As the old sports adage goes, defense wins championships. The F.E. Madill senior girls’ basketball team is hoping that holds true when they take on the undefeated St. Michael Catholic Secondary School Warriors for the Huron-Perth title on Nov. 9.
News
Lucknow Kinsmen donate to Wingham hospital
The Lucknow Kinsmen recently donated $2,500 to the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation’s Radiothon campaign.
Proposed M-T Official Plan amendments would allow for ARUs
A public meeting was held on Nov. 1 at the Morris-Turnberry municipal office to discuss proposed changes to the Morris-Turnberry Official Plan and zoning bylaw.
Howick clerk retiring Nov. 15
After over eight years as clerk for the Township of Howick council, Carol Watson will be officially retiring as of Nov. 15.
North Huron council approves new Fire Coordinator
Deputy Fire Chief Chad Kregar is the new Fire Coordinator with the Huron County Mutual Fire Aid Association, gaining final approval on Nov. 7 from North Huron council and solidifying his nomination.
Britespan donates $5,000 to Northern Huron Connection Centre
Britespan Building Systems has announced it is contributing $5,000 toward the United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC).
North Huron council expresses opposition of provincial housing bills
Coun. Anita Van Hittersum pulled three items from the consent agenda at the Nov. 7 regular council meeting, both regarding recent bills set out by the provincial government.
Stranded
My husband and I drove to B.C. in July to greet our newest granddaughter, due on July 27. We drove because what we saw on the news about air travel after the pandemic was pretty scary: lost luggage, cancelled flights, long line-ups, etc.
Morris-Turnberry mayor thanks councillors, staff, media for support during past four years
At the conclusion of the Nov. 1 Morris-Turnberry council meeting – the final meeting of the current term of council – Mayor Jamie Heffer took a moment to thank councillors, staff and the media for their support during the past four years.
Bailey, Seip say farewell to North Huron council
The current North Huron council sat together for the last time on Nov. 7, with outgoing Reeve Bernie Bailey and Deputy Reeve Trevor Seip expressing their gratitude to fellow council members, staff, and the community with heartfelt goodbyes.
Perth County revises Code of Conduct
At the Nov. 3 Perth County council meeting, revisions were made to the council’s Code of Conduct and Complaint Protocol.
North Perth natives selected to PJHL North Prospects roster
Two North Perth natives represented the PJHL’s North Conference at the recent 2022-23 Top Prospects Game in Mitchell.
‘Curling is a sport that you can do your whole life’
At first glance, it may be easy to see why so many people hesitate to give curling a try.
Hurry, hard!
Matt Hutchison and Chris Beckner were two of the many curling participants of this year’s Ray Walter Memorial Bonspiel hosted at the Listowel Curling Club on Nov. 5.
Sabres, Predators meet in U8 clash in Kurtzville
The U8 Minor Novice Wallace Sabres and Central Perth Predators clashed at the Kurtzille Arena in regular season minor hockey action on Nov. 3.
