LISTOWEL – Construction workers were visible last week working on the Kin Trail Bridge, on the North Perth Trail section between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South, in Listowel.
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Vintage Canadian Thanksgiving cookbooks
It is officially autumn and, with Thanksgiving fast approaching, it seemed like a good time to look…
Local schools took part in Orange Shirt Day
PERTH COUNTY – Local schools took part in Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Palmerston Agricultural Society hosts sixth annual vintage tractor, farm equipment tour
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Agricultural Society hosted its sixth annual vintage tractor and farm equipment tour on Oct. 4.
North Perth Public Library celebrates Trailblazing Women at upcoming Parkview Gardens event
LISTOWEL – The North Perth Public Library is offering an upcoming, free public event held at…
Tailgates down and music turned up in Mitchell
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Carrying Cash for Cancer: Raising money for Ellie
LISTOWEL – A heavy yoke, four donation buckets and a three-kilometre walk are coming to Listowel this month to raise money for a three-year-old girl named Ellie Blezard, who is battling a rare form of cancer.
Perth County debates tree sizes, costs included in stewardship program
STRATFORD – Although the report outlining adjustments to the 2027 Perth County Stewardship Program (PCSP) was approved, county council debated at length the cost and size of trees, as well as if this should be a tax-funded service.
Riley Thompson opens Tailgate Music Festival
MITCHELL – Riley Thompson made a return to the stage as opening act at the third annual Tailgate…
Local EQAO results land close to provincial standards
ONTARIO – The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results have been released for all Ontario schools.
Perth County receives $25,000 to combat invasive phragmites along rural roads
ONTARIO – The provincial government has invested $5 million to help municipalities, Indigenous communities, conservation authorities and local organizations protect Ontario’s lands, lakes and rivers from phragmites.
Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’
WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.
North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development
LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.
Listowel Kinsmen commit $50,000 to dog park
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Dog Park has been in the works since 2022, and has recently received a financial boost to make it operational.
Huron Perth United HP United U14 Girls win Northers Youth Cup
GUELPH – Huron Perth United (HPU) U14 Girls are Northers Youth Cup Champions.

