24-583: North Perth may refer to: North Perth, Ontario , Canada North Perth, Western Australia Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title North Perth . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=North_Perth&oldid=933020743 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
48-545: A manufacturer of injection-moulded automotive parts with a 240,000-square-foot facility employing 500. In 2012, EFS Plastics constructed a 40,000 square foot plant in the North Perth Industrial Park. Other businesses in the park include Vision Manufacturing Solutions, Hutchison Precision Inc., Shredall and Energrow. HLA/Horst Welding was planning to complete a new 64,000 square foot metal fabrication facility in 2016. In addition to Listowel Technology and
72-578: A satellite station in Listowel. The North Perth Fire Department is a volunteer service operating from three stations; Monkton, Atwood and Listowel. Emergency Medical and ambulance services are provided by Perth County EMS. Public Libraries are located in Listowel, Atwood and Monkton. Medical facilities include Listowel Memorial Hospital and the Fisher Family Primary Care Centre with family physicians' offices. North Perth
96-570: A thriving village that includes a postal service, community library, recreation centre, several churches and a number of other business establishments. Monkton is home of the Monkton Wildcats , a club within the Senior AA Hockey League which is part of Western Ontario Athletic Association . Also, Monkton is home to the paralympic hockey player Corbyn Smith . He is known for earning a silver medal in para ice hockey at
120-764: Is Presbyterian (21.2%) followed by United Church (21.1%), Roman Catholic (12.5%), Lutheran (8,7%), Anglican (3.5%), Pentecostal (1.8%), Baptist (1.4%) and other Christian (29.5%). North Perth is served by the Avon Maitland District School Board or the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board . Policing is done by the Ontario Provincial Police , Perth County Detachment, based in Sebringville, Ontario with
144-743: Is a village in Perth County, Ontario , Canada , located at the intersection of County Roads 55 and 23. The community is west of Milverton and southwest of Listowel . It is part of the Municipality of North Perth . The village is home to the Monkton Wildcats , a Senior Hockey Club of the Western Ontario Athletic Association . The village is situated partly in Logan but largely in Elma. Monkton originated with
168-527: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages North Perth, Ontario North Perth is a lower-tier municipality in Ontario , Canada . Its name is based on its location in the northern portion of Perth County . The main community in North Perth is the former town of Listowel . Other communities include the former towns of Atwood and Monkton, and
192-668: Is home to over 300 businesses across a variety of business and service sectors. The Municipality is served by the Perth County Economic Development Office, Stratford/Perth Centre for Business, and Listowel Retail Merchants Association. These organizations work in tandem to identify opportunities for local economic growth and to provide resources and support for local business. North Perth includes companies such as Trillium Mutual (head office), Listowel Technologies, Erie Meats, Spinrite Yarns and large national retailers. The area's 57-acre business park
216-556: Is working to attract new industries from across the region. The Campbell Soup Company , in Listowel, was a major local employer for 48 years, operating a frozen, foodservice and specialty food plant. This relationship ended abruptly with the announcement of the factory's pending closure on April 28, 2008. In 2010 the former plant was purchased by Erie Meat Products and expected to ship 50-60 million pounds of poultry to world markets on an annual basis. Since 1996 North Perth has attracted new industries, including Listowel Technology, Inc.
