The council of the Municipality of North Perth received the OPP municipal policing 2023 annual billing statement at its Nov. 7 meeting.
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Milverton remembers
Local Legion members and dignitaries conducted a Remembrance Day service for the public at the Milverton Cenotaph on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Fifty Archives Treasures: First World War letter from Capt. Albert James Pequegnat
Albert James Pequegnat served as a Captain in the 1st Canadian Field Ambulance Corp during World War I. When he died in 1959, his obituary reported that, “after 1917... he became an ambassador of good will to American troops in the U.S. and Honolulu.” His brothers George and Nelson also served in th
Still unsettled
I keep waiting for things to start feeling “normal” again. Absolutely, I am back to a lot of activities that I enjoy and I spend much less energy navigating public health restrictions in my work and my personal life. Yet, still I feel unsettled much of the time.
Atwood resident charged with impaired driving
On Oct. 23 just after 10 p.m., an officer from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor-vehicle collision on Road 140 in the Municipality of North Perth.
Impaired driver charged with several offences
On Oct. 26 just before 4 p.m., Perth County OPP stopped and investigated a motor vehicle that was showing odd driving behaviour on Argyle Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth.
Charges laid for impaired driver
Perth County OPP has charged a 30-year-old with impaired driving.
Driver charged with impaired operation
A driver has been charged with an impaired-related offence in the Municipality of North Perth.
Driver strikes construction worker, flees scene on Oct. 17
One person was charged after colliding with a construction worker and fleeing the scene.
CUPE protest outside of MPP Rae’s office
CUPE Protestors lined the streets of Lorne Avenue West in Stratford, outside of MPP Matthew Rae’s office, on Nov. 4 to protest the Ontario government passing Bill 28, the province’s Keeping Students in Class Act, 2022.
AMDSB director of education discusses 2022-23 work plan
At the Oct. 25 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, the board’s senior team and Director of Education, Dr. Lisa Walsh, presented the Director’s Work Plan for 2022-23. It was explained that the plan is to align with the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusivit
Listowel Ag Society hosts annual Harvest Dinner
There were many smiles in attendance at this year’s Harvest Dinner hosted by the Listowel Agricultural Society on Nov. 5.
Perth County to implement Land Acknowledgement plan
At the Nov. 3 Perth County council meeting, a report titled “Perth County Land Acknowledgement” was presented to council. The report establishes a Land Acknowledgement for use by Perth County and provides a three- phase implementation plan to be led by Corporate Communications.
Fundraising event to benefit Westfield playground project
The North Perth Westfield Elementary School playground fundraising committee is hoping to see the community out in force this weekend for an event with its proceeds geared towards benefitting local children for years to come.
Mayor Kasenberg in the running for Perth County Warden
At the Nov. 3 meeting of Perth County council, North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg expressed his interest in seeking election for warden of the council, after current Warden and Perth South Mayor, Jim Aitcheson, expressed his desire to depart from the position.
