The City of Stratford sold Oland J. Brooks a former threshing machine factory located at 500 Ontario St. for $55,000, with the City taking back a mortgage of $50,000 in October 1923. Stratford, an important railway junction with a labour pool used to working with steam-powered vehicles, was seen as
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OPP seeking motorist after 12-year-old cyclist struck, suspect fled scene
Police are seeking information regarding an incident involving a driver failing to remain at the scene of a collision, after their vehicle collided with a 12-year-old cyclist last week.
A little damp
The residual effects from the heavy mid-week rainfall last Wednesday and Thursday was clearly still being felt in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Listowel’s west end, Aug. 5.
South Western Ontario Sharks Swim League finals held in Milverton
The Perth East Recreation Complex pool in Milverton was a busy spot for the South Western Ontario Sharks Swim League finals on Aug. 5, with several local swim teams taking part in their season-ending event. The Atwood Lions Club and T&T Power Group provided tech sponsorship for the event.
North Perth council expresses hesitancy towards investing in Galbraith Conservation Area
The possibility of resurrecting the Galbraith Conservation Area was discussed during North Perth council’s most recent meeting on Aug. 8. Albeit a fairly brief, and at times, blunt discussion.
204 residential units proposed for property in Listowel’s west end
Perth County council learned more about a proposed commercial and residential development in Listowel’s west end.
Tri-umph Triathlon in Gorrie a success
The first-ever Tri-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was a success with 54 kids participating in the three-event race.
Howick to purchase custom benches, garbage bins for trails with RED funding
Howick Township secured Rural Economic Development (RED) funding earlier this year, however council was informed at its July 19 meeting they have been approved to substitute the project.
New telecommunications tower proposed in Howick
A federal program has identified Howick as a preferred location for a new 65-metre tall telecommunications tower along Harriston Road, between Gorrie and Wroxeter.
Small twister touches down east of Cranbrook, Aug. 1
The severe thunderstorm that rolled through the region last Monday evening developed into something more for rural residents of Huron East.
First COVID shot for children under 5 administered in Stratford
Contributed Photo HPPH held its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic for children six months to five years of age on Friday, July 29. Pictured: Alexander Durand, 4, mom Kelly Durand, and HPPH Public Health Nurse Veronica Kolkman at the first HPPH clinic in Stratford.
Region’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.3 per cent in July
In July, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.3 percentage points to 4.3 per cent, now tied for the third lowest in Ontario with the Kingston-Pembroke region.
Humboldt Broncos speaker Kaleb Dahlgren to bring inspirational message of resilience
From a young age, Kaleb Dahlgren had no choice but to be resilient.
Burn ban lifted in Perth County
The open-air fire ban that was issued on July 15 will be lifted at midnight tonight.
Farrish Construction proposes to more than triple gravel limits
According to a letter to Howick Township, Farrish Construction is applying for a limit increase on the amount of tonnage permitted to be extracted per year, from 30,000 to 100,000 at their gravel pit located on Quarry Line.
