LISTOWEL: TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – North Perth Manager of Environmental Services Mark Hackett…
History of Wingham
In the early 1850s, settlers began moving into the townships in the Queen’s Bush north of the Huron Tract. One of these townships, Turnberry, was surveyed by 1853 and a plot for a market town designated where two branches of the Maitland River met.
Conners qualifies for Olympics
Local golf fans can watch their hometown hero Corey Conners represent Canada later this summer at the Paris Olympics.
June 20, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – MPP Randy Pettapiece was re-elected for his second term to a Liberal majority government.
Conners top Canadian at two pro golf events
Former Listowel resident Corey Conners was the top Canadian in the field at the recent the PGA Championships, which rant May 13 to 19 at at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
Public survey for proposed ATV trail use now live
A survey on the municipality’s website is gathering feedback about the proposed ATV use of the North Perth Trail Network.
Vote now for Brockton’s Best 2023
It is time for readers of the Walkerton Herald-Times to select Brockton's Best for 2023!
Cyclones claim Sutherland Cup
The Listowel Cyclones captured the second Sutherland Cup in team history with a thrilling 4-3 overtime win in game five of the final series, sparking a massive celebration among a capacity crowd at the Steve Kerr Memorial Arena on Sunday night.
May 5-11 is Emergency Preparedness Week
This week, May 5 to 11, is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada. This year’s provincial theme is, “Plan for every season.”
South Bruce, NWMO sign hosting agreement for nuclear waste project
The Municipality of South Bruce Council endorsed a hosting agreement between the municipality and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) at its meeting May 1. Mayor Mark Goetz and CAO Leanne Martin signed the agreement on behalf of the municipality following a vote of council on Wednesday
Bluewater school board agriculture program celebrated in new Grey Roots location
The start of an exciting new chapter and innovative partnership for Bluewater District School Board’s (BWDSB’s) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Agriculture program is being celebrated.
MRCC provides educational experience for students, Scouts
The Middle Maitland Rejuvenation Committee took Ms Crawford’s class from North Perth Westfield Elementary School on an outdoor education event on April 22 in honour of Earth Day.
Cyclones split first two Sutherland Cup games
The Listowel Cyclones split the opening games of their Sutherland Cup final series with the St. Marys Lincolns, losing a 3-2 squeaker at home in the opening game on May 3 before taking game four by a 4-1 count on the road April 5.
May 9, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – A bylaw to bring ATVs to the trails in North Perth was defeated for the third time after a vote from North Perth Council.
Legionnaires season opens with Junior/Senior tilt
The Listowel Senior and Junior Legionnaires will tune up for regular season baseball by playing an exhibition game at the John Bell Diamond on May 3. Game time is 7:30pm.
