The sun was shining outside on Saturday morning, but the participants in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s were as cool as cucumbers inside Between The Lines as they walked to raise funds for the regional organization.
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Listowel firefighters serve hundreds of people at breakfast, May 28
The Listowel Firefighters Association hosted its annual breakfast on Sunday morning, serving hundreds of folks at the Listowel Ag. Hall. By 11 a.m., more than 650 people had enjoyed breakfast, with a steady stream of people continuing to roll in.
Library ‘high tea’ fundraiser held at Listowel Ag. Hall
The Listowel Ag. Hall was the site of several events over the weekend, including High Tea and Celebrate Me, which was a fundraiser for the North Perth Public Library. The event featured a traditional English tea and desserts by Terry and Debb Ritchie, served using authentic tea cups and saucers. The
1950 wild fires: ‘A weird, eerie sky of many colours at noon…’
To date, there have been well over 500 wildfires in Alberta in 2023. According to news reports, we currently have a haze from these devastating fires.
Church members hear perspective on war from Ukrainian presenter
It has been 15 long months since Russian forces first advanced across the border in an unprovoked invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, and the passage of time has not made the ongoing conflict any easier to bear for Listowel’s Alex Kyrychenko.
School fun fairs coming up in June
When summer is right around the corner and the days left of school are minimal, the best way to celebrate is a family fun fair. Luckily, there are two fast approaching fun fairs taking place this month at local schools.
North Perth council hosts May housing forum
On May 16, the council of the Municipality of North Perth held a housing forum for councillors to learn more about the housing situation regionally, locally, and provincially.
Character Run sees great turnout in first full-scale event since 2019
On Thursday, May 25, local residents displayed the characteristic of perseverance while participating in the North Perth Community of Character’s 12th annual Character Run.
Construction tender awarded for Greenley Municipal Drain
At its meeting on May 16, the Howick council received a drainage report and awarded a tender for the Greenley Municipal Drain.
Contract awarded for Perth County courthouse project
At its May 18 meeting, Perth County council awarded a contract for its Courthouse Campus Project. The contract for the 5 Huron renovation and connecting link addition project located in Stratford was tendered to Dakon Construction for just over $5 million.
Legionnaires utilize long ball to pick up first win of ‘23 MOSBL campaign
The Listowel Legionnaires officially got into the win column of the 2023 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League on May 21, picking up a road victory over the Lucan Irish Nine.
Eastdale Public School hosts track and field meet
Eastdale Public School held its track and field meet in below-season temperatures but under sunny skies nonetheless on May 17.
St. Mary’s Catholic School hosts track and field meet
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel held its annual track and field meet on May 17.
Listowel golfer joins Maple Leaf junior tour this summer
Most adult golfers would no doubt like to hit 230 yards consistently with the driver off the tee. At age 13, Colin Coates is already averaging that, and he’s just getting started in his junior golf career.
LDSS girls open slo-pitch season with split in Stratford
The Listowel District Secondary School varsity girls’ slo-pitch team opened up its 2023 spring campaign with a win and a loss in Stratford on May 19.
