Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kurtzville celebrated it’s 150th anniversary with a special service on May 26.
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Pieces of the Past
As the days grow longer and warmer, and the scent of freshly cut grass fills the air, there’s a…
OPP focus on “Big Four” safety factors for Canada Day; multiple impaired driver arrests in Perth County
As part of the Canada Road Safety Strategy 2025, the OPP is promoting and enforcing laws around safety equipment for the annual Canada Day campaign, which runs from Friday June 21 through Monday July 2.
Tour for Teens raises $60,000 for Youth Unlimited YFC centres
STRATFORD – On Saturday, June 8 in Stratford, 113 riders participated in 25 km, 50 km or 100…
Looking for some support from adults
Youth are part of a world that adults are unable to understand what it is like to grow up in.…
Saving Graceland shines spotlight on local mental health issues
Show on Blyth stage until Aug. 8
June 27 Cartoon
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 commemorated Decoration Day with special honours
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 commemorated Decoration Day 2024 with special honours to esteemed First World War One flying ace Lt. Col. Andrew McKeever on June 22 at the Fairview Cemetery in Listowel.
Ontario government announces funding for seniors programs in North Perth
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced $26,781 in funding for North Perth senior programs on June 14.
Great community events being staged across the region
Often in this space we find ourselves recounting the problems and issues that plague us locally, provincially and nationally.
LEMC’s fourth annual Father’s Day Car, Truck, Bike show a success
The Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church held its 4th annual Father’s Day Car, Truck and Bike show on Sunday, June 16.
The Farm Show a reminder of Blyth Festival Theatre’s humble ‘barn’ beginnings
Kicking off the double whammy anniversary season: the 50th Blyth Festival Theatre season, as well as Gil Garrett’s 10th season as artistic director, is The Farm Show.
North Perth approves Listowel sewer work, $110,000 over budget
Unfortunately, the saying ‘Make a deposit at the porcelain bank’ does not benefit the municipality this time, according to a June 3 staff report.
Comparing North Perth, Perth County energy conservation plans
On June 3, North Perth council approved its 2024 Energy Conservation Plan, subsequently, Perth County approved its plan at the June 6 meeting.
North Perth aims to update building permit fees Aug. 1
Council here plans to adopt new building permit fees with a scheduled phase in of a 10 per cent surcharge, beginning August 1, 2024.
