Over the years, many physicians have practiced in Perth County. One of them was Dr. Donald Blair Fraser. But in researching this person, one finds a lot of what seems like contradictory information.
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Perth County Paramedic Services expecting record year for call volumes
With eight months of 2023 in the rearview mirror, Mike Adair expects 2023 to be a record year for Perth County Paramedic Services (PCPS) in terms of call volumes.
North Perth updated on Safety, Well-Being Plan
North Perth council members were brought up to speed on the countywide Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan during a recent meeting.
Jr. Cyclones set for home opener, 50th alumni bash on Sept. 16
The 2023 GOJHL preseason is officially wrapped, and the Listowel Cyclones are all systems go for the start of the regular season this weekend.
Perth County housing needs analysis gives council plenty to think about
A study commissioned by Perth County reveals that the county is expected to realize growth of 3,200 new housing units over the next 10 years, with an overwhelming majority of those anticipated to be in North Perth.
Milverton community holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for All Wheels Park
A brand-new skatepark in Milverton officially opened on Sept. 9, and the community’s kids are over the moon about it.
Council approves request to include pool liner replacement in 2024 budget
Council has approved a staff request to include the replacement of the Howick Optimist Pool’s liner in the 2024 budget.
Howick awards gravel, winter sand tenders
Council has awarded tenders for maintenance “A” gravel and winter sand.
1953 was truly a banner year for Atwood’s bantam and midget boys’ baseball squads
1953 was truly a banner year for Atwood’s bantam and midget boys’ baseball squads – 70 years ago this September, both teams captured their respective Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) championships.
Listowel 15U WOBA1 Legionnaires open postseason with a win
The Listowel 15U WOBA1 Legionnaires hosted the Kincardine Cardinals in a playoff tilt at John Bell South Diamond on Aug. 31. Listowel won the postseason opener, 5-1.
North Perth’s Coombs represents U.S. at international softball tournament in Italy
The opportunity to play softball abroad doesn’t come around every day. Neither does the chance to suit up for the likes of a national squad.
Three local ladies vying for title of 2023-24 Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador
Three individuals are vying for the title of 2023-24 Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador.
N.E.A.T. meet at Monkton Diner
It’s not every day that you see a retired farmer from the New Hamburg area set off on a two-hour tractor trek to enjoy breakfast with his friends at a country restaurant in Monkton. Laverne Gingerich, 83, driving his 1945 WC Allis Chalmers, did exactly that when he drove to the Monkton Diner recentl
Onam Celebration held in Listowel, Aug. 19
Onam Celebration 2023 was an event organized by North Perth Malayali Samajam, a community of immigrants from the southern Indian state of Kerala with over 50 families residing in the Municipality of North Perth and nearby. The event was held on Aug. 19 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex and inaugura
Fire department responds to Britton barn fire, Aug. 21
North Perth fire crews responded to a barn fire near Britton on Line 82, on the afternoon of Aug. 21. The fire originated from a tractor and spread to the nearby barn. All of the livestock was evacuated safely. Damage estimates are unknown at this time.
