Matthew Rae, Progressive Conservative candidate for Perth-Wellington, officially kicked off his 2022 provincial election campaign at Knapp’s in Listowel on April 19.
Local groups receive donated surplus PPE
John McVicar, a Listowel resident and member of the Clifford Rotary Club, has been leading a project from the Rotary Club that disperses personal protective equipment (PPE) to local businesses and organizations that have been declared surplus by the Avon Maitland District School Board. McVicar recen
Busy, successful 2022 so far for Huron Perth Junior Farmers
Huron Perth Junior Farmers have had an eventful first quarter in 2022. The year started virtually and slowly moved to in-person events.
AMDSB encourages local residents to consider role of school board trustee
The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is providing information to the public in an effort to encourage Huron-Perth residents to run for school board trustee.
Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary steps up 2022 fundraising efforts
As Volunteer Month is celebrated with renewed hope, the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary joins in honouring its dedicated volunteers.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Earl Eggert’s homemade Rostock newspaper collection
Earl Frederick Eggert was born on April 3, 1911 and grew up on a farm in Ellice Township. Seen in the accompanying photo as a child posing with his great-grandfather Jeremiah Kalbfleisch, grandmother Annie Doerr, and mother Eva Eggert, he eventually attended Stratford Business College and worked as
Hope in suffering
We all face suffering, at times, in this life. It is very difficult and challenging. It can feel like God is absent and does not care about what we are going through. We may be experiencing this right now or have in the past. We may ask ‘where is God when I am suffering?’
Automated smart system lessens grower workload in the greenhouse
As the labour shortage facing the greenhouse vegetable sector intensifies, growers are increasingly looking for alternatives to help them fill critical positions.
OFA VIEWPOINT: OFA outlines importance of biosecurity as a shared responsibility
As farmers, we know that it’s the finite details that make all the difference. This could be closing the latch on a gate, applying the parking brake, or checking your blind spot when making a left-hand turn. Biosecurity includes a collection of those details to maintain safety standards and protect
Walkerton DCS wins invitational girls’ basketball tourney
Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) hosted an eight-team invitational elementary girls’ basketball tournament on April 22. WDCS had two teams participate in the tournament. The Grade 6-7 team were the consolation champions. The Grade 7-8 team, pictured, won all three of their games and were t
Paisley bridge replacement begins on May 2
The Teeswater River Bridge replacement project, located on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley, will begin on Monday, May 2. The existing bridge location will be closed from July 1 to approximately Aug. 31, 2023 during construction.
Out my window
Dorothy Hazlehurst loves watching the deer out her front window – all 10 of them visit every day.
New Millennium Quilters Guild to hold quilt show
On April 19, the New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) met in person, the second time since the start of the pandemic. Members were once again able to browse through the many books available to borrow from the guild’s library.
Games day fundraiser being held for Ukraine
A special games day fundraiser is being held on Saturday, April 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Highway 9, between Mildmay and Walkerton.
