Dan McNee

Climber Charlotte Rumbolt (above), 4, of Listowel, and slider Avalyn Schneider (below), 4, of Palmerston, enjoy some time on the playground equipment at Listowel Memorial Park on July 6.

For those looking to beat the July heat, there are few better places in Listowel than the Kinette Splash Pad in Memorial Park. Colton Williams-Claus, 5, of Listowel got the chance to cool down under the splash pad buckets last Wednesday afternoon, July 6.

Firefighters from Listowel and Atwood are currently on the scene of a bush fire in Listowel's south end.

The Fire Department of North Huron put on a spectacular fireworks display at Wingham’s Riverside Park on Friday, July 1. Hundreds (if not thousands) of people turned out for the lengthy visual display, while supporting the event through donations.

It was party time in Atwood on July 1, as the Lions Club once again put on a terrific Canada Day celebration for the droves of people who attended from throughout the region. It was the first full in-person event since 2019, after the pandemic largely relegated festivities to a virtual nature the la

Mitchell Jr. Astros baserunner Stephen Bird is tagged out at home by Listowel Legionnaires catcher Zach Harrow to end the top of the second on July 4 at John Bell North. Listowel (4-6) dropped the contest 9-5. Up next, the Legionnaires host the Byron Storm Friday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m.

The Listowel U13 softball crew was in action against Mount Forest on June 29 at John Bell North, with the local girls taking a hard-fought 10-7 decision over the visitors. Pictured: (Above) Lucy Nauta makes a play at first base during the second inning; (Below) pitcher Brynnlie Donaldson goes into h

The U14 Listowel Twisters #2 and Elma Eagles #1 clashed in local minor soccer action at St. Mary’s field on June 29. Pictured: (Above) Elma’s Owen McIntosh (left) closes in on Listowel’s Spencer Henhoeffer; (Inset) Listowel’s Ciara Wood (right) defends against Elma forward Reid Terpstra.

One of Listowel’s most successful self-start businesses is further expanding its growing operation.

Listowel District Secondary School’s athletic program returned in fine form for 2021-22, with over 200 student-athletes competing on approximately 30 teams through the fall, winter and spring seasons.

For the second straight year, the cumulative effort of local farmers, businesses and private donators came through in fine style for area elementary school milk programs.

Eastdale Public School’s KC class put on a special show for parents and family members on June 23, presenting a number of songs as part of its Teddy Bear Picnic. Graduating senior kindergarten students also received their diplomas as part of their transition to Grade 1 next year.