On April 5, North Perth council held a quick 45-minute budget meeting as that was all that was needed to give an overview of both capital and operating budgets for the municipality.
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Howick council moves forward with budget
At its April 4 council meeting, Howick council was presented with the third draft of their budget. The council received the report for the 2023 budget process and are moving forward with the approval of Draft Option No. 3.
Flying into the sunset
Tundra swans pictured flying into the sunset in Atwood on March 30.
Listowel U9 Tier 1 Cyclones finish up 2022-23 season
With the 2022-23 minor hockey season wrapping up, the Listowel U9 Tier 1 Cyclones helped close out their campaign with a home date against the Mid-Huron Huskies at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on March 29. The Cyclones were doubled up 6-3 by the visitors. Pictured:
Ironmen fall to Pats in Game 7
The Wingham Ironmen took the division’s top club to the limit, but in the end fell just short in their bid for a berth in the Pollock finals.
Westfield captures provincial elementary school curling title
In 2020, the pandemic delayed Wingham from hosting the Provincial Elementary School Curling Championship. It returned these three years later and a local team came out on top.
Listowel U15 Rep squad eyes provincial title
As many in the sporting world are fond of saying, first you have to learn how to lose before you understand what it takes to win.
United Way breaks fundraising record, celebrates spirit of community
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) had a reason to celebrate recently – after a successful campaign raising $2,292,557, it was time to honour the spirit of community at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel.
North Perth council hears delegation regarding flag policy
On April 3, North Perth council heard a delegation from a Listowel resident concerned about the municipality’s flag policy.
Vehicle crashes into Tim Hortons in Listowel
Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into the side of the Wallace Avenue North Tim Hortons location in Listowel early Wednesday afternoon, March 29. Perth County EMS, Ontario Provincial Police and the North Perth Fire Department responded to the incident. The Banner reached out to the Pe
Rothwell motion gaining traction across Ontario
At its April 3 meeting, North Perth council had a very full consent agenda, packed with 32 items. Council even noted this particular feat.
Driver charged for March 20 collision
One person has been charged after colliding with the rear of another vehicle.
Nominations sought for LDSS Lightning Tech Hall of Fame
The Listowel District Secondary School tech department is putting out the call for nominations for potential inductees to be forever immortalized through its most prestigious honour.
Many discoveries to be had down the archival rabbit hole
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the Knox Presbyterian Church in Listowel of course!
Percon Developments break ground on industrial subdivision in Milverton
Percon Developments Inc. has officially broken ground at the site of its new industrial subdivision in Perth East.
