies for funding to fill transit gap left by PC Connect Rural Route
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council supported an application for funding to create a public transit route linking Listowel, Mitchell and Stratford at its July 21 meeting.
Kadylack Farms’ 2025 Sunflower Walk is open
NORTH PERTH - Kadylack Farms Sunflower Walk opened on Sunday July 27. The attraction now offers 2.5-kilometre and 5-kilometre paths through the field of yellow blooms.
