There’s no denying Heidi Schlumpf has an unbelievable outlook on life. It was heightened considerably more following a life-changing diagnosis in April.
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Positive COVID case numbers continue to creep back up in Huron-Perth
Mirroring an upward trend throughout the province this month, COVID-19 case numbers have continued on an upward trajectory in the region, according to the latest data from Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH).
Perth County to hire planner to help complete long-awaited Official Plan
Council narrowly passed a motion on Nov. 4 directing staff to hire a planner to help get the new Official Plan completed.
New Listowel restaurant offers casual fine dining coupled with intimate setting
Welcome hōm. That’s the message Chris and Emily Campbell would like to extend to the North Perth community and all their future patrons.
Flu shots now available in Huron-Perth
Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages all residents six months of age and older to get their influenza vaccine (‘flu shot’) this fall.
U18 Cyclones take first game of regional Silver Stick
The Listowel U18 Rep Cyclones are off to a solid start in their bid for the 2021-22 regional Silver Stick title.
Cyclones earn weekend spilt with Warriors, Redhawks
Coming off a Friday home loss to the Stratford Warriors, the Listowel Cyclones dug deep to get back into the win column the following night in Cambridge.
North Perth council awards Danbrook Fire Reservoir tender to Wellington Construction
Council awarded a tender for the construction of an Atwood Water Storage, Danbrook Fire Reservoir to Wellington Construction for the amount of $437,000, HST excluded, on Nov. 8.
Crossover construction
Crews install a post at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Inkerman Street West on Nov. 8, in what will be Listowel’s fifth signal-activated pedestrian crossover. The installation is tentatively scheduled for completion in early December.
Expect warmer than average winter, says Environment Canada climatologist
Now that we’re into November, the question on the minds of many midwestern Ontario residents is, “What will winter look like?”
History of the Blanshard war memorial
The book, History of Blanshard Township in Review, records that “In the tragic days of 1914 when war was declared by Germany, the young men of Blanshard responded to the call, true to the traditions of loyalty and devotion shown by their forefathers, enlisted to the number of 138.
Government announces $15 minimum wage as United Way declares $17.95 per hour living wage
As part of the Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government announced on Nov. 2 that it will introduce legislation that, if passed, would raise the general minimum wage from $14.35 to $15.00 per hour effective Jan. 1.
‘I’m quite proud of what they did’
Tom Turbitt was only 10 years old when his only brother, David, enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and set out for Europe to serve his country in the Second World War.
Majority of council supports continuing affordable housing committee mandate
A motion was passed during the Nov. 4 meeting of county council supporting the continuing mandate of the Committee on Affordable and Attainable Housing.
North Perth to submit delegation to discuss Atwood servicing upgrades
At its Nov. 8 meeting, council voted in favour of supporting the submission of a delegation for the 2022 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference to discuss the Atwood servicing upgrades project with the MTO.
