Back in September 2021, residents of North Perth came together and started a group to bring an off-leash dog park to the municipality.
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Listowel’s Life’s A Party set to close doors in 2023
LISTOWEL – Life’s A Party will officially be closing its doors as of Jan. 1, 2023. The Main Street West bakery, caterer and party supply store in Listowel made the announcement via social media on Dec. 1. Owners Michele and LeAnne Deniet could not be reached for immediate comment, but stated in the
Council approves $170K to replace Atwood Lions Pool filtration system
The council of the Municipality of North Perth approved the 2023 budget request for the replacement of the Atwood pool filtration system project at its Dec. 5 meeting.
Another kilometre added to winter sidewalk maintenance in North Perth
An additional kilometre of sidewalk was added to the total 30-plus kilometres of sidewalks serviced in North Perth.
North Perth council meeting schedule approved for 2023
The 2023 council meeting schedule was approved by the Municipality of North Perth at its Dec. 5 meeting.
Municipalities, conservation authorities concerned about Bill 23
The recent announcement by the Ontario government to introduce Bill 23, despite many municipalities voicing their opposition, has created a backlash from local politicians, CAOs and conservation authorities.
Perth County to send letter regarding CN Rail Drainage Act
At the Dec. 1 inaugural meeting of Perth County council, members voted in favour of sending a letter of concern in regards to the CN Rail Drainage Act to the local MP and MPP, and the Minister of Agriculture, as per the request of Coun. Hugh McDermid.
Over $4M in surplus for Avon Maitland District School Board from 2021-22 fiscal year
A report from the Audit Committee of the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) revealed the board had a surplus of $4,317,936.
Perth County to replace two ambulances
On Dec. 1, Perth County council voted in favour of receiving the updated report “Paramedic Services 2023 Ambulance Vehicle Replacement.”
North Perth Fire Department hosts annual food, toy drive
The North Perth Fire Department was present at the Listowel Canadian Tire, Zehrs and Wal-Mart locations on Dec. 3, collecting toys and food for its annual fundraiser to benefit the Listowel branch of Salvation Army Family Services. Donations will continue to be accepted at the Listowel station on Wa
Residents ‘komt allen tesamen’ on Dec. 3
Many local residents did indeed ‘komt allen tesamen’ (all come together) for the singing and history of traditional Dutch Christmas carols at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Listowel on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The Stratford medallions in honour of Shakespeare
This is the 47th week in a series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stratford-Perth Archives. This week’s treasures are three medallions commissioned by the City of Stratford to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth. The accompanying examples were transferred to St
Salvation Army concert marks return, Dec. 11
The Listowel Salvation Army brass band is ready to get down to brass tacks after three longs years that prevented the outfit from performing its annual Christmas concert live.
Gray family donates $610K to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation
On Nov. 30, Bill and Lynne Gray presented a cheque for $610,000 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation (LMHF) to aid in the expansion and renovation needed at the Fisher Family Primary Care Centre in Listowel.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Monkton Santa Claus Parade
MONKTON – The annual Monkton Christmas parade was well attended and featured a variety of…
