Council here has put forth a call for scrutineers for the Oct. 21 referendum on willing host status for the deep geological repository (DGR).
OPP support Law Enforcement Torch Run
LISTOWEL - The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) ran down Main Street and Wallace Avenue in Listowel on August 22 to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for the Special Olympics.
Atwood Fire Station: Half a century of community service
There’s a reason the traditional gift for a 50th anniversary is gold – it’s half a century of commitment. That’s the word that rings true when one ponders the history of the Atwood Fire Station.
In Photos: Listowel’s Art In The Park
NORTH PERTH - Listowel Art In The Park was held at Listowel Memorial park on August 24.
Two representatives appointed to OPP Detachment Board
Council here appointed two community representatives to the Huron County OPP Detachment Board.
Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s finale show is ‘Anything But Hysterical’
Anything But Hysterical is an art show seldom seen in rural settings.
Listowel Legionnaires compete in U22 OBA tournament
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Legionnaires junior team took part in the U22 OBA Tournament this past…
Perth County’s new Forest School focuses on learning in the outdoors
At Last Forest School set up shop at the former Galbraith Optimist Camp, just east of Listowel, last April.
Gorrie flooded with tri-athletes
TRI-umph Triathlon returned to Gorrie this weekend for another adrenaline and fun-filled day of swimming, biking and running for ages 6-17.
Emergency crews respond to fire in downtown Listowel
Emergency crews responded to a unit fire within an east-side downtown building on Wallace Avenue North in Listowel at approximately 9:45 p.m., on Aug. 4.
Brussels dancer Alyssa Albers brings home gold
Alyssa Albers took home a gold and a silver for Team Canada at the Dance World Cup in Prague.
Kadylack Farm Sunflower Walk drew crowds
The Kadylack Farm Sunflower Walk on Perth Line 72 drew crowds of supporters from near and far to wander the golden acres over the long weekend.
Heartland gives care and advice for animals of all sizes
LISTOWEL – Perth County is synonymous with agriculture; and animals are at the heart of it. Since…
When it comes to Alice Munro, we can’t separate art from artist
I gave myself more time to write this column than usual. I wanted to sit with the news of Andrea Skinner’s abuse at the hands of her step-father, and the revelations of her mother Alice Munro protecting him and their marriage over her daughter.
Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament a ‘summer staple’
LISTOWEL – In its second year, the annual Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament is…
