Emersyn, 8, and Hannah, 5, skate alongside cousins Brooklyn, 11, and Blake, 9, at the Atwood Lions Club’s outdoor rink on Feb. 2. The rink has remained closed for the last week following an increase in temperatures throughout the area.
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North Perth budget meetings postponed until March, April
Budget talk will remain paused at North Perth council, as the budget committee postponed the remainder of their meetings until March and April.
Kempston and Werth marks 15th anniversary with Paddyfest giveaway
To help celebrate its upcoming 15th anniversary in business, Kempston and Werth Realty Ltd. is offering a timely promotion to coincide with North Perth’s most anticipated annual event.
Resident looking to establish North Perth Heritage Committee
As Jessica Carter passionately says, one of the best ways to see where we’re going as a community is to look back at where we’ve come from.
Atwood Lions Club to build new pathway in Lions Park
A delegation from the Atwood Lions Club was heard at the recent North Perth council meeting on Feb. 13. Atwood Lion Tyler Martin gave a presentation to council outlining the proposed project for a pathway and park beautification project in Atwood Lions Park.
Rae announces two high-speed internet projects complete in rural Perth County
On Feb. 10, Matthew Rae, Member of Provincial Parliament for Perth-Wellington, announced the completion of two broadband projects in North Perth during a press event at Gerber’s Workwear in Donegal, one of the many businesses in the area that now have access to high-speed internet.
HPPH presents draft budget to Huron County council
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) presented its 2023-2024 budget package to Huron County council on Feb. 8.
Huron County examines 2023 draft budget, debate cuts
Huron County council held a special council session on Feb. 8 to review and consider the 2023 draft budget, working together to discuss where cuts could be made to reduce the proposed levy increase of $5,733,057, or 12.46 per cent.
January a good month for home sales in North Huron
January was a good month for home sales in North Huron.
Morris-Turnberry amends bylaws to address Bill 23, Bill 109 changes
Council have approved amendments to three bylaws that will address changes to building and planning process introduced through two provincial bills.
North Huron moves to contractor for cemetery lawn maintenance
To address some inefficiencies in the North Huron public works department and help alleviate some costs associated with the 2023 Budget deliberations, council agreed to contract out the lawn maintenance at the Wingham and Blyth active cemeteries.
Resident concerned about possible soil contamination at former scrap yard
A Morris-Turnberry resident is concerned that a property adjacent to his may have contaminated soil.
Bluevale Hall receives funds to make front entrance accessible
The Bluevale Community Hall will soon have a fully accessible – and properly working – front entrance thanks to a successful grant application by the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.
25th anniversary and final Barn Dance Jamboree moves ahead
Ruth Baxter, president of the Barn Dance Historical Society, sent a letter to North Huron council on Jan. 17 requesting confirmation that its 25th anniversary Barn Dance Jamboree and Campout event would not be affected by any decision made about the Blyth and District Community Centre in the budget
Celebrating the joy of learning
Preservation of the French language and Quebecois culture has been a hot-button topic in Canada for as long as I can remember.
