In the continuing series “Treasures from Stratford-Perth Archives,” this week we feature a very special copy of the novel Committed to His Charge by local authors Robina and Kathleen Lizars. Together, they wrote three books.
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Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Chris Kurz, Listowel’s ‘marathon man,’ completed his third run in…
Rash of Pride vandalism plagues area
Wellington County and Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are actively investigating a rash of mischiefs in the Township of Mapleton, Municipality of North Perth and the Town of Minto.
LDSS holds Grade 10 science fair
Over the course of two periods on Thursday, June 16, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) held its Grade 10 academic students science fair in the large gym.
Municipal employment video eyed to attract newcomers
On June 20, North Perth council got an update on an employment video meant to advertise working at the municipality; they approved a number of drainage and tender awards; and directed staff to organize additional public meetings on the proposed truck bypass and downtown improvements.
Teddy Bear Play Day returns
Soccer player Eyoram Tesfay traded his cleats for a harness at the North Perth Teddy Bear Play Day on June 18 – he managed to make it to the top of the rock-climbing station. The annual children’s event took over Listowel Memorial Park this past Saturday, where kids and adults took part in free game
To hybrid or not to hybrid: Council to return to chambers in hybrid format, full in-person to be reviewed at later date
To hybrid or not to hybrid, that is the question. After some back and forth on June 6, North Perth council voted to defer the decision on how council can return to chambers – if they return at all.
Eastdale Public School hosts Fun Fair
Eastdale Public School’s Fun Fair marked its return on a windy Friday evening, June 17. Families were treated to a variety of activities, including an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, potato sack races, science modules, and a fundraising raffle to benefit school programs.
Dance, DJing and Drag: North Perth Pride finishes Pride Month with a bang
As July approaches, North Perth Pride finished their celebrations for Pride Month this past weekend with an evening of dancing, DJing, and drag.
Public meeting for truck bypass, downtown improvements provides options
The downtown core of Listowel continues to be a problem that can’t be solved easily. On Wednesday, June 15, the municipality hosted a public meeting for community members to come and review what it has uncovered regarding Wallace Avenue South and the proposed truck bypass plan.
Region’s unemployment rate increases slightly in May
Despite a slight increase in the region’s unemployment rate last month, the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region now has the lowest unemployment rate in the province.
Strawberry full moon
The June 14 strawberry full moon appeared on the same night as its perigee – a term meaning the moon was at its closest point to the earth in its orbit, or roughly 357,400 km away.
Plaque honouring longtime Palmerston Observer publisher unveiled
For 43 years, Art Carr reported on the news and events of Palmerston, essentially documenting the town’s history during that time in the pages of the Palmerston Observer.
Monkton 165th Homecoming shaping up to be party of the summer
It’s been two years in the making, and now one of Monkton’s biggest parties in the town’s history is right around the corner.
Amanda McKertcher wins Monkton Homecoming 165 logo design contest
To celebrate Monkton’s 165th Homecoming, a contest was announced on social media, looking for a local citizen to design a logo for the event.
