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.
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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.
New French Immersion program kicks off at St. Mary’s, Listowel
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is excited to share that the new Grade 1 French Immersion (FI) program at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel has officially launched this September.
Fire chief challenges North Perth to be ‘Saved by the Beep’
Fire Chief Janny Pape is calling on all residents of North Perth to test their smoke alarms on Sept. 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be ‘Saved by the Beep’ with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
Perth County council approves request to hire additional planning staff
The county’s planning department has requested council’s blessing to hire an additional permanent, full-time planner to help with the increased workload.
Metroland Media Group declares bankruptcy, moves to online-only model
Hundreds of people have lost their jobs and more than 70 weekly newspapers will cease publication after Metroland Media Group announced on Friday it is declaring bankruptcy.
North Perth council to discuss Kurtzville speed limit change
Wallace Ward Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen brought forth a notice of motion to North Perth’s regular council meeting on Sept. 18, outlining a request to have the speed limit lowered on Line 88 running through the town of Kurtzville.
North Perth treasurer France Hale retires after 24 years
For the first time essentially since amalgamation, the Municipality of North Perth has a vacancy for the treasurer position.
SET7 recipient of grant from Libro Credit Union
Libro Credit Union announced its 2023 annual grant recipients on Sept. 13, with the Municipality of North Perth’s SET7 initiative receiving $15,000 to host an introduction to construction as a career program. On Sept. 14, Libro presented the municipality with the donation in the North Perth council
164th Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair set for Sept. 29-30
This year’s Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair promises to have something for everyone.
Ashlyn Hill named Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador
The Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair has its new fair ambassador, and her name is Ashlyn Hill.
Former Listowel resident leaves legacy through autobiography
or many years, Donna Costa had been asking her parents to write down some of their life stories.
Matt and Amy Fisher donate $150K to Listowel clinic expansion
The Fisher Family Primary Care Centre needs to expand its current site with the area’s growing population and the need to recruit new doctors. With the expansion and renovation of the Fisher clinic in the works, Matt and Amy Fischer recently donated $150,000 to support the Listowel Memorial Hospital
