North Perth residents always come through in fine style every year when it comes to Halloween decorations, with many going the extra mile when adorning their homes with ghosts and ghouls. Inflatables in particular have grown in popularity over the last few years. Pictured is a collection of local de
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New Perth County Children’s Water Festival now underway
The Perth Children’s Water Festival committee is excited to share virtual opportunities and resources with classes across Perth County.
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health announces dates for outreach program
Training is completed for all volunteers participating in the Community Vaccine Champion (CVC) workshops, and the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health is ready to begin reaching out to vaccine-hesitant community members in rural Ontario.
Perth County mourns death of past warden, Milverton’s David Shearer
Perth County Warden Jim Aitcheson issued a release last Monday speaking to the death of former warden and Milverton resident David Shearer.
United Way New Initiative Grants open for 2022-23
Is your organization aware of a local issue that needs to be addressed? Are you considering how to best deliver services to the community? It’s these types of questions that United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking to answer through its New Initiative Grants process, which opened Oct. 18.
School safety zones created throughout Perth County
In July 2021, Perth County council gave direction to the Public Works Department to install ‘School Zone Maximum Speed When Flashing’ signage at all school zones adjacent to county roads that have a posted speed limit of 80km/h.
Perth County councillors raise concerns over property assessments in MPAC discussion
Anne Haines, regional manager zone one for the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), made a presentation on Oct. 21 allowing county council members a chance to voice concerns residents have had regarding property values and taxation.
Tea Time at the Victoria Inn and Spa
It was a gothic gathering at the Victoria Inn and Spa in Listowel on Oct. 23 when a Halloween Tea was hosted to set the mood for the season.
Bender’s Auto Sales holding food drive for November, December
Bender’s Auto Sales and Top Valu gas station has announced that it will be holding a two-month food drive in support of the Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank.
North Perth supports extension to 2025 of intercommunity PC Connect transit routes
Council voted in favour of supporting an extension to March 31, 2025, of the intercommunity portion of PC Connect which connects North Perth residents with Kitchener-Waterloo on Oct. 25.
North Perth to develop implementation plan for Greenhouse Gas reduction
Council voted in favour of adopting a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction plan and directed staff to begin preparing an implementation plan on Oct. 18.
LDSS students team with Maitland Conservation for tree-planting initiative
The hard work of two Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) classes through an initiative spearheaded by Maitland Conversation (MC) stands to benefit future generations following a significant planting blitz at the property surrounding the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex last week.
Minto provides COVID-19 relief funds to minor hockey group
The Town of Minto will provide a grant of $14,800 from a pool of COVID-19 relief funding to the Minto Minor Hockey Association.
Junior Cyclones earn split with Kings, Bandits
Following a third consecutive outing that generated minimal scoring chances on Friday night at home, the Listowel Junior Cyclones were able to rekindle their offense with a decisive road victory over the Brantford Bandits on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Van Allen Insurance equips Listowel Minor Hockey IP program with new junior nets
Local children just getting into hockey stand to benefit from a recent donation courtesy of Listowel’s Van Allen Insurance Inc.
