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Westfield Warriors curling team recognized by North Perth council
North Perth council honoured the 2023 Provincial Elementary School Curling champions from North Perth Westfield Elementary School with municipal medallions on Sept. 18. Members of the team include: Noah Schneider (skip), Brooke Schaefer (vice), Sofia Reinhardt (second), Reid Harwood (lead), and Clar
New French Immersion program kicks off at St. Mary’s, Listowel
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is excited to share that the new Grade 1 French Immersion (FI) program at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel has officially launched this September.
Fire chief challenges North Perth to be ‘Saved by the Beep’
Fire Chief Janny Pape is calling on all residents of North Perth to test their smoke alarms on Sept. 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be ‘Saved by the Beep’ with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
Matt and Amy Fisher donate $150K to Listowel clinic expansion
The Fisher Family Primary Care Centre needs to expand its current site with the area’s growing population and the need to recruit new doctors. With the expansion and renovation of the Fisher clinic in the works, Matt and Amy Fischer recently donated $150,000 to support the Listowel Memorial Hospital
Listowel Branch 259 marks Legion Week
Legion Week is Sept. 17-23, 2023. Major Andrew McKeever, Listowel Legion, Branch 259 is busy with our usual activities – cards, darts, pool, seniors dance, Thursday evening Catch the Ace draws, monthly veterans Buddy Check Coffee, and Friday night meat draws. Come on out to join us.
We look for a day when faith will be made sight
Recently our worship service was opened with a call to worship that acknowledged that God is Sovereign, that He reigns above all and above everyone else and that He is actually in control. From that thought we were called to worship Him, submit our hearts to Him and acknowledge His goodness and care
Back in time to the Listowel Fall Fair
As we make our way into the cooler autumn weather and watch the leaves on the trees change colours, let’s take a trip back 101 years ago to the 1922 Listowel Fall Fair.
St. Thomas Anglican Church’s chicken barbecue a success
The St. Thomas Anglican Church annual chicken barbecue last week sold out – 376 tickets including 53 meals delivered to Brucelea Haven.
Chepstow Lions donate to school breakfast program
The Chepstow Lions hosted a very successful car tour this summer, raising thousands of dollars for local organizations. Recently, the Lions presented $1,000 from the proceeds of the car tour to the breakfast program at Mary Immaculate Conception School. Presenting school representatives with the don
Walkerton Terry Fox Run raises over $5,000
The small but mighty Terry Fox Run in Walkerton did it again – raised a phenomenal $5,131 to help fund leading-edge cancer research projects. “Not bad for just 24 participants,” said run organizer John Markauskas, who commented on the dedicated individuals who participate in the run every year.
Wingham Smokies win Huron County Slo-Pitch Championship
The Huron County Slo-Pitch league held their year-end tournament in Belgrave this past weekend. The Wingham Smokies won the “A” Division this year for the first time in their 48-year history. Wingham beat Seaforth 12-11 by scoring four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning with two out. This year
Listowel Golf Club crowns club champions for 2023
The Listowel Golf Club held its 2023 club championship on Aug. 19-20, with Katrina Klemp (+16), pictured above at left, claiming another women’s title and Adam Salisbury (+2), pictured above at right, winning the men’s bracket in a playoff over runnerup Craig Vanderheyden. In the senior men’s divisi
