PERTH COUNTY - Stepping up from the county’s deputy role, North Perth Deputy Mayor, Doug Kellum put his name forward successfully for the 2024/25 Perth County Warden position.
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Blyth Festival team present economic impact study
The economic impact study shows that over the last six seasons (from 2018 to 2024), the festival has generated a total GDP impact of $29 million. In the 2024 season alone, the festival had an economic impact of $8.1 million.
Website provides region-specific information on climate change
“The Climate Project is an accessible online hub of localized climate change information and impacts. Funded by Bruce Power and created by the Nuclear Innovation Institute, this project aims to deliver region-specific climate change data and explain its implications for our community."
Walkerton Rotary donated to local food bank
WALKERTON - Rotary Club of Walkerton members donated two boxes of food and $1,020 in cash to the Walkerton Food Bank.
Formosa transforms into ‘Musical Magical Christmas’ wonderland
FORMOSA - The hamlet of Formosa is pretty as a picture any season of the year, but come Christmas, it transforms into a veritable wonderland of lights, whimsical creatures and delightful displays.
North Perth Fire Department held its’ annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Fire Department held its annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive on Dec. 7, collecting donations of new unwrapped toys and food at Canadian Tire, Zehrs and Walmart in Listowel.
Community Risk Assessment completed
“There is always the possibility of an event that could adversely affect the community, including health, property, organization, environment, and society. The best possible mitigation of any fire or life safety risk is to deal with the threat before it occurs,” the CRA report states.
Postal strike continues
OWEN SOUND - Owen Sound Local 582 Canadian Union of Postal Workers marched to Alex Ruff’s office in Owen Sound last week.
Stratford-Perth Archives Newspaper Database draws enthusiastic community response
PERTH COUNTY - Earlier this year, Stratford-Perth Archives launched a new newspaper database via the OurDigitalWorld website.
Santa visits Monkton for annual parade
MONKTON - Santa Claus made a visit to Monkton on Dec. 7 for the community’s annual Christmas Parade.
Flag request delegation cut short by mayor
NORTH PERTH - A delegate to council was given three chances to stay on track, before Mayor Todd Kasenberg warned he was about to get the proverbial hook.
Christmas with the Salvation Army concert held at Trinity United Church
LISTOWEL - Christmas with the Salvation Army, a benefit concert for Salvation Army Community and Family Services was held at Trinity United Church in Listowel on Dec. 7.
Listowel Clinic has implemented new fees, clinic officials explain what this means for patients
LISTOWEL - Facing rising office expenses and government restrictions, Listowel’s Fisher Family Clinic (operated as a Family Health Organization, or FHO) is no longer able to provide certain services free of charge.
Council updated on Valleyside bluff erosion
BROCKTON - Just after Christmas, almost two years ago, Brockton council heard the preferred alternative recommendation for the eroding bluffs along the north side of the Saugeen River in Walkerton.
Perth County council votes to discontinue PC Connect Rural Route program
PERTH COUNTY - With a divided vote of 6-4, Perth County voted to discontinue the PC Connect Rural Route program as of March 31, 2025. The same day the program will complete its pilot project period.
