Elma Township Public School (ETPS), in conjunction with the Avon Maitland District School Board and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH), has cancelled all in-person learning at the facility until at least Dec. 6 due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
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Heartland Vet Services launches tenth annual pet food drive
The holiday season can be a time of financial stress in many households, and sometimes not every member of the family wakes up to find something under the tree.
North Perth council gets first look at 2022 operating budget
Councillors got their first look at the proposed 2022 operating budget on Nov. 24.
Santa pays visit to Howick
Santa Claus toured the Fordwich Village Nursing Home on Friday, Nov. 19.
Dig it out
Central Perth’s Kayley Hamilton (centre) looks to dig a puck out of the corner against two Saugeen Shores opponents during their Nov. 19 meeting at the Perth East Recreation Complex in Milverton as part of the Stratford Aces U13 Girls tournament. The Predators earned a 4-1 win over the Storm.
Cyclones pick up three points in weekend tilts
Meeting for the second time in a week, the Listowel Cyclones extracted a measure of revenge against the Ayr Centennials on Nov. 19, trumping the visitors 5-1 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Perth County Warden presents Sayegh, Bonsma with commendation
On Nov. 18, Perth County council took time to recognize a good-news story that symbolizes the work that paramedics do each day.
Council members suggest breaking precedent to relieve water customers
When council was contacted to consider a billing issue for a water and wastewater services customer on Nov. 15, a couple of councillors suggested that North Perth should break the precedent it has set of not offering relief to residents.
North Perth emergency crews busy during snowy Monday
North Perth emergency crews were kept busy on Monday, Nov. 22, as snowy and slippery conditions led to a number of traffic-related incidents throughout the area. Among them was a multi-vehicle collision (pictured) at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street in Listowel, with pol
HOPE Links North Perth on track for launch this winter
While time frames and details are still coming together, the HOPE Links North Perth initiative remains on track for launch this winter.
LDSS grad named recipient of Jack Riddell Scholarship
A Listowel native is this year’s recipient of the Jack Riddell Scholarship.
Riders will have to wait longer for PC Connect app
Council was advised at its Nov. 18 meeting that there will be a delay in the launch of the PC Connect app.
Do you wanna build a snowman?
The Martens clan – Esther, Daniel, Martha, Rebecca and Aaron – took advantage of a November snowfall last Friday to build a snowman out front of their Inkerman Street East home in Listowel.
EcDev Committee discusses status of ag science centre
An update on the status of the Huron Perth Ag Science Centre was requested by Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen during the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on Nov. 17.
Kempston and Werth donate $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters
The staff complement of Kempston and Werth Realty Ltd. presented Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel and District Executive Director Mallory Fennell with a contribution of $1,000 on Nov. 17, funds that will be allocated to the local organization’s upcoming Christmas party.
