Father’s Day: A day that brings joy and celebration for some of us, and pain, grief and disappointment for others. But this polarizing response doesn’t change its worth and value. And it doesn’t change the fact that we all share a father figure who gives ample reason to celebrate.
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Fifty Archives Treasures: Committed to His Charge and the Lizars sisters
In the continuing series “Treasures from Stratford-Perth Archives,” this week we feature a very special copy of the novel Committed to His Charge by local authors Robina and Kathleen Lizars. Together, they wrote three books.
Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Chris Kurz, Listowel’s ‘marathon man,’ completed his third run in…
On the topic of departures…
This is going to be a two-part column focusing on two completely different things. Airports and thank-yous.
18-year-old charged with stunt driving
The Perth County OPP has charged a young driver after they were speeding more than 50 km/h over the limit.
ATV stolen from Line 90 residence
On June 17, Perth County OPP received a report of a stolen all-terrain vehicle (ATV) from a residence on Line 90, in the Municipality of North Perth.
Shoplifter arrested in Listowel
A suspect has been charged after stealing from a local business in the Municipality of North Perth.
Tools stolen following residential break-in
Police are looking for suspect(s) after a break, enter and theft at a residence on Perth Line 88 in the Municipality of North Perth.
Thieves steal $33K in cash, jewellery from residence
On June 10 just before 6 p.m., the Perth County OPP responded to a report of a break, enter and theft at a residence located on Perth Line 72 in the Municipality of North Perth.
Rash of Pride vandalism plagues area
Wellington County and Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are actively investigating a rash of mischiefs in the Township of Mapleton, Municipality of North Perth and the Town of Minto.
LDSS holds Grade 10 science fair
Over the course of two periods on Thursday, June 16, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) held its Grade 10 academic students science fair in the large gym.
Municipal employment video eyed to attract newcomers
On June 20, North Perth council got an update on an employment video meant to advertise working at the municipality; they approved a number of drainage and tender awards; and directed staff to organize additional public meetings on the proposed truck bypass and downtown improvements.
Teddy Bear Play Day returns
Soccer player Eyoram Tesfay traded his cleats for a harness at the North Perth Teddy Bear Play Day on June 18 – he managed to make it to the top of the rock-climbing station. The annual children’s event took over Listowel Memorial Park this past Saturday, where kids and adults took part in free game
To hybrid or not to hybrid: Council to return to chambers in hybrid format, full in-person to be reviewed at later date
To hybrid or not to hybrid, that is the question. After some back and forth on June 6, North Perth council voted to defer the decision on how council can return to chambers – if they return at all.
Eastdale Public School hosts Fun Fair
Eastdale Public School’s Fun Fair marked its return on a windy Friday evening, June 17. Families were treated to a variety of activities, including an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, potato sack races, science modules, and a fundraising raffle to benefit school programs.