240-415: The 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , North Perth had a population of 15,538 living in 5,959 of its 6,171 total private dwellings, a change of 18.3% from its 2016 population of 13,130 . With a land area of 493.09 km (190.38 sq mi), it had a population density of 31.5/km (81.6/sq mi) in 2021. Children aged 9 and under account for approximately 13.4% of
264-470: The Canada 2016 Census in a land area of 6.65 square kilometres; at the time there were 3,159 occupied dwellings. The Township of Elma was incorporated in 1857. It was named after Lady Elma Bruce, the daughter of Canada's newly arrived Governor General James Bruce better known as Lord Elgin. The earliest recorded settler in the area was John Grant in 1853. Wallace was incorporated in 1858 and included
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#1732787506081288-489: The 2011 National Household Survey was $ 37,155 with an average after-tax income of $ 32,131. According to the 2011 National Household Survey, the majority of residents of North Perth are members of a Christian faith and account for 78.2% of the population. Less than 1% of the population is Muslim, and the remaining population reported no religious affiliation. Of the Christian population, the largest religious affiliation
312-484: The Listowel Memorial Hospital, other major employers, and the number of employees, include the following according to County records: The Municipality of North Perth is governed by a Municipal Council composed of ten members including a Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and eight Councillors. The Councillors represent Elma, Listowel and Wallace. The mayor for the 2022-2026 term is Todd Kasenberg. Kasenberg
336-530: The Town of Listowel into the Town of North Perth received Royal assent . The amalgamation came into effect on January 1, 1998. Ontario Provincial Police currently provides law enforcement services in the community through its North Perth Detachment in Listowel. The township comprises the communities of Atwood , Britton , Donegal , Gowanstown , Kurtzville , Listowel , Monkton , Newry , Teviotdale , Trowbridge and Wallace . 2006 Census of Canada In
360-420: The construction of the Logan gravel road. In 1857 Mr. T. M. Daly, a contractor on the highway, erected the first building in the new settlement, a blacksmith shop located on 47 Maddison st east. Once the gravel road was completed, a stage route was opened from Mitchell to Newry to carry passengers and provide a mail service between the two communities. Two hotels were built to accommodate travelers, one in Logan,
384-405: The former townships of Elma and Wallace. The municipality was incorporated in 1998 and is heavily agricultural. As of the 2016 Census, the township had a population of 13,130 in a land area of 493.14 square kilometres. There were 5,098 occupied private dwellings. Settler John Binning arrived in 1852 and was the first to create a permanent residence in the area originally named Mapleton. The name
408-491: The largest economic sectors by number of workers employed are manufacturing (1,190 workers); retail trade (1,005 workers); agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (890 workers); health care and social assistance (715 workers) and construction (500 workers). Other industries in the region employing more than 200 workers are finance and insurance; professional, scientific and technical services; educational services; and transportation and warehousing. The average income reported in
432-611: The local school for many years. At an early period, Monkton had a match factory, two saw mills, planing mill , shingle mill, tannery and several business houses. In the mid-nineteenth century, pioneer ministers established a Christian church in the village. The local mercantile store, which was operated by Mr. Dunsmore, served as the first church building. Today there are three churches in Monkton, all within mainline, Protestant denominations: Redeemer Lutheran, Knox Presbyterian and Monkton United Church of Canada. Monkton continues to be
456-462: The other in Elma, and a third hotel was built in 1883. In the same period, Mr. Winstanley obtained a grant of 1,000 acres to aid in the establishment of a sawmill. About 1878 William Machan purchased Edward Winstanley's sawmill in Monkton. Mr. Machan had previously operated a sawmill at Carmunnock. He operated "West Monckton Mills" which was advertised as a "manufacturer and dealer in all kinds of lumber, lath, shingles, and cedar posts." Schade Street
480-523: The population, while the percentage at retirement age (65 and over) is approximately 16.5%. The median age is 38.9 years of age. According to the 2011 National Household Survey, 6.9% of the population have immigrant status. The most common countries immigrants come from are the Netherlands (30%) followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and Mexico (11%). The 2011 survey also indicates that
504-574: The villages of Gowanstown and Kurtzville. It lies along the northern boundary of the current Municipality of Perth North and is bordered by Perth Lines 86 and 93, and Perth Road 140. As part of provincial initiatives in the late 1990s, the Government of Ontario pursued a policy of municipal amalgamations. On June 26, 1997, an order from the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs for the amalgamation of Wallace Township, Elma Township and
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#1732787506081528-625: Was a newcomer to local politics when he was elected in the fall of 2018. He owns a marketing consulting company and is a member of the Atwood Lions Club and the Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster Club. The Municipality's operations are overseen by the Chief Administrator's Office and include building & planning, Clerk's Office, Finance, Fire, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works. Monkton, Ontario Monkton
552-402: Was changed to Listowel when a post office was established in 1856. The new name was chosen by a government official and refers to Listowel , Ireland. The majority of early settlers were of Protestant Irish origin (Ulster Scots Planters, or English Planters). Listowel was incorporated as a town in 1874. It is located at the intersection of Highway 86 and Highway 23. Its population was 7,530 at
576-525: Was named for the Schade family who owned the farm on which the street was built. James McKenzie opened a post office. Early settler families included the Machan, Schade, Dobbs, Stewarts, Holmans, Golightlys, Larkins, McKenzies, Merryfields and Reices. A school was built after the number of families in the village grew. In 1870, a second school was erected and replaced in 1888 by a new building, which served as
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