To date, there have been well over 500 wildfires in Alberta in 2023. According to news reports, we currently have a haze from these devastating fires.
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Church members hear perspective on war from Ukrainian presenter
It has been 15 long months since Russian forces first advanced across the border in an unprovoked invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, and the passage of time has not made the ongoing conflict any easier to bear for Listowel’s Alex Kyrychenko.
School fun fairs coming up in June
When summer is right around the corner and the days left of school are minimal, the best way to celebrate is a family fun fair. Luckily, there are two fast approaching fun fairs taking place this month at local schools.
North Perth council hosts May housing forum
On May 16, the council of the Municipality of North Perth held a housing forum for councillors to learn more about the housing situation regionally, locally, and provincially.
Character Run sees great turnout in first full-scale event since 2019
On Thursday, May 25, local residents displayed the characteristic of perseverance while participating in the North Perth Community of Character’s 12th annual Character Run.
Construction tender awarded for Greenley Municipal Drain
At its meeting on May 16, the Howick council received a drainage report and awarded a tender for the Greenley Municipal Drain.
Contract awarded for Perth County courthouse project
At its May 18 meeting, Perth County council awarded a contract for its Courthouse Campus Project. The contract for the 5 Huron renovation and connecting link addition project located in Stratford was tendered to Dakon Construction for just over $5 million.
Legionnaires utilize long ball to pick up first win of ‘23 MOSBL campaign
The Listowel Legionnaires officially got into the win column of the 2023 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League on May 21, picking up a road victory over the Lucan Irish Nine.
Eastdale Public School hosts track and field meet
Eastdale Public School held its track and field meet in below-season temperatures but under sunny skies nonetheless on May 17.
St. Mary’s Catholic School hosts track and field meet
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel held its annual track and field meet on May 17.
Listowel golfer joins Maple Leaf junior tour this summer
Most adult golfers would no doubt like to hit 230 yards consistently with the driver off the tee. At age 13, Colin Coates is already averaging that, and he’s just getting started in his junior golf career.
LDSS girls open slo-pitch season with split in Stratford
The Listowel District Secondary School varsity girls’ slo-pitch team opened up its 2023 spring campaign with a win and a loss in Stratford on May 19.
Conners finishes T-12 at PGA Championship
One shot back of leader Brooks Koepka heading into the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship on May 21, Corey Conners was very much in the mix to capture his first major title.
Listowel Baptist Church garage sale sets new record
The Listowel Baptist Church’s annual garage sale reached an all-time sales high this year.
Van Allen Insurance hosts successful CF fundraiser
The public once again turned out in droves for the ninth annual Van Allen Insurance barbeque in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada on May 18 in Listowel. The event has raised tens of thousands of dollars since its inception, with all proceeds directly injected into CF Canada to aid in its life-saving
