The F.E. Madill Mustangs continued their impressive early start to the 2022 senior girls’ Huron-Perth basketball campaign on Oct. 12, after topping a pair of opponents at St. Michael Catholic Secondary School.
Ironmen drop weekend matchups
Despite jumping out to a 2-0 lead on visiting Kincardine last Friday night at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex, the Wingham Ironmen (3-4-1-0) were unable to hold off the Bulldogs in a 3-2 overtime loss.
Zehrs conducts second fundraiser in support of NP Sports For Kids fund
Zehrs Markets Listowel provided another financial boost to the North Perth Sports For Kids (NPSFK) fund, donating just over $1,400 in support of the local charity.
Crafting at the library
Local crafting enthusiasts gathered at the Listowel branch of the North Perth Public Library on Oct. 5 to create a ‘book pumpkin’ out of donated novels.
‘Halloweenies’ good to go for year two of haunted spectacle
LISTOWEL – Jeff Whiteside and Martine Desrosiers – the ‘Halloweenies’ – are set for round two.
Knox Presbyterian hosts radiothon events
The 21st annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Rathiothon was held on Oct. 15, with the campaign raising nearly $365,000 for eight area hospital foundations. Included was the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation, which received $38,510.60 towards its $70,000 goal for two colonscopes. (Top) The LMH Auxilia
Making up for so many ‘Wasted Years’
There are not many bands on my ever-growing live concert catalogue that I’ve seen multiple times. I have a couple repeats in there to be sure, but one act I would happily see on a weekly basis is one of Great Britain’s finest, Iron Maiden.
Witches Walk back for annual Halloween fright night, Oct. 29
ATWOOD – Everyone loves a relaxing stroll in the woods on a crisp October evening. The leaves changing, the rustle of the wind through the trees and the smell of winter right around the corner are all truly a feast for the senses during the autumn season.
‘Walls come tumbling down’
Exactly one month after a truck crashed through the side of a vacant Atwood Main Street building, crews began the process of demolishing the site so it could be safely removed on Oct. 5. The driver of the commercial logging tractor-trailer was charged with careless driving after crashing into the bu
LDSS senior girls drop decision to F.E. Madill
The LDSS senior girls’ Lightning squad was in tough against the undefeated F.E. Madill Mustangs on Oct. 12 in Stratford.
Listowel Legion set to launch poppy campaign
Following a highly-successful 2021 poppy campaign that netted $23,800 for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 and the services it provides to local veterans, seniors and youth, Poppy Chair Casey Fraser is hoping for continued support from the community for the upcoming 2022 initiative.
Cyclones take two from Bandits, jump to fourth in Midwest
The Listowel Junior Cyclones made it four wins in a row following a successful home-and-home set against the Brantford Bandits this past weekend.
Chamber Business Excellence Awards gala set for Oct. 27
All the nominations are in and judges are making their final deliberations, with the only item remaining on the docket is the party itself when it comes to the 2022 North Perth Chamber of Commerce (NPCC) Business Excellence Awards.
Memorial Arena Park plans taking shape
Jerry Rozendal knows that the decision to remove Listowel Memorial Arena was not a popular one for many local residents.
North Perth all-candidates meeting enjoys capacity turnout on Oct. 6
If the large crowd on hand last Thursday night was any indication, the upcoming Oct. 24 municipal election is one of both interest and importance to North Perth residents.
