There was a moment right at halftime when the F.E. Madill Mustangs’ march to the Huron-Perth varsity girls’ rugby championship may have appeared in jeopardy. But it was a fleeting moment, and in the end the regional final wound up the same as every other Madill game over the course of the 2023 sprin
Legionnaires utilize long ball to pick up first win of ‘23 MOSBL campaign
The Listowel Legionnaires officially got into the win column of the 2023 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League on May 21, picking up a road victory over the Lucan Irish Nine.
Eastdale Public School hosts track and field meet
Eastdale Public School held its track and field meet in below-season temperatures but under sunny skies nonetheless on May 17.
St. Mary’s Catholic School hosts track and field meet
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel held its annual track and field meet on May 17.
Listowel golfer joins Maple Leaf junior tour this summer
Most adult golfers would no doubt like to hit 230 yards consistently with the driver off the tee. At age 13, Colin Coates is already averaging that, and he’s just getting started in his junior golf career.
LDSS girls open slo-pitch season with split in Stratford
The Listowel District Secondary School varsity girls’ slo-pitch team opened up its 2023 spring campaign with a win and a loss in Stratford on May 19.
Conners finishes T-12 at PGA Championship
One shot back of leader Brooks Koepka heading into the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship on May 21, Corey Conners was very much in the mix to capture his first major title.
Van Allen Insurance hosts successful CF fundraiser
The public once again turned out in droves for the ninth annual Van Allen Insurance barbeque in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada on May 18 in Listowel. The event has raised tens of thousands of dollars since its inception, with all proceeds directly injected into CF Canada to aid in its life-saving
Listowel Walk for Alzheimer’s goes May 27
Between The Lines Sports Campus will once again host the Listowel edition of the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s on Saturday, May 27.
Chamber urges residents to spend Shop Local Dollars
The North Perth Chamber of Commerce has had no issues getting the public to literally buy into its Shop Local Dollars program since the initiative was first introduced in 2008. Now it seems as though residents just have to start spending.
Kurz conquers eighth fundraising strength test
In terms of mental preparedness, Chris Kurz had never been more ready for his eighth fundraising feat of strength on May 22. But sometimes despite that mental strength, the body doesn’t always cooperate.
Legionnaires routed 9-1 in season opener to Woodstock
Things didn’t exactly go as smoothly as the Listowel Legionnaires hoped during their 2023 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League opener on May 12, but the good news is that there’s plenty of time to right the ship.
‘We kept thinking that we’re a church, and nobody would harm us’
There is an unwritten rule and understanding that institutions such as churches were generally off limits to thieves. Evidently, that rulebook no longer applies.
‘Twenty and sunny’
Everyone needs a sense of balance in their lives. Occasional mental breaks to get away from the stressors that can arise from work and family are crucial in our fast-paced world.
Kurz sets sights on fairgrounds track for upcoming feat of strength, May 22
Chris Kurz is keeping this one pretty close to the chest. The Listowel fundraising legend is at least sharing the date and location of his upcoming feat of strength, which will take place at the Listowel Agricultural Fairgrounds track on Monday, May 22. The eighth community fundraiser he has taken o
