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Two free skilled trades training programs could be available to North Perth residents, should the municipality secure a new stream of funding.

Shelby Donegan of the Victorian Inn and Spa smiled for the camera at the doorway to their unique display outside of the Listowel Agricultural Society’s Christmas Showcase on Nov. 18. Inside the festive camper housed a slew of the local company’s products all made in-house.

At this time of year, we begin to see a great increase in holiday preparations and celebrations.

Members of the North Perth Fire Department work to clear the scene of a collision between a tractor-trailer and another vehicle at the intersection of Main Street East and Davidson Avenue during the lunch hour on Monday, Nov. 20. As of press time the cause of the collision and the extent of any inju

After a lengthy discussion challenged its commitment, it appears North Perth council will remain dedicated to bringing affordable housing to the municipality.

For the first time since amalgamation, the Municipality of North Perth has a new treasurer.

Perth County council agreed to expand the Listowel settlement area boundary for the purpose of developing additional residential housing at its Nov. 16 meeting, however members had comments about the density of the proposed development to the west of the town.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will be restructuring its programs and services effective January 2024 to address a challenging budget shortfall.

Canadian Forces veteran Scott Stevens drops the ceremonial puck between Listowel Cyclones captain Carter Coombs and Fort Erie Meteors captain Rylan Masterston prior to their GOJHL matchup on Nov. 10 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

An additional kilometre of sidewalk has been added to the total 30-plus kilometres of serviced sidewalks in North Perth.

The Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) announced Rick Richardson as the league’s first commissioner on Nov. 1.

The U13 LL Central Perth Predators took part in the Mitchell U13 Tournament on Nov. 10-12, and didn’t have to travel far for a pair of games played in the friendly confines of the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex in Monkton. The Predators dropped the first two games of their tournament play, including

Facing a pair of relatively unknown opponents last weekend, the Listowel Cyclones picked up a win and an overtime loss in GOJHL inter-conference play to maintain its third-place status in the Midwest as the local junior club approaches the midway mark of the 2023-24 campaign.

The Listowel Kinettes hosted the Enchanted Evening on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Kin Station. More than 120 people attended the family-friendly event, which invited people to dress in their best outfit or something that makes the family feel magical. Organizer Laura Arand called the event a success, d