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June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Did you know that Stratford was briefly home to the highly accomplished Dr. Oronhyatekha of the Six Nations Reserve near Brantford? He worked as a surgeon in Stratford from 1871 to 1873. Learn more at facebook.com/PerthCounty/.

Following a Council meeting yesterday, Perth County held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the new Courthouse entrance and administrative offices. Full story: perthcounty.ca/news #PerthCounty

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. A day where we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada Learn more about this day and National Indigenous History Month: rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1466616436… #NIPD2025

On hot days drink plenty of water, even if not thirsty, to decrease the risk of dehydration. 🥤Drink water before, during & after physical activities 🍉Eat more fruits & veggies (they contain water) 🍋Flavour water with mint, cucumber, lemon or berries hpph.ca/heat

📢☀️Cooling station at West Perth Arena Lobby: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM. 🏊Free swim: June 23, 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM. 💦Splash pad: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily. 💦Water refills at Arena Lobby and Public Library

Perth County's Administration Offices (1 Huron Street, Stratford) & the Stratford-Perth Archives (4273 Line 34, Stratford) will be closed Tuesday, July 1, 2025. All locations resume regular hours Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Stratford-Perth Archives was sad to hear the news of Rheo Thompson’s recent passing. Thompson was a local candy expert, and beloved member of the community. Rhéo Thompson Candies Candy began in 1969 and continues as a Stratford staple today. perthcounty.ca/en/stratfordpe…

📣News Release - Perth County is excited to announce the opening of the autumn Stewardship Program application intake on July 2, 2025. 🌳 Learn more: perthcounty.ca/stewardship Full story: perthcounty.ca/news

Road or Line Painting is beginning in Perth County, Watch for slow moving equipment with flashing work lights, also near this equipment will be wet paint, avoid driving on road lines! #PerthCounty #DriveSafe

Join our team! We're hiring a Primary Care Paramedic, Community Paramedic. Learn more and apply today: perthcounty.ca/employment #PerthCounty

🌳Today's the day!🌲 Applications NOW OPEN for the Fall intake of the Stewardship Program! Learn more: perthcounty.ca/stewardship

On July 1, 1867 the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick united to become the Dominion of Canada. Perth County residents flocked to Stratford to celebrate. The day included a military parade, sports, and a public picnic. Read more at perthcounty.ca/archivesblog

It was great to have John Nater stop by our Perth County Admin Offices for a tour today with Warden Doug Kellum and Executive Director of Public Works John McClelland. An excellent chance to see of all the exciting and transformative changes to the facility! #PerthCounty

On July 6, 1925, an F1 tornado ripped through Monkton, ON. Perth County has had approximately 50 confirmed tornadoes from 1790 to 2010. This photo captured the aftermath of an earlier tornado that came through Monkton in 1916. #TBT Read the whole story at perthcounty.ca/archivesblog

📣News Release: 🚑 Perth County Paramedic Services was honoured to receive a generous donation of 3 AEDs from Kickstart My Heart earlier this year. The donated AED’s will become part of Perth County’s regional Public Access Defibrillator. 💓 Full Story: perthcounty.ca/news

A generous community member recently donated records from the Malcolm Furniture Company’s Listowel plant to Stratford-Perth Archives, including copies of a staff photo taken on July 19, 1990. If you would like a print, contact [email protected]. perthcounty.ca/archivesblog

🚑Join our team! We're hiring Primary Care Paramedics. Read the full position details and apply today!: perthcounty.ca/employment

Did you check out Stratford’s “History Alive!” event on July 19? If you did, you probably spotted one of our Assistant Archivists at the booth for the Stratford-Perth Archives! We shared some old photographs of Stratford’s City Hall and historical trivia. [email protected]

Perth County's Administration Offices (1 Huron Street, Stratford) & the Stratford-Perth Archives (4273 Line 34, Stratford) will be closed Monday, August 4, 2025. All locations will resume regular hours Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Horatio Walker was born and raised in Listowel in the 1850s to 1860s. First nurturing his creative talent in the village, Horatio would eventually become one of the most influential and well-known Canadian artists of his time. Read the whole story at perthcounty.ca/archivesblog