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Santa Claus was the main attraction at the North Perth Chamber of Commerce-hosted reverse parade held in Listowel Memorial Park on Saturday, Nov. 27.

A special meeting of council was held on Nov. 22 to discuss a new Human Resources (HR) strategy which is being developed by the municipality.

Katie Battams-Somers admits that her bid to establish a new Guinness World Record for most chest to ground burpees in an hour by a female on Saturday largely stemmed from peer pressure. The good motivational kind, mind you.

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) draws strength from the commitment of donors and volunteers across Perth-Huron. In North Perth, Tami Cressey and her daughter, Keely Chauvin, are carrying on a multi-generational tradition of support for United Way.

Ground has broken on the construction of Ideal Supply’s new distribution centre north of Listowel. On Nov. 23, a ceremonial ribbon cutting was held to mark the occasion. Pictured, from left: North Perth Deputy Mayor Doug Kellum; Mike Smith, general sales manager, Ideal Supply; Howie Pruden, vice-pre

Walking through the doors of Divine Wellness Spa on Listowel’s Main Street, you can’t help but feel relaxed.

Few things can make a room feel outdated like old or broken window coverings, or incomplete with a lack of window coverings.

While the staff and residents of Knollcrest Lodge were named the Milverton Business Association’s (MBA) Citizens of the Year back in August, members of the long-term care facility were officially recognized for the honour last week with a plaque presentation and unveiling of some prominent signage.

The Girl Guide movement began in 1909 when girls demanded to take part in a Boy Scout rally at the Crystal Palace in London, England. Lord Robert Baden-Powell was a British Army General who had written a series of articles on scouting based on his experiences and they were published in an English bo

The North Perth Fire Department’s annual holiday toy drive is currently underway, with representatives accepting donations at the Listowel Canadian Tire and Wal-Mart locations on Nov. 27. Among those collecting gifts last Saturday was NPFD acting captain Jason Kregar (left) and recruit Aidan O’Keeff

It would be a very rare occasion indeed if Bill Huether walked into a local restaurant, business, or even the pro shop of the Listowel Golf Club and not know 95 per cent of the people in the room. Perhaps even more rare, that he wouldn’t speak with every single one of them in some facet.

The holiday season can be a time of financial stress in many households, and sometimes not every member of the family wakes up to find something under the tree.

Councillors got their first look at the proposed 2022 operating budget on Nov. 24.