The Milverton Four Wheel Drives are back in the win column after a dominant 7-2 win over the Lucknow Lancers on home ice on Dec. 9.
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Upper Maitland Mustangs advocate for equitable share of primetime ice
For approximately 15 years, the Upper Maitland Mustangs (UMM) has been an established and growing girls’ hockey organization in the area. And for many of those years of existence, the club’s executive leadership has been attempting to secure regular primetime ice directly within Listowel with very l
‘Selfies with Santa’ at Sleep Culture
Sleep Culture in Listowel held its annual ‘selfie with Santa’ event on Dec. 10. Harper Schlauch, 10, stopped in with her mom to drop off some donations for local food hampers and take a selfie with the jolly elf himself.
Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation receives ROOTS funds
The Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) Foundation was successful in its application to Trillium Mutual Insurance Company’s ROOTS Community Fund for $5,000. This grant allocation will bring the Foundation up to its $227,000 goal to pay for new IV pumps for the entire Listowel hospital, which require re
Crews respond to shed fire in Listowel, Dec. 9
North Perth emergency crews responded to a shed fire on Boyne Avenue in Listowel on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 9, with reports that a heating source was the initial cause. The fire was localized to the shed and extinguished in short order by the North Perth Fire Department, with no injuries believed t
November home sales strong in North Perth
For the third consecutive month, the number of homes sold in North Perth was up over the previous month.
North Perth well represented at PCFA Gala awards
Award presentations were an integral part of the Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA) annual gala held at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford last month.
Applications being accepted for Canada Summer Jobs 2024
Applications for the Canada Summer Jobs 2024 program are now being accepted.
Cycs continue to tear up Midwest with points in 15 straight games
The Listowel Junior Cyclones extended their winning streak to four and their point streak to 15 straight games following another pair of victories over the weekend.
Perth County council to allow two businesses on one agricultural property
Claiming that no precedent would be set, Perth County council approved for the first time an application to allow two businesses to be established on one agricultural property, previously supported by North Perth council, at the Dec. 7 meeting.
100.1FM The Ranch’s toy and food drive raises over $20K
The third annual holiday food and toy drive conducted by 100.1FM The Ranch was a success, raising more than $20,000 for local charities on Dec. 6. “It was a great day, the community really comes together,” said Nick Cadotte, general manager of 100.1FM The Ranch. “In a year that we know people are st
Historical cold weather tips to car owners
With the cold and snowy weather upon us, here are some suggestions for car owners on how to secure maximum efficiency from their vehicles in the winter months. Although please keep in mind that the advice in this article comes to us from over a century ago as it appeared in the Nov. 30, 1922 issue o
Ehgoetz, Kellum acclaim Perth County leadership
With no opposition for the Warden or Deputy Warden seats, Rhonda Ehgoetz, Mayor of Perth East, was acclaimed as Warden of Perth County, and Doug Kellum, Deputy Mayor for North Perth, acclaimed the role of Deputy Warden, both for their second consecutive term.
VIP visit
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the Christmas Market held at the Listowel Legion on Sat. Dec. 9. The big man was available to take photos and wishes from the children on hand at the event. Pictured with him is George and his grandmother.
North Perth to allow new parochial school on Line 87
Although it seemed as though North Perth council agreed it was not safe for pedestrians to walk along Line 87 in the Wallace Ward, after some debate members decided to allow a school to be established at 5023 Line 87.