WROXETER – Howick Township held its council meeting on April 25 with a public meeting held under section 34 of the Planning Act to discuss the Howick Township zoning bylaw.
Local music teachers searching for children’s choir participants
Morgan Kuepfer and Claudia Prescott are music teachers at North Perth Westfield Elementary School.
Huron Perth United founded to fill need for soccer training, competition
Between the Lines has a new soccer club called Huron Perth United (HP United).
North Perth Maple Weekend a sweet success
NORTH PERTH – Royalmar Farms hosted its annual open house and pancake breakfast as part of Maple…
Canadian Tire, Van Allen Insurance, LDSS team up to benefit outdoor education program
In 2017, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) teacher Jim Flynn began the school’s outdoor education program.
LDSS class expands practical learning at ag biz
On March 20, the Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Ag Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) class visited Equipment Ontario for a day of learning.
North Perth cricket program concludes inaugural session
Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) hosted its last night of cricket on March 22.
Atwood Lions Stagette a success
The Atwood Lions Stagette was held on Saturday, March 23 at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, its second year running with proceeds going towards the refurbishment of the EMCC.
Martin Duif headed to UCI World Championships with Team Canada for paracycling
A former resident of Listowel, Martin Duif, is headed off to Ostend, Belgium in May to participate with Team Canada at the UCI World Championships for paracycling.
Three local athletes bring home medals from Olympic weightlifting provincials
The Ontario Masters Provincials in Olympic Lifting was held in St. Thomas on Feb. 24, and local athletes Stephanie Brooks, Karla Daviau and Angie Alexander all came home with medals.
Annual Paddyfest darts tournament packs Parkview Gardens
LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens in Listowel was a packed house for the annual Paddyfest darts tournament on Feb. 24.
CNOY participants walk to raise thousands for North Perth’s most vulnerable
LISTOWEL – Over 125 walkers and 20 sponsors braved the frigid late-winter conditions for United…
Ellis set to retire as CEO, president of LWHA
Karl Ellis, president and CEO of the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA), will be stepping down into retirement by September this year.
Canada Food Price Report predicts increase of up to 4.5% next year
Canada’s Food Price Report predicts food prices will increase by 2.5 to 4.5 per cent in 2024.
Walkerton residents prepare for ‘push for palliative care’
Jenna Lee Lethbridge and her husband, Tyler Lethbridge, will be participating in a five-kilometre Spartan Race on Oct. 21 to fundraise for Saugeen Hospice, the six-bed hospice being planned for construction in the East Ridge Business Park, just east of Walkerton.
