The beginning of September means back to familiar routines for many people, but the change in the calendar also means the return of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s annual campaign.
Listowel
Pieces of the Past: The first day of school in 1976: Listowel
Some local students doing their first day back to school walk in 1976 made front page news.
Atwood Fire Station celebrates its 50th anniversary with the Perth Water Games
Atwood Fire Station celebrated its 50th Anniversary on September 6 by hosting the Perth County Water Games
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild celebrates its 50th anniversary
Celebrated at the 50th Anniversary Gala at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre on Sept. 7
Lemonade for a Cause
Three youngsters were seen selling lemonade and cookies in Listowel on Saturday, Aug. 31
Local unemployment rate up nearly one per cent
The unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.9 percentage points in August, to 3.7% - the largest percentage increase of all regions in Ontario although the region’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in Ontario.
Cyclones home games named municipally significant events
At their Sept. 9 meeting, council here approved a motion to designate the Listowel Cyclones home games during the 2024/25 season at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex as municipal significant events.
Atwood Fire Station: Half a century of community service
There’s a reason the traditional gift for a 50th anniversary is gold – it’s half a century of commitment. That’s the word that rings true when one ponders the history of the Atwood Fire Station.
Avon Maitland school board welcomes new superintendent
The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is welcoming Riley Culhane as he assumes the position of superintendent of education to fill the role of April Smith who is leaving at the end of August.
West Nile Virus activity reported in Huron Perth
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after mosquitoes collected from traps in Stratford and southern Huron County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
