The 2022-23 curling season is underway, with a full slate of games taking place during the Wednesday night open league at the Listowel Curling Club on Oct. 26.
North Perth EarlyON celebrates Halloween
The North Perth EarlyON centre at St. Mary’s Catholic School was a spooky spot on Oct. 28, as local tykes dressed up in their Halloween finest ahead of the big day on Monday.
North Perth Chamber Business Excellence Awards honour 10 local recipients
While the 16th annual North Perth Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Gala was an evening to recognize the outstanding contributors of the local community, its primary purpose was much simpler in nature.
King Tut: A star is born in ‘22
Of all the civilizations that ruled the various regions of our planet over the last six millennia, give or take, few continue to hold the same mystique and intrigue that Ancient Egypt does.
Drives open Senior AA season with three consecutive losses
The 2022-23 WOAA Senior AA hockey season is underway, with the Milverton Four Wheel Drives yet to get into the win column.
LDSS senior boys’ volleyball team drops pair of games
The LDSS senior boys’ record dropped to 2-4 in Huron-Perth volleyball action on Oct. 20, after suffering a pair of home losses to Stratford DSS and Central Huron. The Lightning came up short in straight sets to Central Huron (25-21, 25-20), before falling in three to Stratford (22-25, 25-11, 25-8).
LDSS junior boys volleyball team in action
The LDSS junior boys’ volleyball team was in action on Oct. 20 in Listowel, dropping a pair of straight-set decisions to Stratford DSS (25-17, 25-13) and Central Huron (25-23, 25-21).
Listowel Trinity United Church hosts fall rummage sale
The annual Listowel Trinity United Church fall rummage sale on Oct. 20-21 saw attendees leave with a variety of new treasures, from clothes to toys and everything in between. Proceeds from the fundraiser are being divided between local charitable organizations such as the Listowel Salvation Army Thr
Mayor Kasenberg comments on difficult election campaign
Mayor Todd Kasenberg admits that the 2022 municipal election campaign was markedly different than his first experience four years ago.
Junior Cyclones rally for gutsy win over Siskins
Things were looking bleak for the Listowel Cyclones on Friday night, down 3-0 at the midway point of their GOJHL matchup with the Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins. But hockey is a game of momentum, and any game can turn on a dime.
Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation hosts tenth gala
It had been three long years since the last in-person gala fundraiser to benefit the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation (LMHF) took place. And while the pandemic-related hiatus may have caused an extended wait for its anticipated return, event organizers, sponsors, donators and attendees certainl
Mayor Kasenberg re-elected as North Perth goes to the polls
The (unofficial) results are in and North Perth residents have spoken, electing their 2022 municipal council for the coming term on Monday night.
Ironmen pick up pair of weekend wins
The Wingham Junior Ironmen continue to round into form on the young 2022-23 PJHL season, after claiming a pair of victories last weekend as part of their current five-game road trip.
Mustangs remain undefeated heading into final regular season bout
The F.E. Madill senior girls’ basketball squad continues to roll its way to the Huron-Perth high school postseason, after picking up another pair of wins last week.
Formosa Recreation Centre officially opened, Oct. 15
Thanks to the tireless planning efforts of local service organizations, a small army of volunteers who made the vision a reality, and the generosity of project donators, the Formosa Recreation Centre will continue to be a hub of physical activity for years to come.