LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…
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Graduating students at Elma P.S run through colours
Elma Township Public School hosted a colour run on June 19.
Maitland Terrace residents Walk for Alzheimer’s
Maitland Terrace residents took part in a Walk For Alzheimer’s on June 17, lapping the parking…
For Listowel’s Jerry Rozendal, volunteering is a way of life
Jerry Rozendal doesn’t do it for the accolades or notoriety – he just enjoys volunteering.
Dry Streak a relatable rural story which left me wanting
The strength of the Blyth Festival is its ability to connect with the audience through rural stories. That is the point of theatre, is it not, to evoke emotion, to give perspective, to relate through the characters’ experience?
Lawn bowling enjoyed year after year in Perth County
Lawn bowling is one of many summertime games that has been enjoyed year after year in Perth County.
Eastdale Public School hosts annual end-of-year Fun Fair
LISTOWEL - Listowel Eastdale Public School held its end-of-year Fun Fair on June 19 at the school grounds.
Sixth fatality in Mapleton collision which claimed the lives of five children
MAPLETON - A sixth person has died following a serious two-vehicle collision near Conestogo Lake on June 12.
Milverton’s Sully Kipfer drafted by OHL Sarnia Sting
Sixteen-year-old Sully Kipfer has been playing hockey for over a decade and recently received a call telling him he was drafted in the 15th round by the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Sarnia Sting.
Kinettes donated to North Perth Pride, Westfield
LISTOWEL - The Kinette Club of Listowel hosted the final meeting of the year on June 16 and presented donations ‘to some very deserving organizations as we wrapped up another successful year of service.” Donations included a presentation to North Perth Pride.
HPPH reviews blastomycosis inquest from Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario
In a staff report, Medical Officer of Health and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen explained that blastomycosis is an infection caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, which most commonly grows in moist soil and in decomposing wood and leaves.
North Perth chooses not to reduce development charges as part of provincial program
LISTOWEL - Stemming from the Canada-Ontario commitment to build $8.8 billion worth of housing over 10 years, the Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP) was launched on June 1.
Top LDSS Lightning athletes recognized
LISTOWEL - A teammate of the year and a most valuable player were recognized from the over 250 student athletes on each of Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) 23 teams at the June 16 banquet hosted at the school.
North Perth, Perth County reflect on the impacts of last year’s harsh winter
LISTOWEL - Recent reports to North Perth and Perth County councils remind us of the difficulties linked to the winter season we have only recently emerged from.
Duck joins list of candidates for North Perth in October election
Duane Duck has joined the growing list of individuals running for council positions in North Perth, having filed on June 17 with hopes of becoming a councillor for the Listowel Ward.
