The Listowel U13 softball crew was in action against Mount Forest on June 29 at John Bell North, with the local girls taking a hard-fought 10-7 decision over the visitors. Pictured: (Above) Lucy Nauta makes a play at first base during the second inning; (Below) pitcher Brynnlie Donaldson goes into h
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U14 Listowel Twisters #2 host Elma on the soccer pitch
The U14 Listowel Twisters #2 and Elma Eagles #1 clashed in local minor soccer action at St. Mary’s field on June 29. Pictured: (Above) Elma’s Owen McIntosh (left) closes in on Listowel’s Spencer Henhoeffer; (Inset) Listowel’s Ciara Wood (right) defends against Elma forward Reid Terpstra.
PBJ expands business to include commercial interior design division
One of Listowel’s most successful self-start businesses is further expanding its growing operation.
Kathryn Boyd named new AMDSB Superintendent of Education
At the June 28 Board of Trustees meeting for the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), trustees announced the appointment of Kathryn Boyd as Superintendent of Education.
Cover Crop Leaders program aimed at newcomers, experts alike
According to the 2020 Ontario Cover Crop Feedback Survey, the largest survey on cover crops in Canada, Huron County ranked number one across the nation.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Gift of a gavel
After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection of material that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from Perth County and around the world.
Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2012 – North Perth Mayor Julie Behrns announced that the municipality was the…
It Takes A Village announces brand new Kids’ Lunch Club
It Takes A Village has announced a new “Kids’ Lunch Club” for this summer.
North Perth CBO moves to Howick
At its June 21 meeting, Howick Township council approved hiring a new Chief Building Official, after the position’s predecessor, David Kopp, submitted a letter of resignation on May 3.
United Way, Salvation Army celebrate opening of HOPE Links in Listowel
The Salvation Army and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) are proud to announce the opening of HOPE Links, providing support to vulnerable people in the North Perth community.
Rae appointed parliamentary assistant to Minister of Education
Matthew Rae, Member of Provincial Parliament for Perth-Wellington, was appointed to the role of Parliamentary Assistant (PA) to the Minister of Education. Rae joins Patrice Barnes, MPP for Ajax, as the two PAs to Minister Stephen Lecce.
School board makes decision on North Perth boundary
At the Board of Trustees meeting on June 28, the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) approved a change to the contentious boundary review that started in October of last year.
Ward & Uptigrove claim title at North Perth Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
The annual North Perth Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament was once again at capacity on June 22 at the Listowel Golf Club.
LDSS sets bar with new health care course
In September 2021, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) became the first school in the Avon Maitland District School Board to offer a health care course – TPJ 20.
Legionnaires split versus Hanover, Mitchell to complete extended road trip
The Listowel Junior Legionnaires are looking forward to returning to the friendlier confines of John Bell South for the month of July, following an extended June road trip that saw the club go 1-5 overall.
