LISTOWEL – On Friday, children were welcomed into Legoland at Eastdale Public School as part of the North Perth Summer Camps.
Listowel Cyclones look ahead to 2026-27 pre-season
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones launched the 2026-27 Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL) season with their first pre-season game against the Ayr Centennials on Aug. 23, winning 6-3.
Howick approves drainage improvements
HOWICK – Council here heard from its drainage superintendent regarding the tender awarded for the Merkley Municipal Drain, and granted approval for improvements to Municipal Drain #10.
OPP report increased violent crime, reductions in property crime, fraud
MONKTON – Violent crime has increased in Perth County in July, while police continued to see reductions in property crime, fraud and injury collisions.
Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer
HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.
Milverton’s Kyle Steckly becomes first Canadian to win Masters of the Pros 200
A Milverton native, Steckly was joined by his father and friends as he crossed the finish line in first place on the track, donning the green jacket.
Rippers take 7-2 victory over Brussels
WROXETER – The Wroxeter/Wingham Rippers played against the Brussels Bangers at the George Hamilton Memorial Park in Wroxeter on Sunday.
Local teen finishes fourth at OFSAA in visually-impaired 800-metre race
LISTOWEL – When Angel Lovation-Puga crossed the finish line at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Track and Field Championships this spring, he wasn’t just completing an 800-metre race.
Senior Legionnaires go up against Kincardine Cubs
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Senior Legionnaires took on the Kincardine Cubs on Friday, Aug. 7.
Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation raises $23,000 at golf tournament
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation held a golf tournament on Aug. 5 to assist in raising funds for the local hospital “FORE the health of our community.”
Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie
GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.
Helmets for Life program returns for 11th year, promotes concussion awareness
LISTOWEL – An annual program that has helped equip many young skaters and hockey players with free protective gear is returning for its 11th year this September.
Junior Legionnaires take win over Mitchell Astros
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Junior Legionnaires were back at the John Bell Diamond on July 31 to go against the Mitchell Astros. The team came out with a successful 12-2 victory.
Howick approves up to 3,000 to repair Kubota utility mower
HOWICK – Council here has approved up to $3,000 from the recreation reserve to repair a Kubota utility mower after it sustained significant mechanical damage during routine maintenance.
Tender awarded contract for drain improvements in Howick
HOWICK – Howick council has awarded a contract for improvements to Municipal Drain No. 20, approving a tender priced at $122,249 plus HST for work intended to upgrade the aging drainage system.
