The first meeting of the 2022 budget process was held on Oct. 6, a visioning meeting to discuss ideas brought forward through a public survey, which was available throughout September.
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North Perth to require proof of COVID vaccination for everyone 12 and older at rec facilities
In response to the letter of instruction issued by Huron Perth Public Health, effective at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 31, 2021, every person age 12 years and older wishing to access any of the municipally operated recreation facilities in North Perth will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID
Pettapiece announces $3.9M for Perth-Wellington hospitals
Hospitals in Perth-Wellington are set to receive over $3.9 million in funding, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced last week.
Fresh, new chapter beginning for Stratford-Perth Pride
Pride in Perth County has a new name and look.
Local knitter hoping for wool donations, creates hats, afghans for people in need
Ruthann Salzman has been crocheting afghans and knitting hats for the homeless or people in need for the last eight to 10 years, but she says that the wool has become very expensive.
In Photos – Pumpkinpalooza 2021
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In Photos – Listowel Ag. Society hosts craft/pumpkin show
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Seniors’ bocce in Listowel
Seniors’ bocce has enjoyed steady turnouts throughout the summer and into fall, with Marg Smith and Ken Pike (pictured above) facing off in a match on Sept. 30 at the Elm Avenue courts adjacent to Listowel Memorial Park. (Below) Wilma Rathwell and Doug Filsinger watch their throws move into position
Cyclones salvage week with lopsided victory over Bandits
After dropping a pair of close back-to-back decisions late last week, the Listowel Junior Cyclones rebounded with a victory on Oct. 3 in Brantford to close out their weekend action.
Council follows RAC recommendation to not further subsidize North Perth minor ice sports
Council decided on Oct. 4 not to support a reduction of ice rates for minor sports in North Perth facilities.
Authentic, quality cuisine served up at Spice India
Those who have never sampled Indian cuisine are greatly missing out. There’s nothing quite like its unique blend of ingredients and spices that come together to create a delicious meal, with no two dishes tasting exactly alike. A truly exotic experience for the senses, every single time.
Archives announces new digitized collection addition coming soon through ‘Families of Perth County’
A significant addition is coming soon to the Digitized Collections section of the Stratford-Perth Archives website. ‘Families of Perth County’ is a project that aims to locate, preserve and share photographs and associated documents related to the lives of several Perth County families.
What’s in a name? The muddy Maitland’s ties to Canada’s residential school system
Menesetung is a Chippewa word meaning “laughing waters”, a very pleasant name that brings to mind a river that could have been the main source of life for most of us in the Midwestern Newspapers reading area. In fact, it once was.
CKNX Radiothon proceeds to help fund new Listowel hospital mammography technology
LISTOWEL – With the 20th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon coming up next weekend, the…
Fashion show to support proposed library, social services hub project
In-person events have been few and far between since the beginning of the pandemic. Local entrepreneur Lee Anne Andriessen is organizing an upcoming event that will not only allow people to reconnect socially, but to also support a worthwhile project that will benefit the community for years to come
