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Howick to purchase new weigh scale as part of landfill upgrades
HOWICK - Council here has been in the process of updating the Howick landfill, moving to a front-end receiving area, and a new weigh scale is next on the list for improvements.
Take precautions during hot, humid conditions
HURON/PERTH - With temperatures soaring over the past week, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages residents to be prepared and to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Wingham squad in second prior to final season game, misses finals
The Wingham BU18 squad posted a 4-3 win over the Kitchener TFC Rep U17 Boys Club on Wednesday, August 6, marking their second-last season game of the year before falling 2-0 to the Kitchener TFC Rep U18 Boys in the year-end semi-finals.
One fatality following motorcycle and vehicle collision Aug. 12 in North Perth
One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth, a police report states.
North Perth firefighters visit library for special afternoon of emergency awareness
Firefighter Regan O’Brien and Fire Prevention Officer Scott Wolske demonstrated all the equipment firefighters use when they gear up quickly for a call.
North Perth Council selects contractor for Monument Road culvert project
LISTOWEL - Monument Road (Line 75) west of Atwood will be under construction for the replacement of a culvert located approximately 0.75km west of the landfill road (Road 166).
North Perth applies for funding to fill transit gap left by PC Connect Rural Route
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council supported an application for funding to create a public transit route linking Listowel, Mitchell and Stratford at its July 21 meeting.
Perth County dairy farmers enjoy being fishermen for a day
PERTH COUNTY - Nine Perth County area fishermen took to Lake Ontario for some angling last week including four from the Listowel area, three from north of St. Marys, one veterinarian from the Sebringville area and one farmer from the Shakespeare area.
Listowel 150th parade features local business, groups
To help celebrate the Listowel 150th celebration, organizers hosted a parade on Saturday, Aug. 2. Attendees included local dignitaries like municipal, provincial and federal politicians, regional fair ambassadors and, of course, local business and groups showing off their community spirit with float
Low-cost rabies vaccination clinics returns for limited time
HURON/PERTH - Blyth Veterinary Services and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) are once again partnering to offer three low-cost rabies vaccination clinics.
The rhythm of the storm speaks to the spiritual journey
As the sun-drenched days of summer are occasionally disturbed by sudden bursts of wind, thunder, and rain, nature performs one of its most stirring symphonies—the summer storm.
Stratford forms city’s first girls softball league
Women’s softball has deep roots in Perth County, with its beginnings dating back over a century.
‘Something for everyone’ at the 169th Teeswater Fair Aug. 15 to 17
TEESWATER - From mechanical bull rides and snowmobile drag races to quilting displays and frog-jumping contests, the Teeswater Fall Fair is returning Aug. 15 to 17 with the theme “Plenty to see from A-Z.”
Wingham BU18 United team sits in third approaching end of season
The Wingham BU18 United Team is sitting in third place with only a handful of regular competition and playoff games before the end of their scheduled games for the 2025 season.
