‘I would pay a million dollars to go through that again, Win or lose – it was the best experience I ever had in my life.’
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Hobby historian discusses researching as a form of remembrance ahead of hosting seminar at Stratford-Perth Archives
Taking the act of remembrance into his own hands, Eric Edwards is hosting a seminar at the Stratford-Perth Archives on Nov. 11, where he will teach guests how to use First World War Canadian soldiers' service files, available online, to research veterans.
Council directs staff to investigate organic waste transfer station at landfill to accommodate green bin program
LISTOWEL - Seventy-two per cent of those surveyed by the Municipality of North Perth said they do not compost at home, yet, council supported staff’s recommendation at the Nov. 3 council meeting to continue to investigate the implementation of a green bin collection program because of its environmen
Listowel Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 makes donation to local schools for snack/breakfast program
LISTOWEL - Listowel Legion Second Vice-President Rick Kelly recently presented cheques to four local elementary schools.
Enbridge Gas teams up with North Perth Fire Department to reduce fire and carbon monoxide deaths through Safe Community Project Zero
Enbridge Gas Ontario, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and the North Perth Fire Department recently announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
Howick applying for grant, hoping to install generator switches at local community centres
HOWICK - Fire Chief and Manager of Development and Protective Services Josh Kestner came to council here on Oct. 21 to ask for approval for staff to apply under the 2025 Ontario Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) program.
Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 6 Turnbacks
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The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month
November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.
Avon-Maitland board of trustees hears second delegation pleading for board-run before, after school program
SEAFORTH - Two delegates, armed with a petition containing 450 signatures, pleaded for the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) to establish board-run before and after-school programs at the Oct. 28 meeting.
November is radon action month
HURON/PERTH – November is Radon Action Month in Canada. Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is…
Perth County crime stats; Intimate Partner Violence a continuing concern
The Perth County OPP board discussed September crime statistics at their recurring meeting on Oct. 14, with Detachment Commander Tyler Stewart covering the highlights.
Perth County working to protect ecosystems, control phragmites infestations locally
The County of Perth is working to complete efforts in invasive species control locally before the end of the year.
Huron Perth Public Health passes 2026 budget
At its Oct. 10 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health board passed its 2026 budget after discussion on expenses decreasing and municipal versus provincial funding.
IN PHOTOS: Monkton Lions Club host first annual Halloween Dog Show
The annual event will be hosted every year on the Saturday before Halloween.
North Perth hosts Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Night
LISTOWEL - A drop-in Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Night was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Oct. 22 for families and community members.
