Like most young baseball squads, the Listowel Junior Legionnaires had a very up-and-down season in 2022. Now a year older and featuring a largely returning roster, the local club is looking to further establish itself in the Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League (MOSBL) this season.
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Perth County marks Tourism Week
April 24-30, 2023 marks Tourism Week in Canada and Perth County is ready to celebrate!
Maitland Conservation awards North Perth floodplain mapping contract
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members heard the results of a recent request for proposals (RFP) for a floodplain mapping contract in North Perth.
North Perth council honours Listowel Cyclones U13 LL 1 squad
North Perth council honoured the Listowel U13 LL 1 Cyclones for their International Silver Stick championship earlier in the 2022-23 minor hockey season, presenting the squad with municipal medallions during its regular meeting on April 24.
LDSS Tech Hall of Fame induction slated for May 13
The Listowel District Secondary School tech department is wrapping up the call for nominations for potential inductees into its Lightning Tech Hall of Fame.
Wallace history book receives grant from municipality
A group of volunteers working to publish an update of Magnified Memories, a book documenting the history of Wallace Township, has received a financial boost from North Perth council.
Upstart conversation group aimed at helping bridge language barriers
It’s staggering to comprehend everything that must be taken into account when deciding to uproot and move to an entirely new country.
‘Shamrock Sharing’ lottery winners announced
Alex Coombs was the big winner in the Listowel Kinette Club’s annual Shamrock Sharing draw conducted during Paddyfest celebrations. Coombs’ winning ticket netted him $2,800.
Listowel water clarity discussed by council
A report from Mark Hackett, manager of environmental services for North Perth, on the drinking water quality management standard infrastructure review sparked a brief conversation about the water discoloration experienced by some Listowel residents earlier this year.
Art of the wedding invitation
With spring around the corner, wedding season will soon be upon us. Brides and grooms will be getting ready for their big day. Dresses, suits or tuxes, flowers, and a venue will have all been chosen.
Fundraiser established for Atwood man paralyzed in March snowmobile accident
“It was just the biggest freak accident. I still don’t really know what went down, because we weren’t there. Shelby was with him but said the snow was kicked up when he was in front of her. Then he just vanished.”
Inaugural ‘Tastes of the World in North Perth’ a success
The Listowel Agricultural Society hosted its inaugural ‘Tastes of the World in North Perth’ on Sunday, April 23 at the Agricultural Hall, which featured 11 different countries offering a variety of multicultural culinary delights. The event also offered attendees the opportunity to learn about diffe
Milverton Lions break ground on Knollcrest Courtyard project
The Milverton Lions Club has broken ground on a project more than three years in the making.
$2.248M contract awarded for Elma Street West reconstruction
Council has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of a portion of Elma Street West in Listowel.
Vince Judge named Citizen of the Year
The council of the Municipality of North Perth marked the return of Volunteer Appreciation Night on Tuesday, April 18 for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event at the Elma Memorial Community Centre in Atwood saw a great turnout from the community.