The Optimist Club of Mornington has been awarded a grant of $40,000 to support the Milverton All Wheels Park Project. This represents the largest single grant in the program’s history.
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‘Souper Fundraiser’ raises funds for Listowel hospital
The Kitchen Cupboard & Icebox ‘Souper Fundraiser’ was held once again the week of the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. Kitchen Cupboard owner Karen Haverkamp and her staff have ran an event for the Radiothon for the past 14 years, donating in excess of $10,000. Pictured: Listowel Memorial Hospital
North Perth appoints new integrity commissioner
A new integrity commissioner was appointed at the North Perth council meeting on Dec. 19.
Dog park committee launches logo design competition
The future North Perth Dog Park continues to build momentum, and its organizing committee is launching a local contest to help further brand the Listowel four-legged recreational site.
Set7 to submit application for round three of provincial funding
An update on the Set7 Skills and Technology North Perth and Region Learning Hub was provided at the Dec. 19 Municipality of North Perth council meeting.
Reindeer games
Milverton Public School held its 2022 Christmas concert on Wednesday, Dec. 14, with its student body providing a variety of entertaining songs and dances for everyone in attendance. Pictured: Grade 1 students Lillie Poole and Madelyn Van Herk perform the ‘Eight Little Reindeer’ rap.
2023 North Perth budget survey submissions nearly tripled from last year
In preparation for the 2023 North Perth budget process, residents were asked to provide input as to their priorities and preferences for the annual municipal budget.
Stephens: Conservation authorities ‘need to be at the table’ in changes to planning, development regulations
Bill 23 has been discussed extensively at local municipal council meetings and at the county level. The long-term effect at this point is largely unknown. However, its impact on the province’s conservation authorities promises to be profound.
United Way Perth-Huron marks campaign milestone
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce the organization has achieved 50 per cent of its 2022-23 campaign mark, with a total of $1,184,389 raised so far toward the overall goal of $2,289,671.
Avian flu identified in poultry in Perth County
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been identified in live poultry delivered by an independent third party to a commercial processing plant in Perth County, according to Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH).
New MRI machine coming to Wingham and District Hospital
A MRI machine is expected to be up and running in Wingham in the next couple of years following the announcement of provincial funding of $1 million to procure the medical imaging machine.
Police investigating thefts from work truck, job site in North Perth
Police are investigating two separate thefts of construction tools in North Perth that took place recently.
Wires cut in transport trucks, items stolen from locked vehicle in North Perth
Perth County OPP are reminding residents to report any suspicious activity following a pair of incidents on Dec. 9 in North Perth.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Milverton Santa Claus Parade
The Santa Claus Parade of Lights took over the downtown core of Milverton on Friday, Dec. 9.
Back 9’s summer Wednesday league makes donation to food bank
Members of the Back 9’s summer Wednesday league made a $550 contribution to the Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank in November. Pictured, from left: George Arlein, Dale Fleischauer, Dennis Biehn, Keith Baker, Miles Dadson, Ron Walter, Rob Dosman, Wilf Genzle, Ralph Dwarika and Aub James present a che
