As part of the North Perth summer camp program, youth were invited to take part in some hands-on agricultural learning earlier this week. On Monday, Listowel Fall Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston arranged opportunities for the youth to feed a calf, participate in a relay where they matched products wit
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Prison escapee possibly in South Bruce
The OPP were notified of an escapee from a Quebec correctional institution on July 6, a police report states.
Belgrave Community Centre hosts talent show
On June 14, the Belgrave Community Centre hosted a talent show for children, and open stage for adults.
MVCA rejects camper’s request to keep self-installed solar panels
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) denied a request from a seasonal camper at Falls Reserve Conservation Area (FRCA) to keep his self-installed 120-volt solar panels.
Wingham soccer team switches leagues, division to face challenges
Soccer players in Huron, Bruce and Perth Counties have the opportunity to play in an elite, Tier-1 league through the Wingham BU18 squad.
Formosa Lion’s Club member receives Art Woods Golden Tree Award
FORMOSA - The Formosa and District Lions Club held their June Lottery draw with the following people winning $40: Brian Gutscher, Formosa; Tom Elviss, Fenwick; Mike and Angel Inglis, Guelph, Al Schnurr, Formosa and Pat Morely, Mildmay.
Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosts annual Show ‘N’ Shine car show
LISTOWEL - The Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosted its annual Show ‘N’ Shine car show on July 6 at Listowel Memorial Park.
A sign that change is needed
The recent decision to make Mayne Corners a four-way stop, made by Perth County Council on July 3,…
Quebec prison escapee may be in South Bruce or Hanover areas
SOUTH BRUCE - The OPP have been notified that an escapee from a Quebec prison may be in southwestern Ontario, specifically, in the South Bruce or Hanover areas.
North Perth to replace street name signs that honour veterans, include poppy
LISTOWEL - At a previous North Perth regular council meeting, Coun. Allen Rothwell requested to review how veterans in the area are honoured on street name signs, for example with a poppy so others know the sign is named after a veteran.
Mayor says urban concepts don’t work in rural area
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody is adamant that urban planning concepts don’t work in rural Ontario – concepts like walkable communities.
Fifteen-Minute City concerns an overeaction
Dear Editor: Well folks, get ready- because were about to have a real barnburner of a July 15 Brockton council meeting. On the docket: the 15-minute city. Sounds harmless, right? Just a cozy little town where you can get your coffee, your hemorrhoid cream, and your probation appointment all within
Council to allow temporary parking restrictions for Hayloft Music Festival
According to a recent report to council, temporary parking limitations for sporting and community events in North Perth have had positive impacts on events.
O Canada – A great day in Walkerton
WALKERTON - Red and white were the colours of the day at Centennial Park on Canada Day. Left: Youngsters cooled off at the splash pad during the annual Canada Day party in Walkerton.
We must not govern from a place of pandering
Dear Editor: On June 24 Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody put forward a Notice of Motion – an announcement that a motion would be brought forward to be voted on at the next municipal council meeting. The contents of that motion can be found on the brockton.ca website, in the June 24 meeting agenda.
