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Perth County Paramedic Recruitment # HeroesWanted

PERTH COUNTY, ON – Starting February 23, 2024, Perth County’s Paramedic Services Department will be accepting applications for new members to join the team. “We are a busy service with an incredible group of people.” said Mike Adair, Chief of Perth County Paramedic Services. “Our service offers many great opportunities for Paramedics to have a positive impact in the community.”

Perth County is currently recruiting 15-20 new members. Those interested in learning more about the recruitment process and working for Perth County can visit: www.perthcounty.ca/paramedics. From there, candidates can read more about being a Primary Care Paramedic in Perth County as well as review the requirements to apply for a position.

 “Each year we look forward to welcoming new Paramedics to our team.” said Chris Keyser, Deputy Chief of Program Development. “Perth County Paramedic Services offers a great atmosphere to work and grow in your career.”

Recruitment will remain open until March 8, 2024. Interested candidates should visit www.perthcounty.ca/employment to apply.

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All Flags To Remain At Half Mast In Perth County

Flags at all Perth County and Municipality of West Perth Facilities will remain lowered for the remainder of this week in mourning for the Muslim family from London, Ontario who were deliberately targeted and killed in an attack this past weekend. One of the victims, Salman Afzaal, was a well-loved employee at Ritz Lutheran Villa in Mitchell.

The flags were originally lowered in honour of the recent discovery of the bodies of 215 Indigenous children whose lives were taken at the former Kamloops Residential School. They will remain lowered until Monday, June 14, 2021.

We were shocked and saddened by this news. No one should be targeted for practicing their faith and we stand in solidarity and mourning with Muslims across Canada. At this difficult time, we need to stand together as a community to show our love and support for one another.

In Perth County we are committed to building an inclusive and welcoming community and encourage everyone to educate themselves and to practice kindness, empathy and compassion toward one another.

In addition to this recent tragedy in London, Perth County and West Perth are also mourning the sudden loss of Carter Schoonderwoerd, the 19-year-old Stratford Warriors player from Mitchell.

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County of Perth Municipal Facilities – Notice of Temporary Closure

PERTH COUNTY, ON – Due to the ongoing and quickly evolving situation regarding the spread of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), in the interest of Public Safety and the safety of County Staff, Perth County Warden Jim Aitcheson advises that all County operated facilities will be closed to public access effective Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 4:30pm until further notice. It is important to note that the Ministry of Attorney General services operated in the County Courthouse will remain available to the public during this time. The following facilities are subject to this closure: 

  • Perth County Administration Buildings and Perth County Provincial Offences Court 1 Huron Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 5S4 and 1 Ontario Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 3GA
  • Stratford-Perth Archives 4273 Line 34, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 6S6
  • Perth County Paramedic Services Headquarters 480 Douro Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 3S9
  • All Perth County Paramedic Bases

Perth County will communicate to the public when a re-opening date has been determined. Perth County Staff continue to work and are available via phone 519-271-0531 or email at [email protected].

Other County contacts can be found at: https://www.perthcounty.ca/Modules/contact/search.aspx?s=uJRqyPbMwIWHcHH8PySJQQeQuAleQuAl

For the up-to-date information regarding the Pandemic, please consult the following resources:

Information Regarding Provincial Offences Court Proceedings:

If you have a fine that is due while the building is closed to the public, payments can be made through the following means:

  • By Phone – between the hours of 8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday with Visa, Debit, Mastercard, MasterCard or Visa Debit
  • Online – Visit www.payticket.ca and payments can be made by Visa or MasterCard
  • By Mail – You can mail your cheque or money order Payable to the County of Perth to the Provincial Offences Office, 1 Huron St, Stratford, ON N5A 5S4
  • There is a mail drop box on the St. Andrew Street door of the County Courthouse. If you leave your payment or documents in that drop box, please use an envelope and include your phone number so staff can contact you. 
  • Telephone appointments with the prosecutor and Audio/Remote Court plea dates will go ahead as scheduled. You can contact the court office for specific information about your case. To contact the POA staff, please e-mail [email protected]or by phone at 519-271-0530. The POA office is staffed and ready to assist.

