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.
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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.
Maitland River Elementary School holds annual Holiday Show Dec. 16.
Maitland River Elementary School held its annual Holiday Show on Tues. Dec. 16. kindergarten Class…
Bhardwaj presents CIP report
Economic Development Officer Ritu Bhardwaj presented an overview to North Huron Council on Dec. 15, updating them on the success of the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Applications.
Central Huron, North Huron agree to updated fire services financial model
North Huron Council received two reports from Director of Fire and Emergency Services Chad Kregar regarding cross-border fire services agreements.
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.
Maitland Terrace celebrates 40th anniversary, reminisces of home’s early years
Residents, volunteers and staff marked the 40th anniversary of Maitland Terrace Seniors Living Complex on Dec. 11 with cake and a history lesson.
It Takes A Village holds ‘money-less’ holiday-shopping night for community’s children
“Kids’ Festive Celebrations” at It Takes A Village downtown Listowel on Dec. 18 saw youngsters ‘moneyfree’ shop for gifts.
Morris-Turnberry discusses 11 per cent OPP billing increase for 2026
Paying for Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) costs is going to “raise some eyebrows,” specifically at Morris-Turnberry this budget season, based on discussion at the regular council meeting on Dec. 16.
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.
Sport court users to see small increase in user fees
BROCKTON - Since the spring, a funding gap of $21,912.23 involving the Walkerton tennis court rehabilitation project, has remained on the books. The matter was brought before council at the Dec. 9 meeting, with a choice of options to resolve the shortfall.
OPP seeking help identifying individuals in break and enters
LISTOWEL - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying three persons of interest in relation to repeat break and enters that occurred in Listowel on Dec. 14 and 16.
Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 25 Turnbacks
From Dec. 20, 1995
Ice time a nice time at local arena
The Walkerton Arena was open for a public skate on Dec. 17.
