One thing the 2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair is known for is its many competitions. This year saw many competitors trying their hand at unique parade floats to the pedal tractor pull.
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Malayalee community hosts Onam celebration
North Perth Malayalee Samaajam (NPMS), hosted an Onam celebration at the Agricultural Hall here on Sept. 7.
Council appoints building official
Council here received the Q2 Activity Report reviewing activity by the Building Department at the Sept. 9 meeting.
Listowel Christian School celebrates 50 years
Listowel Christian School celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sept. 7 with speeches, photo memories, food and fellowship.
The U11 Elma Express wins silver medal in A division finals
The U11 Elma Express blue team showed remarkable determination and improvement throughout the year, culminating in a well-deserved silver medal in the A division finals.
Ontario students going back-to-basics with fewer distractions this fall
Province limiting cellphone use in class, banning vaping and rolling out more modernized curriculum
County replaces paramedic commander vehicle
It appears as though Perth County council and staff are trying to catch up with the ever-moving target that is increasing vehicle prices.
Touch a Truck time in Listowel
The North Perth Fire Department and local OPP hosted a Touch a Truck event in Listowel Memorial Park on Sept. 8.
Cyclones set to open GOHL season on the road
The Listowel Cyclones shown in pre-season action
It’s time to turn off distractions and focus on what is truly important
Reverend Ernie Naylor
Impaired driver arrested during RIDE program stop
A driver is facing an impaired driving charge as a result of an OPP RIDE check, a police report states.
United Way’s North Perth campaign kick off set for Sept. 13
The beginning of September means back to familiar routines for many people, but the change in the calendar also means the return of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s annual campaign.
Pieces of the Past: The first day of school in 1976: Listowel
Some local students doing their first day back to school walk in 1976 made front page news.
Lemonade for a Cause
Three youngsters were seen selling lemonade and cookies in Listowel on Saturday, Aug. 31
Atwood Fire Station celebrates its 50th anniversary with the Perth Water Games
Atwood Fire Station celebrated its 50th Anniversary on September 6 by hosting the Perth County Water Games
