Members of Howick council, local dignitaries, as well as representatives from Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and Grant Match pictured at the grand opening celebration of the Howick Trail in Gorrie. Grant Match is an organization retained by the township to assist in securing government fundi
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VON Perth-Huron staff member receives award of distinction
Each year, the VON Canada Award of Distinction is bestowed on someone who has given outstanding service at the local or regional level of the organization and who deserves special recognition for their contribution to furthering the work and goals of VON Canada.
IN PHOTOS: Atwood Witches Walk 2023
The 2023 edition of the Atwood Witches Walk was held on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event saw 1,557 people walk the trail and raise approximately $12,000 this year.
Friends gather at Harvest Dinner
A group of friends is pictured before enjoying the delicious meal at the Listowel Agricultural Society’s Harvest Dinner on Oct. 28 at the Agricultural Hall. The event featured a social hour, meal, and auction. Pictured: Bonna May, Russell May, Joyce Spense, David Martin, Marj Martin, Susan Martin, M
Drayton Entertainment production serves as poignant tribute to love and loss
Love in the time of war is always bittersweet, and this is the takeaway from Drayton Entertainment’s Mary’s Wedding, currently playing at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.
Seeing with loving eyes
I have a favourite story that I often use as a sermon illustration.
Halloween around the county 100 years ago
Though Halloween has passed, we hope you had more treats than tricks.
The time is now to unshackle Canada’s small businesses
It’s understandable why many people often refer to small businesses as the backbone of our economy.
Disastrous reign of Nicholas II helped shape the 20th-century political spectrum
When Nikolay II Alexandrovich Romanov came into power on Nov. 1, 1894, he was nowhere near ready for the massive responsibilities involved with running the world’s largest empire.
Winter is coming
The catch phrase from Game of Thrones, “Winter is coming,” has taken on an ominous new meaning, to anyone concerned about the folks camping in parks.
RFP awarded for Wallace Optimist Park playground
As recommended by staff, council selected an Alberta company’s proposal for the new playground at the Wallace Optimist Park with a cost of up to $117,486.59 excluding taxes.
Extrication training
In accordance with Office of the Fire Marshall mandates, all new firefighting recruits in Ontario must be trained in and perform skill sets on vehicle extrication practices, which is exactly what new North Perth Fire Department recruits were tasked with on Oct. 22 at the North Perth landfill site in
North Perth has strong opinions about cell service gaps, agrees to send ‘tersely-worded’ letter
Members of council have compared the lack of adequate cellular service to a public health and safety issue, as well as a barrier to economic growth.
Chamber of Commerce recognizes six recipients in latest edition of Business Excellence Awards
It’s evident that the public has indeed seen excellence over the last year in terms of the local business community, with six worthy recipients honoured last week at the 2023 North Perth Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Gala.
