Listowel Christian School held its annual Christmas concert for family members on Dec. 21.
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$1.3 million Faulkner bequest boosts Palmerston hospital MRI campaign
The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) was the recipient of a generous bequest from the late Neil Faulkner, a former Moorefield-area farmer.
Howick Township sets new fees and charges bylaw
At its Dec. 19 meeting, Howick council agreed to pass the fees and charges bylaw which sets all charges for the coming year.
Perth County agrees to 10.49% insurance premium increase
In a staff report outlining the results of an insurance request for proposal (RFP) at the Dec. 21 meeting, Corey Bridge, Perth County’s manager of finance, recommended the lowest bidder – and the county’s existing provider – AON Reed Stenhouse Inc.
Season’s Greetings from Community Living
Community Living North Perth (CLNP) clients and staff were treated to a Christmas gala dinner, dance and plenty of holiday goodwill on Dec. 21 at the Listowel Legion.
Howick firefighters get new gear for Christmas
At the Dec. 19 meeting, Howick council gave pre-budget approval to increase the budget for firefighter gear from $9,000 to $34,000.
Retro options out there for purchasing your perfect tree
For about a decade, from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s, aluminum trees and ornaments were all the rage. Perhaps you have a retro tree up in your house – maybe silver, pink, purple, white, or gold. All the colours are available once again on many well-known websites, new and vintage. You’ll know if
2023 Listowel Banner Year in Review
There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Listowel Banner looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part I features the months of January to April…
Predators U13C Girls win Silver Stick, Pink in the Rink tourneys
The Central Perth Predators U13C Girls team are in the midst of a successful 2023-24 campaign, winning two tournaments in December – Pink on the Rink in Exeter, Dec. 1-3; and the International Silver Stick in Port Elgin, Dec. 15-17. At Pink on the Rink, the Predators went undefeated in the round rob
Rothwell questions increased planning charges
In a multi-department report, North Perth staff asked council to consider a new fees and charges bylaw for the 2024 calendar year.
Local egg farmers travel to Nepal
There are agricultural organizations in Canada that care greatly about the food they produce and the animals they care for.
Hornets, Cyclones LL#2 clash in U11 hockey action
The Listowel U11 LL2 Cyclones followed up their recent Regional Silver Stick championship with a narrow 2-1 win over the Howick Hornets Gold at the Steve Kerr Recreational Complex on Dec. 12.
Drives win third straight game
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives are riding a three-game win streak heading into the Ontario Elite Hockey League’s Christmas break.
LDSS junior girls’ volleyball team split opening matches of season
The LDSS junior girls’ volleyball team (1-1) split its opening two matches of the 2023-24 Huron-Perth season on Dec. 12 in Listowel, beating South Huron before falling to Stratford DSS.
Cyclones remain red hot with two more weekend wins
At this point, it’s likely inevitable that the Listowel Cyclones will usurp the Elmira Sugar Kings as the top team in the GOJHL’s Midwestern Conference. They’ve certainly played like the top team for the last two months.