For Mother’s Day this year, the Listowel BIA is holding a “Thank you, Mom! Shop Local Dollars” promotion to encourage those who celebrate the day to shop locally. This is being run in partnership with the North Perth Chamber of Commerce and Listowel Libro.
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Teddy Bear Play Day to close roads, June 17
At its May 1 meeting, North Perth council approved a Listowel road closure request for the Teddy Bear Family Play Day.
Local radio station hosts food drive
100.1 FM The Ranch hosted a successful food drive in support of the Listowel Salvation Army’s food bank on Wednesday, April 26 at Food Basics in Listowel. Brandon Burge, co-host of The Ranch’s morning show, was on hand to accept donations from the community.
Council lifts holding provision on Atwood subdivision
Council has given the green light to the developer of the Dallmitch Subdivision in Atwood to move forward with registration of Phase II of the development.
Council receives update on Perth County Stewardship Project
North Perth was the final lower-tier municipality in Perth County to receive an update on the Perth County Stewardship Project from Sarah Franklin and Mel Luymes.
Masking to remain mandatory in clinical areas at LWHA sites
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has worked closely with its partners in infection prevention and control to ensure patients, staff, physicians and families/caregivers are safe and protected while in local hospitals.
Masons visit Listowel
On March 21, John Main, district deputy grand master of North Huron District, welcomed dignitaries from across southwestern Ontario to Listowel Masonic Lodge. Pictured, back row (from left): Right Worshipful Brother Michael Stilwell, South Huron District; R.W. Bro Ian Chappel, Wilson District; R.W.
LDSS begins 2023 soccer season
The LDSS junior boys began their 2023 Huron-Perth spring soccer campaign on a high note on April 27, edging the visiting St. Marys Salukis 2-1. Pictured is Listowel’s Armando Tecsa kneeing the ball upfield with a flying leap.
Road 165 to close for Character Run, May 25
The North Perth Community of Character Committee is hosting its 12th annual fundraiser, the Character Run, on Thursday, May 25 at 6 p.m. at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.
North Perth council approves 8.7 per cent levy increase
At its May 1 meeting, the final discussions surrounding the 2023 budget were wrapped up during North Perth council.
OPP issues public safety warning about lethal substance being sold online
Police have issued a warning for Ontario residents about a potentially lethal substance being sold and distributed within the province.
Milwaukee tools stolen from Atwood business
Police are investigating the theft of several Milwaukee tools from an Atwood business.
Two teens charged after damaging pavilion in North Perth park
Two teens have been charged by Perth County OPP following a mischief investigation.
Barn broken in to in North Perth, police investigating
The Perth County OPP are investigating a break and enter to a barn on Perth Line 72 in the Municipality of North Perth.
OPP offer drivers tips on sharing local roadways with farm equipment
An increasing number of farmers are operating from more than one site, which increases the amount of time that farm vehicles are on the road.
