In July 1915, local papers published the Annual Report from Ontario Minister of Agriculture, James S. Duff.
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The N.E.A.T. Club Members visit the Monkton Diner
Every week in the summer, the North Easthope Antique Tractor Club (N.E.A.T.) heads to different area locations to have breakfast with over 50 members in attendance. It is a fundraiser for the different locations they visit.
Perth County Council returns to courthouse, votes to renovate chambers
Upon returning to the Perth County Courthouse for the first meeting in five years, Perth County Council promptly voted to renovate the council chambers at its June 19 meeting.
Blyth Festival Art Gallery opens The Rural Queer Agenda show
In what several participating artists called a necessary and unprecedented idea, the Blyth Festival Art Gallery opened The Rural Queer Agenda show over the weekend, highlighting art from 2SLGBTQIA+ artists from rural communities.
Elma Minor Ball marks annual Minor Ball Days June 20 – 21
There were two days packed full of games and fun for players and fans.
Perth County Celebrates opening of new courthouse entrance, admin offices
Following a council meeting yesterday, Perth County held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the new courthouse entrance and administrative offices.
Readers encouraged to celebrate abundance this summer
Sometimes I suffer from a truly first world problem – the problem of too much. I have too much to do. I have too much stuff. There is too much going on around me. By times, I feel overwhelmed and even a little cranky about it all.
HPPH urges residents to take precautions during hot, humid conditions
A multi-day heat event is expected this weekend, starting Sunday, June 22, 2025. Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages residents to be prepared and to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.
LDSS and Eastdale students collaborate on interactive play for outdoor mud kitchen
This spring, Listowel District Secondary School’s art club collaborated with Listowel Eastdale Public School’s Kindergarten class to design and paint rocks to be used in the Kindergarteners’ outdoor mud kitchen.
Council denies request but calls Atwood tiny home ‘great project’
Home Suite Home Affordable Housing wrote to North Perth Council on June 9 to request the waiver of municipal tipping fees as the company was preparing an Atwood location for the construction of a charitable pocket home.
Huron’s community safety, wellbeing plan identifies emerging issues
Council here approved a report concerning the Huron County Community Safety and Well-being Plan’s (CSWB) recent review and subsequent actions.
Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion a complex, comedic must-see
Blyth Festival’s season opener is a must-see, especially for those uncomfortable with difficult conversations surrounding the oppression of minorities. This could be your soft-launch practice for the next time you have to calmly (or not calmly) correct your uncle over Thanksgiving dinner.
Listowel area Grades 7-8 will relocate to LDSS starting fall, 2026
Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) approved a motion to relocate Grades 7 and 8 students from the North Perth Westfield Elementary School and Listowel Eastdale Elementary School attendance areas to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS), beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
Suspect in fatal hit-and-run arrested in Walkerton
HANOVER - The Hanover Police Service has arrested 33-year-old Codie Bloom of no fixed address, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian.
Sacred Heart student earns national bronze at Skills Canada
WALKERTON - Sacred Heart High School (SHHS) student Nathan Stevenson brought home bronze from the Skills Canada National Competition after competing in the Cabinetmaking category against top high school talent from across the country.
