The small and quaint town of Atwood was the place to be this past Canada Day long weekend as thousands flocked to the Atwood Lions Park to participate in the festivities.
Council gets face time with AMDSB director, chair
A municipal update from the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) was given to North Perth council members on June 19 from Dr. Lisa Walsh, director of education and secretary of the board as well as Nancy Rothwell, trustee for North Perth and chair of the board.
Tri-Umph Triathlon returns to Gorrie for second year
On July 3, the village of Gorrie came out to the Howick Optimist Pool for a fun time filled with community and connection during the second annual Tri-Umph Triathlon.
AMDSB budget approved for 2023-24 school year
At its June 27 meeting, the Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) board of trustees received and approved the 2023/2024 budget for the school board.
IN PHOTOS: Wingham’s 2023 Canada Day Fireworks
The Wingham Firefighters' Association hosted its annual Canada Day Fireworks on July 1 at the ball diamond in Wingham. The event was, as always, well attended and the fireworks show was enjoyed by all.
Barn fire near Cranbrook, June 20
On June 20, a fire was reported at a farm outside of Brussels at approximately 12 p.m. The barn that was aflame was destroyed in the blaze. Cranbrook Farms’ owner, Joe Terpstra, posted the following statement on Facebook following the incident; “We want to extend a huge thank you to our family, frie
North Perth Chamber scores another ace with latest edition of golf tournament
This year’s North Perth Chamber of Commerce golf tournament was a smashing success. On June 21, the Listowel Golf Club welcomed 23 teams from local businesses across the municipality for a fun day of golf.
North Perth bylaw amended due to real estate signage
At the June 19 meeting, North Perth Clerk Lindsay Cline made a presentation to council surrounding the municipality’s sign bylaw.
Royal LePage Don Hamilton hosts charity barbecue
Royal LePage Don Hamilton held a charity barbecue on June 20 with all proceeds raised going towards It Takes A Village in Listowel. Pictured from left: Employees Darren Streicher, Larry Keupfer and Julie Eisler grill up some sausages outside of Royal LePage Don Hamilton’s Listowel location on Wallac
North Perth council hosts workshop for strategic plan update
On June 12, a special meeting of North Perth council was held to discuss the strategic plan update that is currently underway for the municipality. Catherine Oosterbaan, from Oosterbaan Strategy, facilitated the workshop with council members.
Comancheros show to close roads, July 9
At its June 19 meeting, North Perth council approved a request for local road closures on July 9.
Future steps of Set7 initiative revealed at recent council meeting
A Set7 update was given at the June 19 North Perth council meeting.
Perth County receives report on school bus arm cameras, penalty system changes
Perth County is taking action when it comes to school bus safety. Annette Diamond, director of legal and corporate services for the county, presented a report to county council on June 15 surrounding the issue of school bus stop arm cameras in the region.
Bert Johnson’s trees – a story of patience
As American poet Lucy Larcom once wrote, “he who plants a tree, plants a hope.”
North Perth dairy operation welcomes Irish delegation
Conlee Farms, a dairy operation just outside of Listowel which is run by Ralph and Alanna Coneybeare, had some Irish visitors on June 8, when they hosted their first international tour since COVID-19 began.
