The storm that rolled through North Perth last Thursday brought some much-needed relief from the heat, but in the process caused some minor damage. At the Augusta (3rd Line) Cemetery on Line 167, a fallen tree branch temporarily blocked access to the roadway.
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Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance provides update on site masking, physician recruitment
The board of directors (BOD) for the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) covered a wide range of topics at its June meeting.
Full Spectrum Athletics makes donations to school snack programs
Full Spectrum Athletics (FSA) recently presented cheques to the snack programs at two local schools. Eastdale Public School and North Perth Westfield Elementary School each received $565, which was raised during FSA’s first annual slo-pitch tournament in June.
Exploring the golden age of postcards
Before social media, dating apps, and the exchange of phone numbers, the process of meeting a significant other often relied on introductions. This was especially true during the Victorian era when rules of conduct were very strict.
Rae pens letter to county council regarding bus safety improvements
A letter from Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae was on the agenda at the July 6 Perth County council meeting.
2nd Chances hosts customer appreciation day
2nd Chances in Listowel hosted its customer appreciation day on Saturday, July 8. The event was originally scheduled to take place two years ago to celebrate the store’s 10th anniversary, but was delayed due to COVID restrictions at the time. Attendees were able to enjoy free food, spin the wheel to
Perth County Road Map updated after 10 years
At its July 6 meeting, Perth County council received a report on the Perth County Road Map update and amended the fees and charges bylaw to remove the charge for the map.
Collision leads to charges, July 6
On July 6 at approximately 8:31 p.m., an officer from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor-vehicle collision on Line 88 in the Municipality of North Perth.
Van Allen Official Plan amendment approved at Perth County level
At its July 6 meeting, Perth County council approved an Official Plan amendment for a Listowel business’s proposed expansion. To begin the discussion, Caroline Baker from Baker Planning Group provided a delegation to county council surrounding the application.
North Perth signs Galbraith camp lease
North Perth council approved signing the agreement between Maitland Conservation (MC) and the municipality for the lease of the Galbraith Conservation Area. Amy Gangl, manager of programs for North Perth, brought forth a draft lease agreement for the conservation area at the July 10 council meeting
Student donates candy stand earnings towards North Perth Westfield playground project
For Emmett Neves, being an entrepreneur comes quite naturally. The eight year old aspiring tycoon is always coming up with ideas and trying to make something to sell.
Regional unemployment rate drops to 4.5 per cent in June
The region’s unemployment rate saw a significant drop in June.
Firefighters battle blaze at Berlett Farms, July 6
The cause of a shed fire on Line 87, north of Listowel, on July 6 is unknown at this time.
Listowel Stick and Puck make donation to It Takes A Village
The Listowel Stick and Puck Hockey club made a recent $520 donation to It Takes A Village, with Rejean Cantin pictured presenting the cheque to ITAV representatives at their Listowel location. Also pictured are team members, from left: Jim Duncan, Richard Keeso, Keith Hurlbut, Bruce Oliver, Rejean C
Road hockey
School is officially out for the summer and Dedric Grimes (goaltender) and Cody Cook were quick to take advantage, getting together for some one-on-one road hockey at Listowel’s Wilson Park on June 28.
