To say that Troy Yungblut’s last three years have been tumultuous would be a drastic understatement. But the former Wallace Township resident’s journey through cancer has brought him to a relative position of strength in his life, with that journey continuing this weekend when he takes part in the B
Listowel Honda completes extensive renovation
Regardless of which way you’re travelling, it’s impossible for the eye not to be drawn to the gleaming new red and white building looking east off Wallace Avenue North.
BBBS holds inaugural fundraising tournament at Wingham Golf and Curling Club
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron has enjoyed over 25 years of success through its Kincardine-based Golf Fore Kids’ Sake fundraising tournament, and by all indications the first go-round of the Wingham-based tournament last week will result in the start of an equally-successful tra
‘They say the best therapy in the world is wind therapy’
A stereotype can be a tough thing to shake, especially for someone who rides a Harley Davidson and wears a patch on their back.
100.1FM The Ranch takes home prestigious CMAOntario award, June 4
In less than three years of broadcasting ‘Perth County’s Hottest Country’ to the immediate area and beyond, 100.1FM The Ranch has firmly established itself as one of the best radio stations in midwestern Ontario.
Stuff the Truck event looks to bolster local food bank shelves
While area food banks are typically supported enthusiastically over the holiday season, the summer months can be much tougher times in terms of community donations.
Atwood Lions donate $20K to MAP59 project
The Memorial Arena Park (MAP59) committee received another recent $20,000 boost to its fundraising campaign thanks to the Atwood Lions Club, with members pictured presenting the cheque to MAP59 committee members Bruce Fitzgerald and Chris Moon on June 7. The campaign to construct a new memorial and
Listowel man to pull truck 10km for charitable causes
Cole Brubacher will be looking to join the ranks of some pretty elite company when it comes to local fundraising feats of strength later this month.
IN PHOTOS: F.E. Madill hosts regional elementary school track and field meet
The regional elementary school track and field finals were held at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham on June 7, with student-athletes from throughout the region vying for those coveted red, blue and white ribbons.
Conners ties for 20th at RBC Canadian Open in Toronto
Both Corey Conners and Nick Taylor were firmly in the running throughout the weekend to break a 69-year drought for a Canadian player to win the RBC Canadian Open at the Oakdale Golf and Country Club.
A new appreciation for the professional tyke wranglers
Just to be clear, I’ve always had the utmost admiration for teachers and what they do every day.
Elma TPS hosts track and field meet
Elma Township Public School conducted its track and field day on May 31, holding all aspects of track events across multiple divisions.
Legionnaires, Hitmen play to entertaining draw
While it would have been interesting to see how things played out over another inning, no doubt both the Listowel Legionnaires and Hanover Hitmen were satisfied with the result of what was a closely-contested Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League tilt on June 2.
Atwood firefighters feed hundreds at breakfast
Atwood and the surrounding community once again turned out in droves for the Atwood station of the North Perth Fire Department’s annual breakfast on June 4.
Art Hunt 2.0 set for June 24
Following the success of the inaugural Art Hunt last year in Listowel and the surrounding area, the second edition is now ready to go later this month. And the ‘finders keepers’ rule is still very much in effect.