It has been three long years since the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) has been able to conduct its province-wide Ambassador of the Fairs competition. It’s also meant three years of representation for most regional fair ambassadors, whose reigns were extended with the arrival of the pandemic in e
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U15 Listowel doubles up on Exeter
U15 Listowel hosted the Exeter Extremes #2 in an Aug. 2 girls’ softball tilt at John Bell North, with the visitors coming away with a 12-6 victory.
Nichol scores ace at LGC
Pete Nichol dropped his third career hole-in-one on Wednesday, July 20, scoring his ace on No. 2 Heritage from the blue tees using an 8-iron. It was Nichol’s first hole-in-one recorded at the Listowel Golf Club.
Legionnaires knocked out in quarter-finals at Junior ‘A’ OBA championships
The Listowel Legionnaires enjoyed some early success at the 2022 Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) Junior ‘A’ championships in Brantford last weekend, but were unable to advance deep into the playoffs following an extra-innings affair against Kanata in the quarter-finals on Aug. 6.
No movement on automated school bus stop-arm cameras
Progress on implementing the automated school bus stop arm camera system in Perth County has hit a roadblock.
Lemonade stand brings in $700 for Westfield playground
Fundraising efforts continue for North Perth Westfield Elementary School’s new playground equipment, with a selfless group of local kids braving the heat to set up a lemonade stand to bring in money for the cause on Rogers Road in Listowel on Aug. 6. The Westfield students’ efforts raised over $700.
IN PHOTOS: Listowel’s Art in the Park
The fifth annual Art in the Park enjoyed terrific weather and a steady turnout in Listowel Memorial Park on Saturday, Aug. 6. Over 30 vendors – which included artisans from across the area showcasing their various creations – took part; live entertainment, kids’ activities and food trucks were also
2022 Listowel Agricultural Fair, Homecraft Division results
Plants and Cut Flowers Shamrock Clara Bauman Becky Smith Marlene McQuinn African Violet, single…
2022 Listowel Agricultural Fair, Homecraft Division results
Photography Past Listowel Fair Memory Katie Wilting Cheryl Coghlin Kelly Battams-Trussler New Life…
Fifty Archives Treasures: The Brooks Steam Motor Limited Company
The City of Stratford sold Oland J. Brooks a former threshing machine factory located at 500 Ontario St. for $55,000, with the City taking back a mortgage of $50,000 in October 1923. Stratford, an important railway junction with a labour pool used to working with steam-powered vehicles, was seen as
OPP seeking motorist after 12-year-old cyclist struck, suspect fled scene
Police are seeking information regarding an incident involving a driver failing to remain at the scene of a collision, after their vehicle collided with a 12-year-old cyclist last week.
A little damp
The residual effects from the heavy mid-week rainfall last Wednesday and Thursday was clearly still being felt in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Listowel’s west end, Aug. 5.
South Western Ontario Sharks Swim League finals held in Milverton
The Perth East Recreation Complex pool in Milverton was a busy spot for the South Western Ontario Sharks Swim League finals on Aug. 5, with several local swim teams taking part in their season-ending event. The Atwood Lions Club and T&T Power Group provided tech sponsorship for the event.
North Perth council expresses hesitancy towards investing in Galbraith Conservation Area
The possibility of resurrecting the Galbraith Conservation Area was discussed during North Perth council’s most recent meeting on Aug. 8. Albeit a fairly brief, and at times, blunt discussion.
204 residential units proposed for property in Listowel’s west end
Perth County council learned more about a proposed commercial and residential development in Listowel’s west end.