The Milverton Four Wheel Drives were in tough against the top seed of the WOAA Senior ‘A’ championship bracket, with the Petrolia Squires advancing to the league final following a series sweep last weekend.
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Central Perth U11 LL hosts Goderich
The Central Perth U11 LL Predators were in action against Goderich on Feb. 24 at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex in Monkton on Feb. 24. Goderich prevailed in a 6-0 shutout victory.
Cyclones’ winning streak snapped at four games
Arriving in Brantford on Saturday night riding a four-game winning streak, the Listowel Junior Cyclones were unable to take advantage of the last-place Bandits, falling 4-1.
Council discusses Perth County Federation of Agriculture letter
Council briefly discussed a letter from the Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA), addressed to Perth County council, regarding county budget.
HPPH provides update on Omicron wave, local vaccination opportunities
The COVID-19 Omicron wave continues to move through Huron-Perth, along with the rest of Ontario. The number of new infections, percent positivity of tests, hospitalizations, and outbreaks are declining.
North Perth to award discount to arena advertisers
Council has once again approved a discount for those who advertised in North Perth’s arenas.
Council denies North Huron’s request for rec facilities funds
North Perth council was unanimous in its decision regarding a request from the Township of North Huron for funding to assist with recreation facilities costs.
Avon Maitland board awards contract for new playground equipment at Elma school
Students at Elma Township Public School are one step closer to enjoying new playground equipment on the school grounds.
AMDSB ending short-term remote learning option at March Break 2022
The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is ending its short-term remote learning option later this month.
Nominations open for 2021 Norm Stirling Citizen of the Year Award
The Municipality of North Perth is seeking its 2021 Citizen of the Year, as well as nominations for the Celebrate North Perth Inspiration Award.
Hoover’s Maple Syrup hosts first seasonal tapping ceremony, Feb. 25
The Waterloo-Wellington Local of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) held the First Tapping Ceremony of the 2022 season at Hoover’s Maple Syrup, just south of Listowel on Feb. 25.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Vera McNichol, renowned clairvoyant and Mystic of Millbank
This is the seventh week of a continuing series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week we feature the Vera McNichol fonds; Vera was a well-known clairvoyant based in Millbank. A clairvoyant is a person who has an ability to perceive even
‘This is Home’ continues homelessness awareness effort with second campaign
The only way to truly understand the challenges, desperation and personal peril someone faces living outdoors during the long Canadian winter is to spend some time in their shoes.
North Perth marks second Coldest Night of the Year event
The sub-zero temperature and frigid winter winds truly punctuated why over 100 participants gathered together in Listowel on Feb. 26 to support a growing concern in North Perth.
Ontario government offers support in wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Ontario government is assisting the people of Ukraine by providing $300,000 in humanitarian aid during this difficult and challenging time.
