Perth County

✅ Update - We are happy to report that Annual Line Painting is completed for this year. Additional line painting will take place later this year when resurfacing projects are complete on some roads.

🚧 Line painting is underway on Perth County roads starting this week.
Fresh pavement markings help improve visibility and safety for everyone on the road.

When approaching line painting operations:
✔️ Slow down
✔️ Give crews plenty of space
✔️ Avoid driving through fresh paint
✔️ Pass only when safe and permitted

Your patience helps crews complete the work safely and efficiently. Thanks for doing your part to keep Perth County roads safe!



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The Eidt family has a long and significant history in Stratford. This week, Stratford-Perth Archives is highlighting Dr. Edward Henry Eidt and his involvement in the city’s development.

Dr. Edward Henry Eidt was born in 1864 in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County. After completing high school, Eidt studied dentistry in Toronto and graduated in 1889. That same year, Dr. Eidt moved to Stratford to establish a dental practice with Dr. A. H. Hippie. As seen in this photograph from the collections at Stratford-Perth Archives, Dr. Eidt later had his own practice at 70 Wellington Street located above George Schwoob’s barbershop downtown.

In 1897, Dr. Eidt was elected as a member of Stratford City Council, representing the Falstaff Ward. He was re-elected to council each year following until 1907. Dr. Eidt was also a member of the Public School Board. He was especially passionate about the City’s parks and the preservation of natural areas. For a span of almost 35 years, he was instrumental in the development of an 850-acre parks system for City of Stratford - The Municipality.

Outside of his City parks involvement, he had a passion for horticulture, planting dozens of plum trees, keeping beehives and chickens. Dr. Eidt passed away in August, 1937 at the age of 73.

For more information about Stratford-Perth Archives contact us at [email protected].

Join our team! We're hiring a Legislative Services Coordinator/Deputy Clerk.

Learn more and apply today: www.perthcounty.ca/employment

Still wondering if AI is actually useful—or just another trend you don't have time to learn?

The reality is that more organizations are finding ways to use AI to save time, improve productivity, and reduce repetitive work. Understanding how these tools fit into your workday is quickly becoming a valuable skill, regardless of your role or industry.

Join us on June 17 for an AI Learning Lab with Brock Hart, Chief Strategy Officer at Overlap Associates. This hands-on, interactive workshop is designed for people who are curious but cautious, helping you cut through the noise and explore practical ways AI can support your everyday work.

You'll learn:
✔ How generative AI actually works
✔ Practical ways to save time on routine tasks
✔ How to use AI for brainstorming, writing, research, and planning
✔ Where AI can add value—and where human expertise still matters
✔ How to confidently start incorporating AI into your workflow

Bring a real project, challenge, or task you're working on and apply the tools in real time.

🗓 Wednesday, June 17
📍 Elma Memorial Community Centre
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (doors open at 8:30 AM)
💻 Bring your laptop and preferred AI platform
☕ Includes morning refreshments, catered lunch, and all-day refreshments

If AI has been sitting on your "I should probably learn more about this" list, this is your opportunity to get hands-on experience in a supportive environment and walk away with practical skills you can use right away.

Seats are limited, register today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ai-learning-labs-wbrock-hart-overlap-co-founder-4824810?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb&fbclid=IwY2xjawSVQpNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSeFBvcHE0d01xR0Y5QlpHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsB6EYoneOtGnc535G1fjbLfZnU5BiIpApKaHI0_dDLNe1OeD6VMGWd-LnmA_aem_1dZuZyJyD-cTeUh0mfzPtA

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Join Mitchell & District Agricultural Society for an upcoming event about Mental Health: It's Okay Not To Be Okay: An evening talking about Mental Health

🔹When: Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 7-9pm
🔹 Where: 155 Wellington St., Mitchell, ON
🔹 Event Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/977602088238795

🚧 Line painting is underway on Perth County roads starting this week.
Fresh pavement markings help improve visibility and safety for everyone on the road.

When approaching line painting operations:
✔️ Slow down
✔️ Give crews plenty of space
✔️ Avoid driving through fresh paint
✔️ Pass only when safe and permitted

Your patience helps crews complete the work safely and efficiently. Thanks for doing your part to keep Perth County roads safe!



North Perth Township of Perth South Township of Perth East Municipality of West Perth

⚠️🛑 A temporary all-way stop had been installed at the intersection of Perth Road 163 and Perth Line 20 in Fullarton.

The temporary traffic control measure is required to accommodate increased traffic volumes in the area resulting from ongoing construction of the new roundabout at Highway 23 and Perth Line 20 in Russeldale. The roundabout project is being led by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO).

Drivers are reminded to obey all posted signage and detour routes, reduce speed, and use extra caution while travelling through the area during the construction period. The MTO anticipates completion of the Russeldale roundabout project in Fall 2026.

➡ For updates on construction closures and detour routes, visit Municipal 511: https://www.municipal511.ca/
➡ Learn more about Perth County’s 2026 road construction projects online: Perth County Roads and Bridges: https://www.perthcounty.ca/en/living-here/roads-and-bridges.aspx

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⏱️ Accessibility Tip #5: Give people extra time.
Whether it’s during conversations, appointments, presentations, or transactions, allowing extra time can reduce pressure and improve accessibility for people with cognitive, communication, learning, or mobility disabilities.
Patience and understanding help create inclusive experiences for everyone.


North Perth Township of Perth South Township of Perth East Municipality of West Perth

🪑Accessibility Tip #4: Provide seating and rest areas.
Benches and quiet resting spaces support older adults, people with chronic pain, fatigue, mobility disabilities, and many others.
Accessible spaces consider comfort, energy levels, and different physical needs.


North Perth Township of Perth South Township of Perth East Municipality of West Perth

In April, 1936 the newly formed Perth County Horse Breeders’ Association presented the first Horse Show in Stratford in twenty years. The event attracted over 1,500 attendees from around the county and beyond. Attendees represented townships throughout the county including Mornington, Logan, Ellice, North and South Easthope, Downie, and Blanshard as well as Mitchell, St. Marys, and Stratford.

The Horse Show was scheduled for April 8 at the Stratford Agricultural Grounds. Even though a bitter winter storm swept through the city just days before, a rush of last-minute entries to the show helped make the event a success despite the weather.

In the years following, the annual spring Horse Show was typically held in May or June. Pictured is the cover of the 1941 Perth County Horse Show program which took place June 3 to 5 in Stratford. The 1941 Show program included additional classes, a Military Parade, and a Machinery Exhibition of automobiles and farm equipment. An article in the Beacon Herald declared that attendance to the 1941 Horse Show was the highest on record.

For more information about Stratford-Perth Archives contact us at [email protected].