Rewriting history
Hugh Chatfield's documentary film presents alternative history of local historical figure Daniel Daverne.
Perth celebrates Canada’s 142nd birthday
July
1 kicks off the 142nd year of confederation with children’s games at the soccer
fields starting at 4 p.m. Kite flying, the bicycle parade, races, an egg toss
and a shoe toss will provide some fun in the sun for even the youngest
children, and each child will win a prize.
Spirit of survival in Relay for Life
Lombardy will celebrate its 10th anniversary of the Relay for Life fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society on June 12 and 13.
Ghosts laid to rest
The
Redcoats came to town on Friday evening and set up camp at Last Duel Park. They staged several military
re-enactments and could be seen at various times marching through Perth, but Sunday’s
rededication of the Old Burying Ground was the main event.
Community theatre—the next generation
Courtney Mason is planning a new summer youth theatre program that will make use of the Carolee and Geoff Mason Theatre, named for her parents, long-time drama teachers at Perth and District Collegiate Institue.
Perth Police contract negotiations at a standstill
The Perth Police are asking for fairness in the debate over salaries that has slowed negotiations between police and the local police services board.
New website to link local growers, businesses
Lanark Local Flavour is hoping
a new website and an online inventory will help local food producers and the
businesses that want to buy their produce.