For February’s scheduled meeting, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors discussed the renovations, new services, and staff shortages that are happening at both the Wingham and Listowel sites.
North Perth’s Coldest Night of the Year a chilly success
Over 150 people braved the cold on Saturday, Feb. 25 for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY).
Impressions to open dessert bar, roastery at new location
Impressions Bakery Café is expanding to a second location, just down the road from its current home in downtown Listowel. The Listowel Banner sat down with owner, Graham Lichti, to learn more about what is in store for one of the town’s favourite bakeries.
Paddyfest 2023 gets underway with darts tourney
Paddyfest celebrations are already underway, with early festivities featuring a dart tournament at Parkview Gardens in Listowel on Feb. 25. The team event saw players of all skill levels compete against each other while enjoying the fun atmosphere and tasty beverages.
Perth County staffer receives prestigious economic development award
On Feb. 9, Perth County’s Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, Meredith Forget, was awarded the Joseph A. Montgomery Economic Development Achievement Award, the province’s most prestigious award for the economic development profession.
Listowel’s Coldest Night of the Year scheduled for Feb. 25
This Saturday, the North Perth community will be joining together for a good cause; raising money to aid those experiencing homelessness.
North Perth council to initiate conversations surrounding budget registry
At its Feb. 13 meeting, North Perth council members were presented with a report from staff in response to the first budget visioning session that took place on Jan. 11.
Perth County adopts 2023 budget
At its council meeting on Feb. 16, Perth County council adopted the 2023 capital and operating budgets in principle, after presentations from staff.
Knox Presbyterian Church to hold pancake supper, Feb. 21
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Knox Presbyterian Church of Listowel will be hosting a pancake supper from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The meal will consist of sausages and pancakes as well as scrumptious desserts. It is a “pay what you can” event and those who are in need of a meal are encouraged to attend, fo
Kinsmen prepare for Paddyfest celebrations, announce parade route
At their Feb. 13 meeting, North Perth council received correspondence from the Listowel Kinsmen in preparation for two of this year’s Paddyfest events.
Snow sculpture contest on until Feb. 20
Creative snow sculptures have been appearing around North Perth as the Municipality hosts their annual Snow Sculpture Contest on until Feb. 20. To participate in the contest or to get more information, visit the Recreation, Facilities and Programs page on the municipality’s website. Pictured above i
Listowel Legion to host Family Day Carnival, Feb. 20
On Monday, Feb. 20, the Listowel Legion will be hosting a fun Family Day Carnival at Parkview Gardens.
North Perth budget meetings postponed until March, April
Budget talk will remain paused at North Perth council, as the budget committee postponed the remainder of their meetings until March and April.
Atwood Lions Club to build new pathway in Lions Park
A delegation from the Atwood Lions Club was heard at the recent North Perth council meeting on Feb. 13. Atwood Lion Tyler Martin gave a presentation to council outlining the proposed project for a pathway and park beautification project in Atwood Lions Park.
Rae announces two high-speed internet projects complete in rural Perth County
On Feb. 10, Matthew Rae, Member of Provincial Parliament for Perth-Wellington, announced the completion of two broadband projects in North Perth during a press event at Gerber’s Workwear in Donegal, one of the many businesses in the area that now have access to high-speed internet.
