Sistema Walkerton, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free after-school music education to children, recently received a donation of $750 from the Chepstow and District Lions Club on April 15.
Join the North Perth Board Gamers third Sunday of each month
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Board Gamers meet on the third Sunday of each month at Steve Kerr C.C to try new games and play favourites. All are welcome, ages 18 plus unless accompanied by a supervising adult.
Recording the history of Perth County
In 1902, when William Johnston sat down to record the history of what is now Perth County, he noted that the “modern town” of Listowel then had a population of 2,661 people and property assessed at $830,850.
Public health advises public of several new measles exposures
HURON/PERTH - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of several measles exposures.
Local skaters achieve gold status
Two dedicated athletes from the Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) have reached significant milestones in their skating careers, exemplifying years of commitment and passion for the sport.
Listowel residents on stage in period murder mystery comedy
HARRISTON - A murder mystery is at the heart of a period comedy set to hit the boards at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre in May.
Walkerton Optimists host annual spelling bee
WALKERTON – The Walkerton and District Optimist Club held their annual spelling bee on April 15…
Hospice holds volunteer appreciation event
About three dozen volunteers were on hand at Walkerton’s Legion on April 7 to hear words of appreciation for their active work in fundraising on behalf of Saugeen Hospice.
Experts urge gardeners to watch for hammerhead worms
ONTARIO - As the weather begins to warm up, a silent assassin could be creeping around your yard without you knowing.
SVCA launches 75th anniversary ‘Explore’ program
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and is excited to announce the launch of the Explore Saugeen Conservation program.
AMDSB aims to raise awareness about the importance of school attendance
SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is raising awareness about the importance of regular school attendance as the final weeks of the school year approach. As the weather improves and the summer break becomes nearly visible, it is important to help students stay motivated and c
Loney announced as winner of Paulette Peirol Memorial Award for Excellence in Economic Development
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) recently announced the winners of the second-annual Clean Energy Frontier Program Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to the local economy and clean energy sector.
The case of the masticated missive, the Campbell gang meet their match
As a means of escaping the law, eating your arrest warrant wouldn’t seem a likely solution. Yet it happened, in 1859.
Four-gas monitors now available at local libraries
The Municipality of North Perth is pleased to announce that four-gas monitors are now available for loan at the North Perth Public Library’s three branches in Listowel, Atwood and Monkton.
Predators claim provincial gold
The U15 Central Perth Predators Girls team went a perfect 5-0 over the three-day, all-Ontario championships last week.
