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Listowel Christian School hosts annual Christmas concert

Dan McNee January 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Listowel Christian School held its annual Christmas concert for family members on Dec. 21.

$1.3 million Faulkner bequest boosts Palmerston hospital MRI campaign

Midwestern Newspapers January 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) was the recipient of a generous bequest from the late Neil Faulkner, a former Moorefield-area farmer. 

Howick Township sets new fees and charges bylaw

Kelsey Bent January 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its Dec. 19 meeting, Howick council agreed to pass the fees and charges bylaw which sets all charges for the coming year.

Perth County agrees to 10.49% insurance premium increase

Kelsey Bent January 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

In a staff report outlining the results of an insurance request for proposal (RFP) at the Dec. 21 meeting, Corey Bridge, Perth County’s manager of finance, recommended the lowest bidder – and the county’s existing provider – AON Reed Stenhouse Inc.

Season’s Greetings from Community Living

Dan McNee January 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Community Living North Perth (CLNP) clients and staff were treated to a Christmas gala dinner, dance and plenty of holiday goodwill on Dec. 21 at the Listowel Legion.

Howick firefighters get new gear for Christmas

Kelsey Bent December 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

At the Dec. 19 meeting, Howick council gave pre-budget approval to increase the budget for firefighter gear from $9,000 to $34,000.

Retro options out there for purchasing your perfect tree

Ellen Thomas December 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

For about a decade, from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s, aluminum trees and ornaments were all the rage. Perhaps you have a retro tree up in your house – maybe silver, pink, purple, white, or gold. All the colours are available once again on many well-known websites, new and vintage.  You’ll know if

2023 Listowel Banner Year in Review

Midwestern Newspapers December 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Listowel Banner looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part I features the months of January to April…

Predators U13C Girls win Silver Stick, Pink in the Rink tourneys

Submitted December 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Central Perth Predators U13C Girls team are in the midst of a successful 2023-24 campaign, winning two tournaments in December – Pink on the Rink in Exeter, Dec. 1-3; and the International Silver Stick in Port Elgin, Dec. 15-17. At Pink on the Rink, the Predators went undefeated in the round rob

Rothwell questions increased planning charges

Kelsey Bent December 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

In a multi-department report, North Perth staff asked council to consider a new fees and charges bylaw for the 2024 calendar year.

Local egg farmers travel to Nepal

Gary West December 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

There are agricultural organizations in Canada that care greatly about the food they produce and the animals they care for.

Hornets, Cyclones LL#2 clash in U11 hockey action

Dan McNee December 21, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Listowel U11 LL2 Cyclones followed up their recent Regional Silver Stick championship with a narrow 2-1 win over the Howick Hornets Gold at the Steve Kerr Recreational Complex on Dec. 12.

Drives win third straight game

Mike Wilson December 21, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Milverton Four Wheel Drives are riding a three-game win streak heading into the Ontario Elite Hockey League’s Christmas break.

LDSS junior girls’ volleyball team split opening matches of season

Dan McNee December 21, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The LDSS junior girls’ volleyball team (1-1) split its opening two matches of the 2023-24 Huron-Perth season on Dec. 12 in Listowel, beating South Huron before falling to Stratford DSS.

Cyclones remain red hot with two more weekend wins

Dan McNee December 21, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

At this point, it’s likely inevitable that the Listowel Cyclones will usurp the Elmira Sugar Kings as the top team in the GOJHL’s Midwestern Conference. They’ve certainly played like the top team for the last two months.

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Local band, Hitched, celebrate Paddyfest with intimate show at The Back 9

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks

From March 11, 1987.

Consider the people who conduct the rescue

Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.

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CIP grant will enhance accessibility

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Pretty plants, ugly outcomes: The high cost of invasive species

By Cory Bilyea

HURON/PERTH - Periwinkle, English ivy and goutweed look harmless in a backyard bed, but once they reach nearby woods, they can blanket acres. Maitland Conservation Ecologist Erin Gouthro explains how invasive species damage local forests and streams, and how to dispose of “problem plants” safely.

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

By Cory Bilyea

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

By Cory Bilyea

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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