A report from the Audit Committee of the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) revealed the board had a surplus of $4,317,936.
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Perth County to replace two ambulances
On Dec. 1, Perth County council voted in favour of receiving the updated report “Paramedic Services 2023 Ambulance Vehicle Replacement.”
North Perth Fire Department hosts annual food, toy drive
The North Perth Fire Department was present at the Listowel Canadian Tire, Zehrs and Wal-Mart locations on Dec. 3, collecting toys and food for its annual fundraiser to benefit the Listowel branch of Salvation Army Family Services. Donations will continue to be accepted at the Listowel station on Wa
Residents ‘komt allen tesamen’ on Dec. 3
Many local residents did indeed ‘komt allen tesamen’ (all come together) for the singing and history of traditional Dutch Christmas carols at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Listowel on Saturday, Dec. 3.
In the season of Advent
Sunday, Nov. 27 was the first Sunday in the season of Advent 2022. The word “Advent” comes from the Latin “adventus,” which means coming or arrival.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The Stratford medallions in honour of Shakespeare
This is the 47th week in a series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stratford-Perth Archives. This week’s treasures are three medallions commissioned by the City of Stratford to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth. The accompanying examples were transferred to St
Where’s my free gas?
As you can see by the headline, I am tired of going to the pumps to fill up my vehicle with gas.
Today is not how the story ends
I was thinking the other day about the first time I saw someone who was living unsheltered in Listowel. Living in Waterloo and attending university, my life connected with many who were navigating diverse paths and I was grateful for the richness and growth it gave me.
Salvation Army concert marks return, Dec. 11
The Listowel Salvation Army brass band is ready to get down to brass tacks after three longs years that prevented the outfit from performing its annual Christmas concert live.
Gray family donates $610K to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation
On Nov. 30, Bill and Lynne Gray presented a cheque for $610,000 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation (LMHF) to aid in the expansion and renovation needed at the Fisher Family Primary Care Centre in Listowel.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Monkton Santa Claus Parade
MONKTON – The annual Monkton Christmas parade was well attended and featured a variety of…
Ehgoetz elected as Perth County warden
At the inaugural Dec. 1 meeting of Perth County council, a new warden was appointed for the coming term.
Hanover police perform CPR on person with no vital signs
Hanover police have had a busy few days.
Di Castri returns for fourth term as chair of Catholic school board
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board held its inaugural meeting on Nov. 21 at the Catholic Education Centre in Hanover.
Walkerton U11 Rep Capitals take part in Regional Silver Stick tourney
The Walkerton U11 Reps spent a lot of time at Wingham’s North Huron Wescast Community Complex over the past two weeks, as the squad participated in the 2022-23 Regional Silver Stick tournament. The Capitals came up short with three preliminary round losses.
