Georgian Peaks skier James Crawford wins at Kitzbuhel. A downhill skier who got his start on the hills of Georgian Peaks just outside Thornbury became the Canadian skier in 42 years to win the prestigious World Cup downhill on the Streif course in Kitzbuhel, Austria this past weekend.

Jan 16, 2025 · Bree was the hard-luck losing goalie against the first-place Patriots, making 38 saves, while Aidan Hill was sharp and made 53 saves in backstopping an exciting 5-4 overtime victory on home ice against third-place Fergus Jan. 11.

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Dec 8, 2020 · Article content. Today, we launch an all-new website for the Mitchell Advocate — based on feedback from readers like you. You’ll notice a fresh new look and feel, with big images and bold headlines.

Unofficially, West Perth looking at seven per cent tax hike for 2025. West Perth ratepayers should prepare for an approximate seven per cent tax rate increase for 2025, or less than $10 per month for the average residential homeowner, council was told at its Jan. 13 meeting.

3 days ago · A Mitchell-based agri-business has received a $500,000 provincial grant to aid in its four-year $7.2-million expansion, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced Jan. 24. The provincial grant from the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund will help fund the expansion of Van Der Burgt Grains (V.D ...

Jan 14, 2025 · So despite receiving six letters and two in-person delegations from neighbours expressing opposition to the proposal — not only for safety concerns about the busy corner, which serves as the main thoroughfare to the Mitchell Golf & Country Club, but also for the “monstrous” size of the planned building — councillors felt their hands were tied.

1 day ago · Rotary Hospice is more than four walls — it’s about the loving, compassionate moments that take place within. This Valentine’s season, Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth and Quadro Communications Co-Operative Inc. are inviting the community to share the love by participating in a February matching ...

Jul 10, 2024 · The Ministry of Transportation granted permission for Ontario Road to be closed from St. David Street two blocks west to the stoplights at St. George Street, as well as from St. Andrew Street north to Montreal Street and south to Quebec Street from 4 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Poppy Lane will also be closed but earlier, from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., to accommodate installation of portable toilets.

Harmer nets first OHL goal; Vosper makes Team Ontario. September was a busy one for West Perth athletes in post-secondary institutions, but the biggest mark of all was likely Carson Harmer’s first Ontario Hockey League (OHL) goal for the defending Memorial Cup champion Saginaw Spirit in Sault Ste. Marie Sept. 27.