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Formosa transforms into ‘Musical Magical Christmas’ wonderland
FORMOSA - The hamlet of Formosa is pretty as a picture any season of the year, but come Christmas, it transforms into a veritable wonderland of lights, whimsical creatures and delightful displays.
Walkerton Rotary donated to local food bank
WALKERTON - Rotary Club of Walkerton members donated two boxes of food and $1,020 in cash to the Walkerton Food Bank.
North Perth Fire Department held its’ annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Fire Department held its annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive on Dec. 7, collecting donations of new unwrapped toys and food at Canadian Tire, Zehrs and Walmart in Listowel.
Postal strike continues
OWEN SOUND - Owen Sound Local 582 Canadian Union of Postal Workers marched to Alex Ruff’s office in Owen Sound last week.
Stratford-Perth Archives Newspaper Database draws enthusiastic community response
PERTH COUNTY - Earlier this year, Stratford-Perth Archives launched a new newspaper database via the OurDigitalWorld website.
Santa visits Monkton for annual parade
MONKTON - Santa Claus made a visit to Monkton on Dec. 7 for the community’s annual Christmas Parade.
Flag request delegation cut short by mayor
NORTH PERTH - A delegate to council was given three chances to stay on track, before Mayor Todd Kasenberg warned he was about to get the proverbial hook.
Christmas with the Salvation Army concert held at Trinity United Church
LISTOWEL - Christmas with the Salvation Army, a benefit concert for Salvation Army Community and Family Services was held at Trinity United Church in Listowel on Dec. 7.
Listowel Clinic has implemented new fees, clinic officials explain what this means for patients
LISTOWEL - Facing rising office expenses and government restrictions, Listowel’s Fisher Family Clinic (operated as a Family Health Organization, or FHO) is no longer able to provide certain services free of charge.
Council updated on Valleyside bluff erosion
BROCKTON - Just after Christmas, almost two years ago, Brockton council heard the preferred alternative recommendation for the eroding bluffs along the north side of the Saugeen River in Walkerton.
Perth County council votes to discontinue PC Connect Rural Route program
PERTH COUNTY - With a divided vote of 6-4, Perth County voted to discontinue the PC Connect Rural Route program as of March 31, 2025. The same day the program will complete its pilot project period.
Continued monitoring anticipated option for Valleyside Drive slope concerns: Peabody
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody commented on a number of agenda items in an interview prior to the Dec. 10 municipal council meeting.
Howick Council receives letter from MVCA, makes suggestions on improving naturalization in Gorrie
GORRIE - Council here received a letter from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) dated Nov. 14 regarding its draft watershed strategy and naturalization plan for the Gorrie Conservation Area.
100.1 The Ranch’s fifth Annual Food & Toy Corral a success
LISTOWEL - 100.1 The Ranch held its fifth Annual Food & Toy Corral Dec. 3-4 in downtown Listowel, where for 24 hours people dropped off non-perishables and toys to be delivered to local charities.
