Returning home to the Harvest Stage after 44 years is Anne Chislett’s historical drama 'Quiet in the Land.'
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Boards approve balanced budgets for next school year
The Board of Trustees of AMDSB received and approved the 2025/2026 budget at its June 24 meeting.
Fair Ambassador brings hands-on agriculture to summer camp
As part of the North Perth summer camp program, youth were invited to take part in some hands-on agricultural learning earlier this week. On Monday, Listowel Fall Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston arranged opportunities for the youth to feed a calf, participate in a relay where they matched products wit
Wingham soccer team switches leagues, division to face challenges
Soccer players in Huron, Bruce and Perth Counties have the opportunity to play in an elite, Tier-1 league through the Wingham BU18 squad.
Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosts annual Show ‘N’ Shine car show
LISTOWEL - The Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosted its annual Show ‘N’ Shine car show on July 6 at Listowel Memorial Park.
A sign that change is needed
The recent decision to make Mayne Corners a four-way stop, made by Perth County Council on July 3,…
North Perth to replace street name signs that honour veterans, include poppy
LISTOWEL - At a previous North Perth regular council meeting, Coun. Allen Rothwell requested to review how veterans in the area are honoured on street name signs, for example with a poppy so others know the sign is named after a veteran.
Council to allow temporary parking restrictions for Hayloft Music Festival
According to a recent report to council, temporary parking limitations for sporting and community events in North Perth have had positive impacts on events.
Atwood Canada Day celebration includes parades, activities
ATWOOD - The Canada Day parade in the village of Atwood was part of a day-long celebration of the nation on July 1. Parade floats featured plenty of flags and fun entries.
With summer comes storms: History of 1916 and 1925 Monkton storms
As we head into summer, we all know that there is a potential for thunder storms and that there…
Kasenberg delegates strong mayor powers
LISTOWEL - The mayor of North Perth is delegating some of his recently granted “strong mayor powers” back to the local council.
Police investigate motorcycle theft in Listowel
LISTOWEL – Perth County OPP are investigating the theft of a motorcycle in Listowel that occured…
Dance production of ‘The Gratest Show’ held in Palmerston
PALMERSTON - Illustrated Movement Dance Academy staged ‘The Gratest Show,’ at the Palmerston and District Community Centre on June 21 and 22.
Magical Midways Inc. charged after 2022 safety maintenance violation
A July 2, 2025 release from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) stated that Magical Midways Inc., a carnival ride company based in Toronto and Woodstock, has pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Technical Standards and Safety Act, following a serious safety incident involving
Gorrie Parks Board slow pitch tournament declared municipally significant
HOWICK - Council here pulled a letter out of correspondence at its recent June 24 meeting, declaring the Gorrie Parks Board Adult Co-ed Slow Pitch Tournament scheduled for July 18 to 19 to be of municipal significance.
