The Wingham Ironmen rallied from an early first-period deficit to get by the Walkerton Capitals 4-3 on Oct. 7 at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Pervitin popping and the Wehrmacht meth blitz
I can always tell when it’s autumn. Aside from the obvious of the kids back in school, the leaves changing colours and the weather having more of a chilly bite, for some reason at this time of year I always have a craving for Second World War documentaries.
Cyclones drop home opener, rebound with pair of road victories
While the Junior Cyclones’ 2022-23 regular season home opener didn’t go according to plan last Friday, the club was able to rebound with a pair of road victories over the weekend to bring its record up to .500 through eight games played.
VON hosts volunteer fair in Listowel
VON Canada Perth-Huron hosted a volunteer fair at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Sept. 22, which featured a dozen local organizations and charities looking to help bolster their volunteer numbers.
Cyclones earn split at GOJHL Showcase in Pelham
The Listowel Junior Cyclones travelled to Pelham for the annual GOJHL Showcase event this past weekend, coming away with a win and a loss against a pair of opponents outside the Midwestern Conference.
Listowel Squash Courts seeking women’s league members for new season
There’s still time for local female squash enthusiasts to sign up for a new women’s league being assembled at the Listowel Squash Courts.
St. Mary’s Catholic School holds Terry Fox Run
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel held its annual Terry Fox Run on Friday, Sept. 23. The school set out to raise $1,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation, ultimately topping that objective by bringing in $1,200.
New U hosting Listowel Run for Health, Oct. 15
Those looking to get some exercise in the clear autumn air while contributing to a terrific cause should take note of the Listowel Run for Health on Saturday, Oct. 15.
Local curling icemaker receives provincial honour
A quarter-century of renowned icemaking prowess has landed Palmerston’s Don Wilkin CurlON’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
Cyclones’ home opener postponed following pre-game ice damage
Junior Cyclones fans will have to wait a little while longer to see the local club make their 2022-23 GOJHL regular season home debut.
Interesting piece of history
Listowel’s Dianne Fitzgerald found an interesting piece of history while she and her husband were renovating their home decades ago. Fitzgerald found a copy of the June 2, 1953 Hamilton Spectator that once belonged to her grandmother, Annie Hoadley – who had lived in the house previously – outlining
Extra-curriculars avec les tykes
Just as it seemed that my wife and I were settling into a summer routine with the kids, the season was done.
IN PHOTOS: Listowel Legion honours Queen Elizabeth II
Branch 259 of the Royal Canadian Legion paid a solemn tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II on Monday morning, Sept. 19, at the Listowel Cenotaph. Padre Ralph Dwarika officiated the service, which featured a wreath laying and colour party salute to the beloved monarch who passed away on Sept. 8.
United Way sets 2022 fundraising goal of nearly $2.3 million
Coming off a record-breaking 2021 fundraising campaign, the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has set its sights even higher in 2022.
United Way sets 2022 fundraising goal of nearly $2.3 million
Coming off a record-breaking 2021 fundraising campaign, the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has set its sights even higher in 2022.
