Following North Perth council’s decision to support a Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) recommendation to not reduce ice rental rates after a request from the Listowel Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) for cost leniency, to say that President Claude Leroux was disappointed would be an understatement
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Energy minister announces Perth East gas expansion
Energy Minister Todd Smith was in Perth East last week, joining Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece and Perth East Mayor Rhonda Ehgoetz to announce that approximately 44 local homes, farms and businesses in Brunner will be able to connect to natural gas for the first time thanks to the province’s
Second annual Women United DEBx talk focuses on clothing, community
United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) DEBx talk returns for a second year on Nov. 5, with The Voice of Dress, a panel discussion focused on the role of fashion, what dress means to communities and in Canadian society, moderated by last year’s speaker Dr. Laura Morlock. Singer, songwriter, actor and multi-
North Perth approves winter service to additional 4.5 km of sidewalk in Listowel
Increased use of sidewalks in both developing areas and older areas of Listowel has demonstrated a need to increase the winter maintenance service level.
Annual Radiothon brings in $506K for area hospitals
The 20th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves on Oct. 16, once again proving to be a dynamic partner in fundraising for rural midwestern Ontario health care. $506,053.83 was raised in support of 12 area hospitals.
Local knitter overwhelmed by support from Banner readers
Listowel Banner readers made Ruthann Salzman happy by showing support when she put out a call for help to continue her work crocheting afghans and knitting hats for the homeless or people in need.
It Takes A Village open to help community, receive donations at new Listowel location
The move is complete and It Takes A Village reopened at 148 Main St. W. on Oct. 12 to continue its work supporting the community and to start receiving donations at the new location.
‘Perth County Historical Material Collected, 1954-57’
The simple title page of one of the most important manuscripts at Stratford-Perth Archives reads: ‘Perth County Historical Material Collected 1954 – 1957 under the supervision of Miss E. Lillian Morley, B. A. at the request of County Council.’
OPP reveals local results of Operation Impact, Oct. 8-11
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) utilized all available officers to participate in Operation Impact from Oct. 8-11.
‘Halloweenies’ invite public to fright night, Oct. 30-31
Virtually everyone has a hobby; woodworking, golf, sewing – whatever it may be, and everyone to their own. For Jeff Whiteside and Martine Desrosiers, Halloween has become much more than a hobby, it’s a way of life.
Impaired driver arrested
On Sept. 26 just after 1 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police officer was on general patrol in the Municipality of North Perth when they conducted a traffic stop.
Listowel shoplifter charged
On Sept. 20 just before 12 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a shoplifter at a business on Mitchell Road South in Listowel.
Listowel resident charged with multiple domestic offences
One person is facing charges following a domestic incident in the Municipality of North Perth.
Missing Perth East youth found following regional police search
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with the assistance of the Toronto Police Service and Stratford Police Service, has located an 11-year-old youth who had been missing from the Township of Perth East since Oct. 16.
