Monthly Archives: May 2012

Stratford Beacon Herald http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/2012/05/23/wind-farm-proposal-whips-up-a-wind-storm The potential for a 69-megawatt, 27-turbine wind energy project in North Perth and Perth East is expected to draw big crowds to a pair of open houses planned for June 6 and 7. “It will be … Continue reading →

The link is Perth-Wellington’s MPP, Randy Pettapiece’s latest letter to  to the Premier. It follows up on  his earlier open letter regarding his wind energy Town Hall meeting, and the Premier’s response. Premier – May 18, 2012

Listowel Banner http://www.southwesternontario.ca/news/resident-calls-police-on-invenergy-surveyors/ BY SHANNON DUFF, BANNER STAFF NORTH PERTH — An Atwood-area farmer called police last Tuesday in an effort to get Invenergy Canada surveyors off his land. Koos Wilting said he received correspondence from Invenergy Canada stating the company’s … Continue reading →

ionstratford http://ionstratford.ca/2012/05/09/north-perth-sets-turbine-building-permit-fee/ After much discussion and research, a building permit fee for wind turbines has been set in North Perth. Council here has agreed to $20,000 per turbine. Officials indicate it is an appropriate cost recovery option for a list of … Continue reading →

Conestogo Wind Energy Centre: Project Draft Description Date:   June 6 Time:  6PM-8PM Place:  Perth East Recreation Complex, 40 Temperance Street, Milverton MAP Date:   June 7 Time:  6PM-8PM Place:  Royal Canadian Legion, 565 Elizabeth St E, Listowel, Ontario MAP

Mitchell Advocate Wind development opponents strategize during final days before last public meeting By Susan Hundertmark Now is not the time to give up. That’s the message Huron East Against Turbines (HEAT) brought to a half-empty Knights of Columbus Hall … Continue reading →

The Stratford Beacon Herald http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/2012/05/04/county-wants-uniformity-on-turbine-rules-fees Perth County council was careful not to drift into the contentious wind turbine debate Thursday but wants some direction on what member municipalities can and can’t do under the Green Energy Act. Councillors approved a … Continue reading →