On Nov. 18, Perth County council took time to recognize a good-news story that symbolizes the work that paramedics do each day.
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Council members suggest breaking precedent to relieve water customers
When council was contacted to consider a billing issue for a water and wastewater services customer on Nov. 15, a couple of councillors suggested that North Perth should break the precedent it has set of not offering relief to residents.
North Perth emergency crews busy during snowy Monday
North Perth emergency crews were kept busy on Monday, Nov. 22, as snowy and slippery conditions led to a number of traffic-related incidents throughout the area. Among them was a multi-vehicle collision (pictured) at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street in Listowel, with pol
HOPE Links North Perth on track for launch this winter
While time frames and details are still coming together, the HOPE Links North Perth initiative remains on track for launch this winter.
LDSS grad named recipient of Jack Riddell Scholarship
A Listowel native is this year’s recipient of the Jack Riddell Scholarship.
Riders will have to wait longer for PC Connect app
Council was advised at its Nov. 18 meeting that there will be a delay in the launch of the PC Connect app.
Do you wanna build a snowman?
The Martens clan – Esther, Daniel, Martha, Rebecca and Aaron – took advantage of a November snowfall last Friday to build a snowman out front of their Inkerman Street East home in Listowel.
EcDev Committee discusses status of ag science centre
An update on the status of the Huron Perth Ag Science Centre was requested by Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen during the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on Nov. 17.
Kempston and Werth donate $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters
The staff complement of Kempston and Werth Realty Ltd. presented Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel and District Executive Director Mallory Fennell with a contribution of $1,000 on Nov. 17, funds that will be allocated to the local organization’s upcoming Christmas party.
$30K awarded in façade improvement grants
Community Development Coordinator Kim Kowch updated the Economic Development Advisory Committee on Nov. 17 about the progress of the Façade Improvement Program which was launched this year.
Monkton Lions, Kinsmen hosting reverse Santa Claus parade on Dec. 4
Once again this year, the Monkton Lions and local Kinsmen will be hosting a reverse Santa Claus Parade.
‘I just have to figure out where I’m going to go from here’
Every year when most are still preoccupied with getting ready for Halloween, Paulette Gravestock is already thinking well beyond fall to the next season. Thinking big – or rather, small. But also big.
Them Donnellys: ‘A diamond in the rough’
There have been many books, news stories and plays written about the Donnelly family of Biddulph Township over the years. Discord seemed to follow them and on the fateful night of Feb. 4, 1880, they met their demise.
Elma Township Public School receives $25K donation for playground replacement project
NEWRY – It’s been a tough go for the kids are Elma Township Public School over the past couple…
MPP Randy Pettapiece will not seek re-election
The riding of Perth-Wellington will have its first MPP not named Randy Pettapiece in over a decade come the next provincial election scheduled for June 2, 2022.
