Council feels it is time to take another look at bringing all winter maintenance operations back in-house.
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Wicked Ride returns to Listowel
The ‘Wicked Ride’ is a women’s only charitable event touring southwestern Ontario’s roads, shops, services & points of interest, with the latest edition taking place on Saturday, Aug. 13.
Stratford/Perth Shelterlink seeks new board members
Stratford/Perth Shelterlink is seeking applications from interested individuals to join its board of directors for a three-year term.
Listowel BIA coordinator moving on from role after five years
Last week marked the end of an era when it comes to the Listowel Business Improvement Area (BIA).
Wanted suspect arrested in Listowel
On Aug. 6 just after 4 a.m., Perth County OPP stopped a motor vehicle on Queen Street East in the Municipality of North Perth.
North Perth council extends OPP contract for two more years
With its current policing contract set to expire at the end of 2022, the Municipality of North Perth extended its agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) through the end of 2024 at a recent meeting.
‘Serve From Home’ connects youth with community
A dedication to and love of the community in which they live was on full display last week at a number of sites around the area, as local church youth spent several days volunteering their time towards projects and causes that enhance the lives of others.
PLAY REVIEW: Be inspired and entertained by Drayton Festival’s final show of season, ‘Good Ol’ Country Gospel’
The final show of the season at the Drayton Festival Theatre is Good Ol’ Country Gospel, which takes you back to the days of country church sing-a-longs.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Campbell Photo Collection
In the 31st edition of our ongoing series ‘50 Treasures from Stratford-Perth Archives,’ this week we feature the photographs from the Campbell Collection.
Being transformed
Before adaptation into a famous movie franchise, one of my favourite toys when I was young were Transformers (Alien robots that transform from a robot to a vehicle/animal and back!).
Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Construction commenced on Listowel’s Elizabeth Street, with a price tag of…
Listowel’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore closing doors next month
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in town will be closing its doors on Sept. 2.
Park fun
Letty Buchanan, just shy of three years old, enjoys a ride down the slide at Atwood Lions Park on Aug. 5.
Former Keeso sawmill site approved for rezoning
Council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment that would allow the new owner of the former J.H. Keeso and Sons Ltd. property to build an agricultural manufacturing facility.
North Perth Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards open nominations
It’s time once again for the community to come forward and honour the local businesses and organizations that make everyone North Perth Proud.
