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Local officers recognized for service efforts

Submitted July 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

The North Perth Police Services Board met on Wednesday, July 20, where two officers were recognized for their recent efforts. Constable Bill DeKoning and Sergeant Barry Cookson were both presented coins recognizing their exemplary efforts in serving the public – DeKoning for his ongoing work with th

Brockton councillor’s work results in provincewide changes to OPP billing model

Pauline Kerr July 27, 2022Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Two years of painstaking work by Brockton Coun. Tim Elphick has finally paid off.

Driver charged with impaired in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers July 20, 2022Police

Another driver charged with an impaired related offence in the Municipality of North Perth.

Driver arrested at RIDE program

Midwestern Newspapers July 20, 2022Police

On June 30 at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Perth Line 88 in the Municipality of North Perth.  

Crime Stoppers investigating break and enter, vandalism

Submitted July 20, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving the following crimes.

Wroxeter driver charged in collision between ag sprayer, passenger vehicle

Midwestern Newspapers July 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

One person has been charged after a collision yesterday between a vehicle and a large piece of farm equipment.

North Perth firefighters responds to bush fire near Erie Meats

Dan McNee July 11, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Firefighters from Listowel and Atwood are currently on the scene of a bush fire in Listowel's south end.

Police investigating theft of pigs from Huron East barn

Midwestern Newspapers July 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP is asking the public for any information related to a recent theft of pigs from a barn in Huron East.

Carrick Township man facing criminal charges

Midwestern Newspapers July 6, 2022Police

Police have issued a statement about the presence of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) in Carrick Township last month.

Cannabis use leads to impaired charge

Midwestern Newspapers July 6, 2022Police

On June 18 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Perth County OPP officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere program on Line 87 and Road 165 in the Municipality of North Perth.

Resident charged with impaired driving

Midwestern Newspapers July 6, 2022Police

On June 25 just before 10 p.m., Perth County OPP was dispatched to a traffic complaint on Perth Road 164 in the Municipality of West Perth.

Driver charged after vehicle hits transport truck

Midwestern Newspapers July 6, 2022Police

One person has been charged after they tried to avoid a collision at the last second.

18-year-old charged with stunt driving

Mike Wilson June 23, 2022Police

The Perth County OPP has charged a young driver after they were speeding more than 50 km/h over the limit.

ATV stolen from Line 90 residence

Midwestern Newspapers June 23, 2022Police

On June 17, Perth County OPP received a report of a stolen all-terrain vehicle (ATV) from a residence on Line 90, in the Municipality of North Perth.

Shoplifter arrested in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers June 23, 2022Police

A suspect has been charged after stealing from a local business in the Municipality of North Perth.

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Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

Intimate Partner Violence information sessions coming to Perth County

The next initiative for those working at combatting the rising, sustained issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Perth County is community information and education sessions, aimed at giving people the tools to recognize IPV and the resources available to help them. 

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Choose good luck with your New Year’s menu

WALKERTON - When you plan your New Year’s dinner menu, be careful about which foods you choose.

Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 25 Turnbacks

From Dec. 20, 1995

See all Walkerton area articles.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

Coldest Night of the Year returns to Wingham in February

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting residents of northern Huron to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.

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What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

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.

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Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

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PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

Coldest Night of the Year returns to Wingham in February

By Submitted

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting residents of northern Huron to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.

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