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Four locals charged following North Perth drug trafficking investigation
NORTH PERTH – On Feb. 29, the Perth County OPP, members of the Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) along with the West Region Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit made a number of arrests following an investigation into drug trafficking in North Perth.
Wingham curling team finishes fourth in division at provincials
This past weekend, the Wingham Warriors curling team traveled to Stroud, Ont. for the Elementary School Curling Provincials.
North Huron appoints interim fire chief
NORTH HURON – The North Huron Fire Department will see a familiar face at the helm for the interim after the departure of Chief Kent Readman from the top post just over one year after he came back to the area.
Council hopes volunteers will step up for Listowel’s 150th
Next year is a major milestone for the Town of Listowel, its’ 150th anniversary.
Huron County Library participating in Drive to End Period Poverty, Mar. 3-10
The Huron County Library is participating in the Drive to End Period Poverty from March 3-10.
AMDSB moves April 19 PA Day due to solar eclipse
As a result of the rare total solar eclipse occurring on Monday, April 8, and out of an abundance of caution, the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) will be rescheduling the April PA Day.
North Perth emergency crews respond to multi-vehicle collision
North Perth emergency crews responded to the scene of a multi-vehicle collision near the intersection of Highway 23 and Line 84 south of Listowel on Feb. 28.
Cyclones wrap regular season with pair of wins
LISTOWEL – It’s been five years since the Listowel Cyclones last won a playoff series, a…
North Perth partners with province to move marriage licences online
“Our number has been called, so to speak, by the province for consideration of changes to operations related to marriage licenses,” North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg declared at the March 4 council meeting.
A killer disease makes a return run – measles
Anyone planning to travel over Spring Break is being advised to make sure they and their children are properly immunized. We are not talking about visiting some exotic location; we are talking south Florida. And we are not talking about a rare, new disease; we are talking about measles.
Intimate partner violence discussed by Grey Bruce Board of Health
The Feb. 23 meeting of the Grey Bruce Board of Health began with discussion about the role public health plays in what has become a major issue in the area – intimate partner violence.
Project Safe Trade offers local residents safe place to complete online transactions
The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) held a press conference Monday, March 4 to announce the addition of a Project Safe Trade spot at the Walkerton detachment.
Rotary Club donates to Walkerton meal program
The program is the vision of MaryAnn Kroetsch, previous owner of K’s Kountry Kitchen. It offers free meals, once a month, for dining in or take out.
In the spotlight at Skate Wallace Carnival
Many skaters performed at the Skate Wallace Carnival at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Saturday, March 2.
