When it comes to knowing the ins and outs of a junior hockey organization, few in terms of the Listowel Cyclones have the resume that Wayne Long accumulated with the club.
EFS-plastics: Giving new life to recycled materials since 2007
Rural Warriors is a new monthly instalment in the Listowel Banner, highlighting local environmentally-conscious industry and companies in North Perth and beyond.
Conners finishes 26th in FedEx Cup bid at East Lake
Corey Conners capped his 2022-23 PGA Tour summer slate with a 26th-place finish at the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia on Aug. 24-27.
New four-way stop installed at Elizabeth/Argyle intersection
The new four-way stop at the intersection of Argyle Avenue North and Elizabeth Street West in Listowel is now operational as of Monday morning, Aug. 21. North Perth council implemented the four-way stop as a means to help curb collisions at the intersection, which have been frequent in recent years.
Listowel ball players represent Ontario at U15 championships
Both Emma Porter and Alex Brooks already had extensive baseball resumes prior to the 2023 U15 Girls’ Canadian Fastpitch Championship, but their recent experience on the national stage has brought their confidence levels to new heights following a top-eight showing at the tournament.
Legionnaires swept out of year-end tournament
The Listowel Legionnaires were unable to utilize home-field advantage during the junior club’s year-end Midwestern Ontario Baseball League (MOSBL) tournament on Aug. 18-20.
Listowel 18U squad in action
The Listowel 18U squad was in late-season action against Hanover on Aug. 16 at John Bell South, ahead of the team’s upcoming OBA championship bid in Kingsville later this month.
Cyclones open preseason with shootout loss
While the Listowel Cyclones didn’t get the result they were hoping for in their first GOJHL preseason bout of 2023-24, the good news is there is still plenty of time to work out the kinks when the real show begins next month.
Great Lakes Ride racks up $17K for Children’s Health Foundation
Whenever Shane Van Allen was feeling worn out or low during the inaugural 1,000-kilometre Great Lakes Ride around southern Ontario on Aug. 7-12, he didn’t have to go far within his mind for a pick-me-up. He simply just thought of his son, Wade, and everything the Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) h
Fire destroys Newton barn, 15 calves lost
A fire just south of Newton on Aug. 16 completely destroyed a barn and killed 15 calves, officials report.
Wingham thumps Wroxeter in Huron County Fastball League action
The Wroxeter Rippers (3-14) and Wingham Hitmen (12-6) clashed in Huron County Fastball League action on Sunday, Aug. 20 in Wroxeter. The Hitmen took a decisive 12-1 victory.
Frosty Queen hosts final Cruise Night of 2023
The third and final instalment of the 2023 Frosty Queen Cruise Nights was held on Saturday, Aug. 19, with a huge crowd turning out and just over 100 modern and vintage vehicles featured in the car show. The event raised $433.70 for the Maitland River Elementary breakfast program.
‘Beatlemania’ comes to Wingham
‘Ladies and gentlemen… The Beatles!’ The Town Hall Theatre was at capacity for Wingham Beatlemania! on Saturday night, Aug. 19, as the iconic venue welcomed The Liverpool 4 to the delight of local attendees. North America’s Tribute to The Beatles were spot-on in their renditions of the Fab Four’s gr
Abate Huron-Perth Chapter 14 hosts annual ride in support of CHF
Abate Huron-Perth Chapter 14 rolled out its annual ride in support of the Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) on Aug. 19. A group of approximately four dozen bikes departed from chapter Vice-President Chris Brock’s Gowanstown home for a Saturday ride through midwestern Ontario. Earlier this year, Aba
IN PHOTOS: 167th Teeswater Rural Fair
The 167th Teeswater Rural Fair was a successful one, running Aug. 17-20.
