With the Memorial Arena Park 59 (MAP59) committee continuing to build up donations towards its fundraising goal of $1.4 million, an upcoming event is expected to significantly help bolster its capital campaign through an evening of singing, dancing, community fellowship, and remembrance.
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Stratford Normal School presents ‘The Comedy of Errors,’ 1922
The Stratford Normal School, a training college for teachers, formally opened its new building overlooking the Avon River in January 1909. Students from around Perth County and beyond had been attending classes since the previous fall.
Perth County to explore insurance options
Perth County council has asked staff to prepare a request for proposal (RFP) for general insurance options after receiving an estimate on the 2024 insurance premiums from the county’s insurance provider.
Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron hosts multicultural festival in Listowel
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) held its annual multicultural festival in Listowel Memorial Park on Sunday, Sept. 24, featuring a number of diverse musical acts at the amphitheatre, while treating guests to an impressive spread of free food samplings from cultures around the worl
IN PHOTOS: 101.1FM The Ranch’s third anniversary party
“The event is all about the community, we just wanted a fun, free day,” commented 100.1FM general manager Nick Cadotte.
RIDE program nabs impaired driver with loaded handgun
One person is facing several charges following an impaired driving investigation in the Municipality of North Perth.
North Perth to petition county for Kurtzville speed limit reduction
The Municipality of North Perth will advocate to Perth County council for a potential speed limit reduction on Line 88 through the village of Kurtzville.
Perth County council wants province to help resolve court closures
Two members of Perth County council – Dean Trentowsky and Todd Kasenberg – want to see some action from the province after receiving a report on Sept. 21 about last-minute court closures in Stratford.
Fall expected to be warmer, drier than normal says Environment Canada climatologist
After a rather uneventful summer, weather wise, one climatologist believes we will have a warmer and drier-than-normal fall.
This summer’s rain may be too much of a good thing
Rain is not the only thing that makes for a bountiful harvest – sunshine is also necessary. And while this area has had more than enough of the former, that’s not the case for the latter.
Fordwich Parks Board receives loan from township to kick start playground replacement project
Howick Township has partnered with a local volunteer group to replace the playground in Fordwich.
New policy sparks discussion on Howick employees including alcohol in expenses
The draft Employee Business Expense Policy presented to council on Sept. 19 included a clause that would prevent council members and staff from including alcohol in their expenses paid for by the township.
Kinsmen golf tourney raises $4,700
Based on the turnout and funds raised alone at the inaugural Kinsmen Charity Classic on Sept. 17, this one is a keeper.
Westfield Warriors curling team recognized by North Perth council
North Perth council honoured the 2023 Provincial Elementary School Curling champions from North Perth Westfield Elementary School with municipal medallions on Sept. 18. Members of the team include: Noah Schneider (skip), Brooke Schaefer (vice), Sofia Reinhardt (second), Reid Harwood (lead), and Clar
Cyclones help celebrate 50th anniversary season with win in home opener
The Listowel Cyclones kicked off their 2023-24 GOJHL regular season in fine style on Sept. 16, playing host to alumni festivities as part of the organization’s 50 years of junior hockey in the community.
