On the morning of Sept. 28, volunteers and community members were hard at work laying stones on the new Pathway Through the Park at the Atwood Lions Park.
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Pathway to the Past: Local healthcare history
It’s October. A season of falling leaves, cooler temps, cozying up with a good book and warm drink, and the Healthcare Heroes Radiothon. Now entering it’s 23rd year, I thought this would be a fitting time to delve into a little bit of the history of healthcare and hospitals in North Perth.
Pieces of the Past: Revisiting the Milverton Sun
One of the local newspapers that you can now access from home via the Stratford-Perth Archives Digital Newspaper Database at vitacollections.ca/s-pacollections/search is the Milverton Sun from 1891 to 1919. Later issues are available on microfilm in the Archives’ Reading Room.
North Perth Seniors hold 35th anniversary celebration
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae cut a rug and the cake at North Perth Seniors group’s 35th anniversary event on Sept. 26 at the Listowel Ag Hall. Rae was not only seen tearing up the dance floor with a member of the group, but also slicing into the anniversary cake.
Suspected blue-green algae bloom at Conestogo Lake, other GRCA properties
Warm weather in late summer and early fall creates the perfect conditions for algae to grow and bloom in large bodies of water like the Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) Belwood Lake, Conestogo Lake, Guelph Lake, and Woolwich reservoirs.
Barn lost to blaze, no injuries reported
Three area fire departments, responded to a barn fire last week, which destroyed the farm structure.
Pearl Inspirations: Erin Swinkels serving the community as a speech language pathologist, and behaviour analyst
Looking to find a better balance between family and career, Erin Swinkels started up her business Pearl Inspirations.
Cyclones battle Elmira Sugar Kings twice in one weekend
The Listowel Cyclones hosted the Elmira Sugar Kings on Sept. 27 – giving the crowd a nail-biter of a game.
Ministers Desk: guide to follow Jesus in day-to-day life
The Art of Missional Spirituality - 31 Sacred Practices for Jesus - Followers’ by Jeremy Chambers & Monica Paredes Chambers is a helpful guide I have been using this summer as I seek to follow Jesus in my day to day life. The book looks at these practices over the course of a month or a year (you ca
Eastdale Public School raise over $3,800 for the Terry Fox Foundation
Students of Listowel Eastdale Public School were all smiles while participating in the Terry Fox Run/Walk on Sept. 27. The school raised over $3,800 for the Terry Fox Foundation.
Howick Council approves zoning bylaw amendment for Strong Farm
During a public meeting at its recent gathering, council here unanimously passed a motion to approve a zoning bylaw amendment for 44554 Harriston Road, also known widely as Strong Farm. The application is a condition of severance C30 and C31-2024.
The future of PC Connect’s Rural Route up for discussion
PERTH COUNTY - The future of Perth County’s rural public transportation program was set for discussion at the Perth County Council meeting on Oct. 3.
Bluewater Recycling Association’s new president a familiar face
Michelle Courtney, the Bluewater Recycling Association’s (BRA) current controller, has been appointed president, effective Nov. 4, 2024.
Lego Days returned to Steve Kerr Memorial Complex
Lego Days returned to Steve Kerr Memorial Complex this past weekend with youngsters aged 6-12 tackling Lego building challenges, set building and Lego robotics. The program is run by Brixtoyz and features over 500 pounds of Lego bricks and 200 Lego sets.
LWHA hospitals require masks October 2
Effective Wednesday, Oct. 2 masking is required for healthcare workers, patients, family and caregivers in all clinical areas where patient care is provided in the Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital.
