LISTOWEL - The first proposed mayor’s budget for North Perth includes a property tax increase of 6.61 per cent, equal to about $161 per year, or $13 per month, for a median assessed residential household ($271,000).
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Council defers decision on sale of Perth Meadows
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council deferred a decision on transferring Perth Meadows to United Way Perth Hurons’ non-profit housing organization United Housing for $1, until its next meeting.
In Line Family Chiropractic holds 20th annual Toys for Tots program
WALKERTON - “Our hearts are full. Thank you, Walkerton! A huge, heartfelt thank-you to everyone who stopped by our sleigh at the municipality of Brockton’s Hometown Christmas Market last week,” officials of Inline Family Chiropractic state.
Walkerton Seniors cards
WALKERTON - Euchre and solo were enjoyed at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Nov. 19 and Friday, Nov. 21.
Construction worker air-lifted to hospital following collision near Underwood
KINCARDINE - Emergency services responded after a construction worker was struck by a passenger vehicle on Highway 21, in the area of Underwood, on Monday, Nov. 24, at approximately 5:19 p.m.
Thousands of Nativities – artistic arrangements of all shapes and sizes on display
WALKERTON - Thousands of Nativities, from paper displays to handcarved and sculpted models, filled the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints starting Nov. 20 for the annual Christmas time event.
Attendance record broken at Chepstow cards
CHEPSTOW - The Young at Heart euchre and solo on Monday Nov. 24, at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall, featured a new record for attendance.
Salvation Army kicks off Christmas Kettle Campaign
LISTOWEL - The Salvation Army Listowel launched its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign on Nov. 22.
Howick Township council authorizes contract for snow removal in Gorrie at meeting
HOWICK - Council here has authorized the 2026 sidewalk snow clearing contract for Gorrie with Steve Vogel of Steve’s Landscaping and Construction at its Nov. 18 meeting.
New Hanover water tower
HANOVER - The new Hanover water tower located at the south end of town near Hanover and District Hospital is now up, and can be seen for miles.
REVIEW: Sing! Show Chorus makes the season ‘merry and bright’ with four sold-out performances
WALKERTON - The Sing! Show Chorus presented Sing! this Christmas to four full houses Nov. 20-23.
Ribfest proposed in Brockton
WALKERTON - It may be “beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” at least, according to the Brockton council agenda of Nov. 25, but plans are already underway to add an event to what promises to be a busy, fun summer in 2026.
Provincial announcement influences SVCA draft budget
FORMOSA - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors passed the 2026 draft budget, with only a 1.57 per cent increase to the municipal apportionment (levy). This was accomplished by using reserves, amid concerns about what will happen to the reserves with regionalization.
Walkerton Foodbank receives $2,000 donation
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The history of E.S. Keeler shoes
Shoes have long been an essential article of clothing. The first census in what is now Canada was conducted in 1666. It shows 20 shoemakers serving a population of 3,512 European settlers.
