Much like the temperature, the housing market continues to cool in North Perth.
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Central Perth U15 LL Predators drop 7-2 decision to Wingham
The Central Perth U15 LL Predators were in tough against a high-scoring Wingham squad on Dec. 16 at the Perth East Recreation Complex, dropping a 7-2 decision to the visitors.
Bulldogs’ Meulensteen named Player of the Month for November
Harrison Meulensteen continues to rack up the accolades during his rookie Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) season, most recently being named the North Conference Pollock Division Player of the Month for November.
LDSS senior boys earn first basketball win of Huron-Perth season
The Listowel District Secondary School senior boys’ basketball team utilized home court advantage to the fullest on Dec. 14, earning a 54-42 win over the St. Marys Salukis for its first victory of the 2022-23 Huron-Perth Athletic Association winter campaign.
Junior Cyclones take wild shootout win over Siskins
Ask anyone in attendance at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex for last Friday night’s GOJHL tilt between the Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins and Listowel Cyclones and chances are they’d agree that the mid-December regular season game had all the feeling of an early March playoff tilt.
Eastdale students perform ‘Hansel and Gretel’
Listowel Eastdale Public School’s Grade 1 and 2 students entertained the student body on Friday, Dec. 16, performing a variation of Hansel and Gretel with a holiday theme. Pictured, top to bottom: Kory Fletcher, Calvin Greenwood and Liam Riley; Katie Morrison, Ailysh McArthur and Willow Her; Blakely
St. Mary’s Catholic School hosts primary grade Christmas concert
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel hosted its primary grade Christmas concert on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Students performed a number of Christmas songs, ending with a collective group effort featuring all primary students.
Perth County insurance renewal up almost 10 per cent for 2023
At the Dec. 15 meeting for Perth County council, a renewal of its insurance policy was discussed.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Holiday cookbooks, recipes
This is the 49th week in a series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stratford-Perth Archives. This week we feature a very special pair of cookbooks.
$1M culvert replacement to close Line 86 in 2023
At the Dec. 15 Perth County council meeting, a structure replacement on one of the county’s busiest roads was a topic of conversation.
Milverton All Wheels Park receives $40K grant
The Optimist Club of Mornington has been awarded a grant of $40,000 to support the Milverton All Wheels Park Project. This represents the largest single grant in the program’s history.
‘Souper Fundraiser’ raises funds for Listowel hospital
The Kitchen Cupboard & Icebox ‘Souper Fundraiser’ was held once again the week of the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. Kitchen Cupboard owner Karen Haverkamp and her staff have ran an event for the Radiothon for the past 14 years, donating in excess of $10,000. Pictured: Listowel Memorial Hospital
North Perth appoints new integrity commissioner
A new integrity commissioner was appointed at the North Perth council meeting on Dec. 19.
Dog park committee launches logo design competition
The future North Perth Dog Park continues to build momentum, and its organizing committee is launching a local contest to help further brand the Listowel four-legged recreational site.
Set7 to submit application for round three of provincial funding
An update on the Set7 Skills and Technology North Perth and Region Learning Hub was provided at the Dec. 19 Municipality of North Perth council meeting.
