LISTOWEL - It was a family affair at the Oct. 6 North Perth Council meeting when Lexi Johnston was praised for her Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassadorship win.
Rural
Large drainage project to intersect Highway 23 re-routed around vital gas main at cost of over $830,000
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got its first look at an engineering report for the Harold Good Municipal Drain project, which recommends $833,900 in work.
Severance approved for Atwood Heritage Processing
LISTOWEL - According to a report to council on Oct. 6 by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland, a proposed severance, if approved by Perth County, will separate the two Atwood Heritage meat processing facilities.
Council approves Carson Farms severance despite staff recommendation to reject application
LISTOWEL - A report by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland recommended denial of an application, from David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd., to sever a 50 acre horse farm, located on the north side of Perth Line 86, from the adjacent 100 acre agriculture field.
Howick municipal drain collapses under county road, causing crop damage to properties on Gorrie Line
HOWICK - Council here is proceeding with a request for major improvement and extension by petition for municipal drain #20, currently causing damage on Gorrie Line.
Howick to be replacing Belmore Community Centre flooring
HOWICK - Council here recently approved $1,895 to be taken from the recreation reserve fund to complete the Belmore Community Centre flooring replacement.
Witches Walk comes to an end after 14 years of frightening fundraising
After 14 years, the Atwood Witches Walk is coming to an end. Jackie McCourt, long-time event organizer and host confirmed the news to the Banner in early October about the annual all-ages walk through the local woods at Halloween.
Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance board meetings back in session
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has resumed its hospital board meetings following a summer break.
Huron youth receives 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Volunteer Award
A Huron County youth is among the recipients of the 2025 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Volunteer Award, sponsored by Gay Lea Foods.
Request for Walt Disney family signage installation at Pioneer Conservation Area denied
A request from the Disney’s of Huron County Project Group to place a sign highlighting the Disney family’s connection to the area in Bluevale was denied after a lengthy discussion.
Maitland River Elementary School hosts Terry Fox Run
After a general assembly informing the children about Terry Fox and his legacy, the inspired runners made their way over to the track.
Visit the Huron Hospice Mending Café to help meet goals, donate
Bring your items to the Huron Hospice Drop-in Mending Café, located in the Community Room at Huron Hospice Bender House, 37857 Huron Road, Clinton.
Diwali celebration set for Oct. 19
The Huron Seva Foundation, in partnership Huron County Immigration Partnership, recently announced their upcoming Diwali 2025 celebration, which will take place this year at F. E. Madill Secondary School.
Northern lights captured in Morris-Turnberry on Sept. 30
For approximately ten minutes around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 30, northern lights, or aurora borealis,…
Indecent act charges at Lucknow music festival; online fraud results in $130K loss
On Aug. 23, at approximately 11:30 p.m., South Bruce OPP were conducting patrols at an event grounds property in Lucknow during a weekend-long music festival.
