Kelsey Bent

A group of children paraded their costumes through the Caressant Care Listowel Nursing and Retirement Home.

While what was considered the largest fire in Bruce County history blazed on, it somehow was not the hottest item in a variety of local newspapers of that time. The reports of public drunkenness, and drama between newspaper editors breaking the news across the province, were red hot. 

LISTOWEL - Although a motion unanimously passed by North Perth Council at its Nov. 4 meeting will ultimately push back the project timeline for the new Listowel pool, it was not made with the intention of deferring the project, but rather to allow time for a funding application to pay for 50 per cen

HURON-PERTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees reviewed a report at its Oct. 22 meeting outlining the Sept. 26 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) scores across the province, including the school board here. 

Making the Listowel Agriculture Hall his office for the day, Grant Abraham, leader of the newly established United Party of Canada, used the space to drum up support for his party.

The quilting group of the Atwood United Church was recently celebrated during a church service on their 25 anniversary, with an original member in attendance.

Howick firefighter, Nathan Lock, is pictured cooking at the Howick Firefighter’s Breakfast fundraiser on Oct. 20 at the Howick Fire Station.

WINGHAM - A community Diwali celebration was hosted at the Wingham Columbus Centre on Oct. 20. The event featured Indian cuisine, traditional music, a Bhangra dance performance, and henna tattoos, pictured is Parisha Kumas showing off hers.

In 30 years, Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) fundraising efforts for The Terry Fox Foundation has amounted to $144,121.28. For their anniversary year, the school has set a goal to raise $2,000. 

Battle of the Badges held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Arena in Listowel on Oct. 20.

Despite opposition from several delegations, Perth County council adopted its new Official Plan (OP) at an Oct. 17 council meeting without including amendments for development projects underway.

The culmination of many volunteers’ dedicated time has resulted in a beautiful and peaceful commemorative place, which shines a light on what was one of the darkest moments in this town’s history. 

Martine Desrosiers and her husband Jeff Whiteside are preparing for their 15th annual Halloween House fundraiser at 640 Maple Avenue North.