At the Oct. 20 Perth County council meeting, the warden and councillors received a report titled ‘Official Plan Amendment 206,’ for a planned mixed-use development in Listowel.
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Listowel Trinity United Church hosts fall rummage sale
The annual Listowel Trinity United Church fall rummage sale on Oct. 20-21 saw attendees leave with a variety of new treasures, from clothes to toys and everything in between. Proceeds from the fundraiser are being divided between local charitable organizations such as the Listowel Salvation Army Thr
WI assembles for 83rd annual meeting
Members of Guelph Area Women’s Institutes met at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Oct. 19 for their 83rd annual meeting with the theme “Celebrate With Us – 125 Years of WI.”
Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster club celebrates 30th anniversary
The Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster club celebrated their 30th anniversary on Oct. 20. The celebration was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel. Current and previous members, as well as guests, enjoyed a night of laughter and learning. The group meets every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at
Local charged with multiple offences relating to underage sex assault
The Perth County OPP have laid charges in relation to a sexual assault on a youth that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.
OPP charge local man for break in
On Oct. 8 just after 7:30 a.m., the Perth County OPP investigated a break and enter at a Road 166 North Perth address.
Man charged with causing disturbance
On Oct. 16, the Perth County OPP responded to a disturbance at a Wallace Avenue North business in Listowel.
OPP investigate local church theft
On Oct. 14 at approximately 12:18 p.m., Perth County OPP responded to a reported theft from a local church located on Wallace Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth.
NPEDAC priority plan report presented to council
At the Municipality of North Perth council meeting on Oct. 17, the North Perth Economic Development Advisory Committee (NPEDAC) Priority Implementation Plan 2023 report was discussed.
Profiles in faith
Long ago the prophet Habakkuk wrote, “The righteous live by their faith.” His wisdom, passed on by the apostle Paul, would become part of the core of Martin Luther’s Reformation that we will observe on Oct. 31.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The Baker Family photos, and the origins of the jack-o-lantern
As Thanksgiving has come to an end and we all have sufficiently stuffed ourselves, we can turn our attention to the next holiday for kids and kids at heart, Halloween. Now with every good holiday, there always seems to be that one true identifiable symbol that is synonymous with that day. For Hallow
Mayor Kasenberg comments on difficult election campaign
Mayor Todd Kasenberg admits that the 2022 municipal election campaign was markedly different than his first experience four years ago.
Howick council acclaimed
Ahead of the 2022 municipal elections on Monday, the Township of Howick had its council already acclaimed, therefore bypassing the nerves and nailbiting that other municipalities endured for their election.
Ehgoetz re-elected as Perth East mayor, Herlick defeated in North Easthope
The 2022 municipal election in Perth East saw little change from the previously-elected council.
