The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provided an information session on May 31 ahead of the Oct. 24 municipal election. The session was meant, as Director of Education Lisa Walsh said, to clarify any issues for attendees.
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North Perth council requests more info on returning to chambers, Learning Hub design request awarded
June 6 was the first municipal council meeting in two weeks and had a packed agenda.
Maitland Terrace hosts 35th anniversary gathering following pandemic hiatus
2021 was set to be a big year for Listowel’s Maitland Terrace.
World Milk Day again marked with local effort to support area school nutritional programs
June 1 was World Milk Day and to celebrate, the 100.1FM The Ranch participated in some events at Maplevue Farms just north of Britton.
‘Student Vote’ shows North Perth students lean left
With the provincial election now in the rearview mirror, CIVIX has released the results of its provincial student vote.
Discovery Week brings med students to Listowel hospital
According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, despite 18 per cent of the population of Ontario living rurally, less than 10 per cent of physicians operate in those non-urban areas. Now, three medical students are considering practising in rural areas, largely because of their experienc
Atwood firefighters host breakfast fundraiser
Firefighters Steve Pettapiece and Todd Wilken are pictured grilling up breakfast sausages to feed the hungry crowd at the North Perth Fire Department’s fundraising breakfast at the Atwood Fire Hall on June 5
Fifty Archives Treasures: Mitchell Fire Brigade stages ‘Happy Valley’ fundraiser
This week’s 21st treasure from the collection of the Stratford-Perth Archives’ continuing series “Treasures from the Archives” is a poster advertising a charity event at the Mitchell Opera House. This event, a play titled “Happy Valley,” was staged by the Mitchell Fire Brigade in order to raise fund
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Ten Years Ago 2012 – Elma District Fire Chief Ross Robertson retired after 38 years. The…
Excitement growing as Atwood Canada Day celebration approaches
After two years of modified scheduling featuring largely virtual and distanced events, the Atwood Lions Club and the community as a whole are ready to let loose for Canada Day 2022.
North Perth raises Pride flag for first time
North Perth took a historic leap and added to the flags flying in front of its municipal building on June 3. To commemorate Pride Month, North Perth will fly – for the first time in its history – the Pride flag at the Listowel municipal office.
Matt Rae wins in Perth-Wellington to continue local Tory tradition
Progressive Conservative candidate Matthew Rae was elected MPP for this riding in the June 2 election that saw Premier Doug Ford’s PCs expand on the majority government they held after the 2018 election.
Howick questions Maitland Conservation memo of understanding
In 2019, the provincial government made major changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, which changed the services and programs conservation authorities are legislated to provide.
Listowel School of Dance returns to live competitions
The dancers and staff from the Listowel School of Dance (LSOD) are back with a bang, attending their first two live events in over two years this past April.
IN PHOTOS – 2022 Elementary Track and Field
There was plenty of track and field action at area elementary schools last week, with student-athletes keen to participate in their favourite events following an extended track hiatus due to the pandemic.
