From February 6, 1991
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Southeast Surge teams claim gold at three tournaments over weekend
Jan. 26, 2026 U10A – Southeast Surge (3) at South West Admirals (0) U13B – South West Admirals…
Howick Optimist Club’s Tin Can Curling Tournament rocks (without rocks)
Tin cans were thrown down the ice in place of curling rocks at the third Tin Can Curling…
HPPH cuts jobs to meet 1% budget increase
GODERICH - Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) is continuing to remove staff as a means of keeping cost increases low for member municipalities at the suggestion of HPPH staff.
Perth County OPP focussing on reducing crime through environmental design
Perth County OPP have taken CPTED, which has been implemented in other regions and internationally, and are ‘revamping’ and ‘improving’ it locally.
Over 100 traffic incidents in Perth County due to weather
WEST PERTH - Between Jan. 19 and 25, Perth County experienced a severe weather event that caused over 100 collisions, stranded motorists and road closures including Highway 23 from Palmerston to Elginfield Rd. and Highway 8 from Stratford to Goderich as well as numerous side roads throughout the cou
Howick approves 2026 annual accessibility plan
HOWICK - Council here at its Jan. 13 meeting discussed its annual accessibility plan for 2026.
Order for new Monkton fire tanker approved, truck to be delivered in 2028
LISTOWEL - In two years, a new fire tanker will be delivered to the Monkton Fire Station; however, the work leading up to its purchase goes back to 2021, under the former fire chief.
Howick approves annual borrowing, interim tax levy bylaws
Council here had its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 13. Getting right to business, Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren brought forth two reports: one on the annual borrowing bylaw, and the second on the 2026 interim tax levy bylaw.
Perth County presents two delegations at ROMA 2026
STRATFORD - At the Jan. 22 council meeting, Perth County Warden Dean Trentowsky recapped Perth County’s participation at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference last week, hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto.
Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 29 Turnbacks
From Jan. 31, 1990
Long time Listowel Food Basics manager retires after 22 years
LISTOWEL - An outgoing manager who was always there for both customers and staff, Murray McKone spent the past 22 years getting to know the Food Basics community, a statement on behalf of the staff at the Listowel Food Basics notes.
Southeast Surge U12A squad takes top spot in Silver Stick finals
VAUGHAN - The U12A Southeast Surge travelled to Vaughan earlier this month to compete in the 39th annual International Silver Stick Final, coming home with the trophy.
U18 Predators win Orangeville Tigers Sweetheart Tournament
ORANGEVILLE - The Central Perth U18 Girls won the Orangeville Tigers Sweetheart Tournament on Jan. 25.