Information Regarding Stratford-Perth Archives Operations:

  • In-person research appointments are not available during this closure.
  • Archives Staff continue to respond to research requests by phone or email as usual and curbside pick-ups can be arranged for photocopies, photo prints and to buy books.
  • To contact Stratford-Perth Archives Staff, please visit www.StratfordPerthArchives.on.ca or call 519-271-0531 ext. 259.
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James Aitcheson Warden Of Perth County Because No One Else Wanted It #Acclaimed

PERTH COUNTY, ON – In an election held on December 3, 2020, Perth County Council acclaimed James (Jim) Aitcheson, the Deputy Mayor for the Township of Perth South, as Warden of Perth County. The position of Warden is elected every year and the 2020-2021 term will be the second consecutive term for Jim as Warden.

“When I was first elected Warden, I knew we had a lot of work to do. The past year has been extraordinarily busy, with lots of great accomplishments, but the work is far from over” said Aitcheson. “I am proud of how our County Council and staff have come together while apart during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Warden is proud of the work that has been done. “I am proud of our many accomplishments in bringing the PC Connect rural transit service to the region, the major renovation and changes to the Perth County Courthouse campus and much more” he said. “Looking forward to the coming year, I am eager to see the completion of many projects currently in progress such as the restructuring of Perth County’s Planning Division and the completion of the new Official Plan.”

Warden Aitcheson also sees many opportunities for Council and Staff to take on new projects and initiatives such as conversations about diversity, inclusivity and anti-racism in Perth County. “The County has undertaken a number of projects in the past on the issues of inclusivity and diversity in our region. It is clear to me that we need to do more on this matter, to listen and to work alongside staff and the community to continue to foster a welcoming community for all. This is important work that is far from over and it will remain a priority for me in my second term as Warden” added Aitcheson.

In addition to Warden Aitcheson serving a second term, the Mayor of the Township of Perth East, Rhonda Ehgoetz was also acclaimed for a second term serving as Deputy Warden.

“On behalf of County staff I want to extend my congratulations to Warden Aitcheson and Deputy Warden Ehgoetz” said Interim Chief Administrative Officer Lori Wolfe. “We have had a busy year and I am excited for the opportunity to continue our work together over the next year” she said.

For more information about County Council, please visit: https://www.perthcounty.ca/Modules/contact/search.aspx?s=5ikpme5HaMVyivIsiG9NOweQuAleQuAl 

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Public Notice: Court Shutdown

All Provincial Offences Act matters scheduled from Monday, March 16, 2020 through to and including Friday, April 3, 2020 will be adjourned and rescheduled to a later date. If you have a matter scheduled during this time, you do not need to attend court.

A notice of your new court date will be sent to you by mail to the address on file with the court. For more information, please contact your local Provincial Offences court.

Contact information for all municipal courts is available here: www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/courts/Court_Addresses/poa

In addition, please be advised that the Chief Justice has made an order pursuant to s. 85 extending certain timelines for the Ontario Court of Justice under the Provincial Offences Act until April 23, 2020.

The following timelines have been extended:

Sections 5(6), 5.1(b), 5.1(12), 9(1)(a), 11(1), 11(4), 17.1(6.1), 18(1), 18.1(5), 18.2(1), 18.3(1), 19, 66(1), 69(1), 116(2)(a), 116(3) and 135(2) of the Provincial Offences Act, and sections 5(2) and 5(3) of the Rules of the Ontario Court (General Division) and the Ontario Court (Provincial Division) in Appeals Under Section 116 of the Provincial Offences Act, O. Reg. 723/94.

A copy of the order is available on the Ontario Court of Justice website. It will also be available at all POA court offices as soon as practicable.

For more information, contact:

Linda Becker

Manager of Court Services, Perth County

[email protected]

519-271-0531 ext. 240