On July 6 at approximately 8:31 p.m., an officer from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor-vehicle collision on Line 88 in the Municipality of North Perth.
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Van Allen Official Plan amendment approved at Perth County level
At its July 6 meeting, Perth County council approved an Official Plan amendment for a Listowel business’s proposed expansion. To begin the discussion, Caroline Baker from Baker Planning Group provided a delegation to county council surrounding the application.
North Perth signs Galbraith camp lease
North Perth council approved signing the agreement between Maitland Conservation (MC) and the municipality for the lease of the Galbraith Conservation Area. Amy Gangl, manager of programs for North Perth, brought forth a draft lease agreement for the conservation area at the July 10 council meeting
Student donates candy stand earnings towards North Perth Westfield playground project
For Emmett Neves, being an entrepreneur comes quite naturally. The eight year old aspiring tycoon is always coming up with ideas and trying to make something to sell.
Regional unemployment rate drops to 4.5 per cent in June
The region’s unemployment rate saw a significant drop in June.
Firefighters battle blaze at Berlett Farms, July 6
The cause of a shed fire on Line 87, north of Listowel, on July 6 is unknown at this time.
Listowel Stick and Puck make donation to It Takes A Village
The Listowel Stick and Puck Hockey club made a recent $520 donation to It Takes A Village, with Rejean Cantin pictured presenting the cheque to ITAV representatives at their Listowel location. Also pictured are team members, from left: Jim Duncan, Richard Keeso, Keith Hurlbut, Bruce Oliver, Rejean C
Road hockey
School is officially out for the summer and Dedric Grimes (goaltender) and Cody Cook were quick to take advantage, getting together for some one-on-one road hockey at Listowel’s Wilson Park on June 28.
Legionnaires extend win streak to three games
The Listowel Legionnaires are on a winning streak.
U17 Listowel Legends make short work of Shakespeare
The U17 Listowel Legends made short work of the visiting Shakespeare Falcons 15-5 in girls’ softball action on June 22 at John Bell North.
Parsons elected president of PGA of Ontario
The PGA of Ontario has elected a new president, and it is a name familiar to local golfers.
Huron Perth District Women’s Institute hosts 19th annual meeting
The Huron Perth District Women’s Institute recently held its 19th annual meeting at the James Street United Church, Palmerston.
William Finkbeiner and the business of ink blotting
Finkbeiner’s Hardware in Milverton gave out the eye-catching card accompanying this piece to promote sales of the Jewel line of stoves and ranges manufactured in Hamilton. Appealing to national pride, the “world famous” status of the stoves is credited to “Canadian Enterprise and Energy.” Symbols of
Kinette Club of Listowel makes donation to MAP59 campaign
The ongoing MAP59 campaign received another significant financial boost on June 27, after the Kinette Club of Listowel donated $6,000 from its 2023 Ladies Night Out proceeds towards the future memorial and park site in Listowel’s east end. Pictured, from left: MAP59 chair Jerry Rozendal, Listowel Ki
Cyclist hit by vehicle, Listowel driver charged
A Listowel driver has been charged by Perth County OPP after colliding with a cyclist, resulting in minor injuries.
