HOWICK - Council here at its Jan. 13 meeting discussed its annual accessibility plan for 2026.
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Order for new Monkton fire tanker approved, truck to be delivered in 2028
LISTOWEL - In two years, a new fire tanker will be delivered to the Monkton Fire Station; however, the work leading up to its purchase goes back to 2021, under the former fire chief.
Howick approves annual borrowing, interim tax levy bylaws
Council here had its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 13. Getting right to business, Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren brought forth two reports: one on the annual borrowing bylaw, and the second on the 2026 interim tax levy bylaw.
Perth County presents two delegations at ROMA 2026
STRATFORD - At the Jan. 22 council meeting, Perth County Warden Dean Trentowsky recapped Perth County’s participation at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference last week, hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto.
Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 29 Turnbacks
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Long time Listowel Food Basics manager retires after 22 years
LISTOWEL - An outgoing manager who was always there for both customers and staff, Murray McKone spent the past 22 years getting to know the Food Basics community, a statement on behalf of the staff at the Listowel Food Basics notes.
Southeast Surge U12A squad takes top spot in Silver Stick finals
VAUGHAN - The U12A Southeast Surge travelled to Vaughan earlier this month to compete in the 39th annual International Silver Stick Final, coming home with the trophy.
U18 Predators win Orangeville Tigers Sweetheart Tournament
ORANGEVILLE - The Central Perth U18 Girls won the Orangeville Tigers Sweetheart Tournament on Jan. 25.
Cyclones take victory over Waterloo Siskins
To secure a 4-2 victory over Waterloo, Jack O’Donnell scored a last time with about 40 second left of the game on an empty net, assisted by Harris.
The 1926 Stratford poultry show
In this image from the collections at Stratford-Perth Archives, you can see a little girl feeding her chickens. Emma and Will Soeder of 216 Huron Street in Stratford sent this photo postcard of their daughter to their cousins to wish them a Happy New Year in the early 1900s. There were many chicken
Cold temperature warning for Huron Perth
HURON/PERTH - A period of very cold wind chills was expected in Huron Perth on Jan. 27.
U13A Southeast Surge claim silver in Port Huron Silver Stick finals
Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.
Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally
Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year.
Howick Hockey Day sees a snowy Saturday face off on the ice
Howick Hockey Day on Jan. 17 saw multiple teams converging on Howick Community Centre for a full…
‘Slow Down and Move Over’ to keep tow operators safe and alive on the job
LISTOWEL – “Right at the beginning of this snow I was pulling a vehicle out of the ditch on…
