On July 17, Del Freiburger of Race Team #37 had the pleasure of lending a helping hand and using some of his race winnings to give to a man in need. Karl Petersen, an employee at Tire Discounter (one of the team’s sponsors) has been recently diagnosed with a very rare cancer. When Race Team #37 hear
Rotary Club donates $25,000 to Walkerton tennis court rehab project
The Rotary Club of Walkerton has contributed $25,000 to the tennis court rehabilitation and upgrade project in Walkerton. As part of the project, pickleball courts will be installed at Centennial Park. Pictured, from left: Tennis and Pickleball Court Subcommittee representative Maureen Schmidt, Broc
Youth runner with Listowel connection wins international gold
After a two-year hiatus forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Youth Track and Field Championships (IYC) roared back to life in 2022 as a global event for tomorrow’s champions. In 2023, Landover, Maryland again welcomed the world to the most exciting and competitive youth track and field
Elma U13 squad takes ball tournament victory in Goderich
The Elma Express U13 squad took part in the second annual Goderich Lions Tournament this past weekend in an eight team/two pool format.
Van Allen Insurance secures grant for local child, youth centre
In partnership with Economical Insurance and the Definity Insurance Foundation, Listowel’s Van Allen Insurance Inc. was able to secure a $5,000 grant towards mental health first-aid training for the local Huron-Perth Centre for children and youth. Pictured from left: Ranita Klassen (Van Allen), Mike
Stratford’s road to obtaining city status
On July 22, 1885, the former Town of Stratford hosted a grand gala day to celebrate its new status as a city. The programme – preserved as part of the city’s records at Stratford-Perth Archives – boasted of $2,000 in prizes and entertainment.
We can do it together
Friends, I recently returned from a solo road trip out to Western Canada.
Wilfred McIntee & Co. Ltd. celebrates 70th anniversary
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody congratulates Mike McIntee on his real estate company’s 70th anniversary. Wilfred McIntee and Co. Ltd. Brokerage (McIntee Real Estate) was started by Wilf McIntee in 1953, and now has over 20 agents working in six offices in midwestern Ontario – the head office is in Wal
Formosa Lions help with District A-9 Youth Exchange
The A-9 Charlie Shaw Lions Youth Exchange program is back after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth from around the world are being hosted by Lions from District A-9. During their one month, stay the youth spend one week at Camp Klahanie near Goderich while travelling about. On Sunday, J
‘Poppy rocks’ placed on veterans’ resting places in Mildmay
Several members of the Walkerton Legion, along with community members, recently honoured veterans buried in St. Matthews’ Lutheran Cemetery, Sacred Heart Cemetery and St. Paul’s United Cemetery, all in Mildmay.
South Easthope Mutual Insurance makes donation to hospice
The employees of South Easthope Mutual Insurance Company recently made a $500 donation to the North Perth Community Hospice. It was raised by employees as part of their Dress Down for Charity program, also holding bake and craft sales and raffles. Each year, employees select the charities that recei
‘The Iron Horse’ arrives in Listowel
Railroads were an important aspect of life in Perth County during the 1800s. While there were trains coming into the southern part of the county as of the 1850s, the north had been largely left untouched, especially coming into Listowel. This had an impact on the economy and ease of travel for resid
