Listowel Ford’s annual Blanket Drive wrapped up this week, with product specialist Matt Cory (left) and general manager Bill Williams displaying the stockpile the fourth annual event was able to generate for area organizations on Dec. 20. Cory estimated as of Monday that the 2021 edition of the Driv
IN PHOTOS – Christmas in Atwood
Despite the wild, windy weather on Dec. 11, the Atwood Lions Club was able to host another fun-filled family evening featuring its Light up the Park spectacle, traditional parade, hot eats and treats at the pavilion, and an opportunity for local tykes to meet with Santa Claus.
Listowel bodybuilder claims Canadian national junior title
For Jeremy Scheerer, bodybuilding has never just been a hobby or pastime since he became fully invested over three years ago. For him, it’s very much a way of life.
Eye on the line
The Listowel Curling Club has seen plenty of action through the first half of the 2021-22 season, with locals taking advantage of the Wednesday Night Mixed League on Dec. 1. Pictured is Joan Toman calling a shot.
Listowel U15 Rep Cyclones in action
The Listowel U15 Rep Cyclones were in action against the rival Saugeen Shores Storm on Dec. 9 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, with Listowel coming out on top of a 4-1 victory. Pictured is Cyclones forward Caleb Cartwright being taken out as he attempts to orchestrate a play in the offensive zone
Cyclones earn weekend split, sit tied for sixth place in Midwest
Last weekend was all about resiliency and grit for the Listowel Junior Cyclones, who emerged from their two Midwestern Conference matchups with a pair of valuable points as the 2021-22 GOJHL campaign has reached the halfway mark.
barBURRITO opens doors in west end Listowel plaza
barBURRITO has officially arrived in Listowel.
Ranch 100.1FM Food & Toy Corral brings in $40K
For two years running, The Ranch 100.1FM has been crushing hunger. And just when Perth County’s Hottest Country may have suspected it couldn’t do much better based on its inaugural Food & Toy Corral in 2020, the recent 2021 edition exceeded expectations.
COVID cases in Huron-Perth continue upward trend
It’s not the news anyone wants to hear especially around the upcoming holiday season, but the reality is the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be very much prevalent in Huron-Perth.
Central Perth U18 Girls win South Huron Pink/Rink tourney
The Central Perth U18 Girls Rep squad got hot at the right time last weekend, winning the Pink on the Rink Tournament held in Exeter and Zurich.
Listowel U13 AE squad in action
The Listowel U13 AE Cyclones were in action against Arran-Elderslie on Dec. 1 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, with the visiting Icedogs pulling out the shutout victory over the home side.
Junior Cyclones games cancelled last weekend
Following potential contact between members of the Listowel Junior Cyclones organization and a positive case of COVID-19, last weekend’s games were subsequently cancelled.
Listowel Ford holding annual Blanket Drive, seeks community input on donation destinations
It’s round four for the annual Listowel Ford Blanket Drive, and this time around donated items will be finding homes through area organizations at the suggestion of local residents.
Just a stone’s throw away
The Listowel Curling Club has returned to relatively normal operations for the 2021-22 season, with locals taking advantage of the Wednesday Night Mixed League on Dec. 1. Pictured is Gavyn Harwood making a throw.
Westfield Elementary placed in active outbreak with 10 COVID cases
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out for ages 5-11 within the Huron-Perth region, it should perhaps come as little surprise that the virus and its Delta variant strain in particular have targeted the largely unvaccinated elementary school demographic of late.