There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Listowel Banner looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part II features the months of July to December…
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Speed demon
Seth Klages, 8, of Newton grabs some air at the Elma Township Public School hill on Dec. 28. Plenty of sledders young and old alike took to the iconic Newry landmark to get in some winter fun over the Christmas holidays.
Perth County offers condolences on passing of former warden
Perth County expressed its condolences on the recent passing of former warden and county council member, Elsie Karges.
Maitland Conservation issues watershed conditions statement
Maitland Conservation (MC) issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for all municipalities in the Maitland and Nine Mile River watersheds on Dec. 30 after mild temperatures caused the recent fast melt of the accumulation of snow from last week’s blizzard.
Huron East man charged with impaired driving
A Huron East man is facing multiple charges following a single-vehicle crash on Road 164 early Sunday morning.
Stunt driver charged
The Perth County OPP has charged a Harriston driver after they were speeding more than 50 km/h over the limit.
Fifty Archives Treasures concludes 2022 with vintage New Year’s postcard
As many readers know, Stratford-Perth Archives celebrated a special anniversary this year! We turned 50!
Feb. 25 brings the Coldest Night of the Year back to North Perth
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is encouraging North Perth residents to bundle up and walk in the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), a family-friendly fundraising event in support of local people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
PC Connect requests provincial funding
At the Dec. 15 Perth County council meeting, an update on the PC Connect transit system was provided.
Update provided on Director’s Work Plan at AMDSB meeting
At the Dec. 13 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, an update on the Director’s Work Plan (DWP) was provided.
2022 Listowel Banner Year in Review – Part 1
There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Listowel Banner looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part I features the months of January to June…
Christmas stars
North Perth Westfield Elementary School hosted its first holiday concert since 2019 on Dec. 20. The evening featured two shows, one for the kindergarten classes and another for the primary classes and junior music clubs. Each kindergarten class performed a fun holiday song while the primary classe
Huron-Perth MOH updates Board of Health on COVID, RSV, influenza
At the Dec. 16 Board of Health meeting for Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH), Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen provided an extensive report, updating members on COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza within the region as well as in the province.
‘Music of Christmas’ concert held at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church
Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church held its annual ‘Music of Christmas’ concert on Dec. 18 with two shows, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The church was filled to the rafters as people enjoyed the festive choir singing hymns and celebrating their Saviour’s birth.
Another cool month for North Perth home sales
Much like the temperature, the housing market continues to cool in North Perth.