Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre celebrated its grand opening with community leaders on Sept. 30. Stan and Charlene Klasen took ownership of the business in July but will still offer Ashley brand furniture and mattresses, however they also carry locally made wood furniture, metal signs and home d
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LMHF hosts 10th annual car, motorcycle rally
The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation held its 10th annual Car & Motorcycle Poker Rally on Saturday, Sept. 16. This event was held at Boyd Motors in Kurtzville once again and many thanks go out to Doug and Bonnie Boyd for allowing this event to happen and support local health care.
Province announces local economic development funding
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced over $272,802 in funding for local projects through the Rural Economic Development (RED) program on Sept. 29.
Bakker Dairy – proud producers of A2 milk
For those who are not lactose-intolerant but still have digestive discomfort after drinking a cool glass of milk, a particular protein could be causing the problem.
Vehicle crashes into Zehr Insurance building in Listowel, Oct. 3
Emergency responders were called to Zehr Insurance Brokers Ltd. on Tuesday morning, Oct. 3, after a vehicle crashed through the front entrance of the building on Argyle Avenue North. It is not believed that anyone was seriously injured in the incident.
50 people take part in CIBC Run for the Cure, Oct. 1
CIBC Run for the Cure Listowel coordinator Kim Hutchings-Hahn (right), accompanied by Vicki Leppington (middle) and Connie Shiel (left), lead a group of roughly 50 people at the Oct. 1 event at Listowel Memorial Park. The aim of the third annual event was to raise funds and bring awareness to breast
North Perth Fire Department responds to CO alarm, Sept. 28
North Perth Fire Department personnel responded to the Smith Market Square in Listowel on Thursday, Sept. 28 shortly after 8 a.m. after elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected in the building. Fire Chief Janny Pape says the elevated levels “are suspected to be related to a battery on a forklif
Giving thanks for all the good
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. From the online Canadian Encyclopedia, we learn that the First Nations celebrated the fall harvest in what is now called North America long before European settlers.
IN PHOTOS: Pumpkinpalooza 2023
Pumpkinpalooza 2023 was another big hit on the weekend, with droves of people turning out to find that perfect future jack-o-lantern.
Nominations sought for Women in Leadership awards
The North Perth Women of Distinction subcommittee wants to celebrate local women in leadership at an event set for Nov. 4. The North Perth Women of Distinction awards offer an opportunity to honour women who have displayed leadership in the community.
North Perth acquires Wallace Ave. Scotiabank building
North Perth council unanimously agreed to confirm the purchase of the Wallace Avenue North Scotiabank building for $950,000 at its Oct. 2 meeting.
IN PHOTOS: 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair
The 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair was held at the Howick Community Centre on Sept. 29 and 30.
What makes a champion of the truth?
When you think of a champion, what comes to mind? Perhaps an athlete with a gold medal or a student winning an academic trophy? But what about another type of champion, the people who stand up for and defend our democracy – not with physical prowess, but with their words.
Energrow Inc.: Helping farmers reduce feed expenses, emissions while increasing bottom lines
A cow’s daily diet, according to the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, consists of 29 kilograms of feed per day. For the average dairy farm in Canada consisting of 96 milking cows, the costs of feed add up over time. Any way a dairy farmer – or any farmer, for that matter – can improve quality and lower cos
LDSS varsity girls’ field hockey team sits in third midway through season
Through the midway point of the 2023 varsity girls’ field hockey campaign, LDSS (4-2) finds itself sitting in third place in the Huron-Perth Athletics standings following a win and a loss in its only home games of the season on Sept. 20. The Lightning dropped a 4-2 decision to the first-place Goderi
