spot_img
Thursday, August 21, 2025
spot_img

Perth to apply for Reconnect Festival and Event grant

spot_img

During Perth’s virtual Commitee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday evening, Director of Community Services Shannon Baillon requested direction from town council to apply for the 2021 Reconnect Festival and Event program. This would authorize Baillon to apply for a grant of up to $10 000 to partially fund a Night Market event in Perth. 

“This, of course, is for an event that would have to be undertaken once things are opened up again,” noted Baillon, in light of the current third-wave Covid-19 lockdown.

“We want everyone to be safe,” Baillon explained. “And we know it will take some time before people are comfortable being in crowds again.”  This event will be held once restrictions are lifted, and organizers will allow for distancing and Covid-safe measures.

The Perth town council has already designated funds in the 2021 budget toward festivals and events.  The estimated total cost of the Night Market is $20 000. If this application is successful, it will cut the town’s cost in half.

Council voted unanimously in favour of applying for the grant.

Article by Janelle Labelle

spot_img
spot_img

Hot this week

Smiths Falls Police address crash, bar incident and youth assault in series of responses

SUBMITTED No injuries after collision with hydro pole. Driver facing...

King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizes exceptional Canadians

LAURIE WEIR In a special ceremony hosted by Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston MP...

UCDSB to host holocaust survivor Andy Rèti as Tour for Humanity returns

SUBMITTED The Tour for Humanity mobile classroom will return to...

Smiths Falls History & Mystery: Farmer grocer solider reeve

Ambrose Halladay moved into the Keyhole House in Smiths...

Impaired charge laid after a collision on Roger Stevens Drive

SUBMITTED A Toronto resident has been charged following a single...
spot_img

Stolen boat motor recovered in Arden

SUBMITTED BY OPP EAST REGION Arrest Warrant To Be Issued...

Council divided over veto, integrity complaints, and strong mayor powers in Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — The controversy around the Chantry office...

Disturbance results in multiple charges

SUBMITTED BY LANARK COUNTY OPP CARLETON PLACE - The Lanark...

Butterflies take flight again in Perth for second annual memorial release

Community gathers Aug. 20 to honour loved ones through...

Canada Post clarifies that the red flag’s only use is for outgoing mail

LAURIE WEIR PORTLAND — Rural residents, did you know that...

Six charged in Smiths Falls police investigations including impaired driving and animal cruelty

SUBMITTED / SMITHS FALLS POLICE SERVICE Breach investigation results in...

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Markets, music and family fun this weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_img