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Village outing changes perspective for Westfield class
There is plenty to be learned within the classroom setting, certainly no one would question that. But sometimes to gain true perspective, students must venture outside the walls of a school and walk in someone else’s shoes to gain the practical experience future leaders require, while gaining key at
19th century travelling portrait artists and artist-photographers
Earlier in Canada’s history, artists were mainly itinerant, moving from place to place and working to fulfill commissions from wealthy patrons. Most earned an income painting portraits.
Listowel Legion to host Family Day Carnival, Feb. 20
On Monday, Feb. 20, the Listowel Legion will be hosting a fun Family Day Carnival at Parkview Gardens.
Enjoying the Atwood outdoor rink
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.
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.
