It would appear that the Stratford Perth Community Foundation (SPCF) has found something special in Mae Brooks.
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Living with Type 1 diabetes: ‘It’s not for the faint of heart’
Of all the unknowns and varying complications that can stem from Type 1 diabetes, there are two certainties in relation to the chronic, life-altering condition – there is no way to completely prevent its development, and there remains no cure.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The life of local trailblazer Adelaide Clayton
This is week 45 of the continuing series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week’s treasure is a Junior Red Cross uniform that belonged to Adelaide Clayton, generously donated to the Archives in 1993. Clayton organized the first Junior Re
You missed the point, sirs
As one of the Original People here on Turtle Island (in so-called Canada), I take great offense to some recent comments made by two supposed “leaders” of the Perth County community.
Dignity
Friends, A few months back, a community member came into It Takes A Village for support with food security. Many community members do, but this particular person left a mark on the soul of the volunteer who served him that day and exemplified the importance of organizations continuously evolving an
Listowel Salvation Army kicks off Christmas Kettle Campaign
The 2022 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign is officially underway, with Perth-Wellington MP John Nater taking the first shift at the Zehrs Markets Listowel location on Saturday, Nov. 19. Proceeds will once again be directed towards the Listowel branch of Salvation Army Community and Family Se
Monkton building destroyed in downtown fire, Nov. 21
On Monday, Nov. 21 at approximately 11 a.m., all three North Perth Fire Department stations responded to a structure fire at 221 Winstanley Street in Monkton.
Monkton Santa Claus Parade scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3
North Perth will keep the holiday cheer rolling into Saturday, Dec. 3, when the Monkton Lions Club hosts the annual Santa Claus Parade.
Nancy Rothwell elected Avon Maitland school board chair
At the inaugural board meeting on Nov. 15 for the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), North Perth Trustee Nancy Rothwell was elected chair for the board.
Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd. continues commitment to Listowel hospital
Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd. continued its ongoing $100,000 commitment to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation on Nov. 17, when the Listowel dealership contributed another $20,000 as part of its pledge. The donation will be added to the approximately $600,000 raised from the 2022 Gala in October, wh
Theft charge laid
A person has been charged after stealing lottery tickets from a local business.
Police investigate destroyed stop signs, mailboxes
On Nov. 13 just before 9 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called by a concerned citizen reporting mischiefs at various addresses located on Line 75 and Line 78.
IN PHOTOS: Shop Merry Milverton 2022
Despite the early arrival of some heavy winter snowfall, Shop Merry Milverton was well attended and featured something for the whole family on Nov. 18 in the village’s downtown.
North Perth council sworn in for coming term, Nov. 21
A meeting brimming with hope for a better community is how one might describe North Perth’s inaugural council meeting on Nov. 21.
Heartland Animal Hospital hosting annual Pet Food Drive
The Heartland Animal Hospital of Listowel, Drayton and Mount Forest have begun their 11th annual Christmas Pet Food Drive, on now until Dec. 16.
