A container filled with items donated by the community for East Africa will soon be departing. The goods were collected on behalf of Heart for Africa, a faith-based humanitarian organization that focuses on bringing hope to the Kingdom of Eswatini, Africa, in the areas of hunger, orphans, poverty an
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Comancheros show to close roads, July 9
At its June 19 meeting, North Perth council approved a request for local road closures on July 9.
Future steps of Set7 initiative revealed at recent council meeting
A Set7 update was given at the June 19 North Perth council meeting.
Stuff a Truck Foodraiser a success
The inaugural Stuff the Truck Foodraiser held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Listowel on June…
1967 dedication of Stratford’s Confederation Park
Turning back to 1967, the City of Stratford was abuzz with planning celebration events for the week of the Centennial of Canada’s Confederation and throughout the year
Youth ATV operator killed following June 12 collision
The operator of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) has died as a result of a two-motor vehicle collision that occurred in North Perth.
Perth County receives report on school bus arm cameras, penalty system changes
Perth County is taking action when it comes to school bus safety. Annette Diamond, director of legal and corporate services for the county, presented a report to county council on June 15 surrounding the issue of school bus stop arm cameras in the region.
Listowel resident raises $7K for charity in truck pull
Listowel’s Cole Brubacher came through in fine form for It Takes A Village and the Tanner Steffler Foundation through the Challenge Accepted Foundation on Sunday, June 25. The 19-year-old fundraiser pulled a 7,000-pound pickup truck for 10 kilometres alongside the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in supp
Van Allen Insurance victim of Pride flag vandalism twice over 24 hours
Despite all the local progress that has been made in recent years in relation to inclusivity, it would appear that some individuals still can’t bring themselves up to speed.
Bert Johnson’s trees – a story of patience
As American poet Lucy Larcom once wrote, “he who plants a tree, plants a hope.”
Listowel U18 soccer squads in action
The 2023 North Perth Minor Soccer League season is well underway.
Future of Listowel Minor Ball on display at Optimist Park
The future of Listowel Minor Baseball was on display June 15 at Optimist Park, when Rookie Blue took on Rookie Black in 2023 regular season action.
Good times had at Roy Bean Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
The sounds of horseshoes and good times filled the air at the Listowel Legion on Saturday afternoon, as the annual Roy Bean Memorial Horseshoe Tournament was played. The pits were filled most of the day with pitchers under blue skies. Pictured: Peggy Wiens watches her pitch sail across the pit.
Meulensteen signs with Jr. Cyclones for 2023-24
Given the season that Harrison Meulensteen had in 2022-23, his recent signing with the Listowel Junior Cyclones for the upcoming campaign may be the least surprising news of the off-season.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Eastdale Public School Fun Fair
Another edition of the annual Eastdale Public School Fun Fair saw hundreds flock to the Listowel school’s grounds on Friday evening, June 16. There was a wide range of activities for families to enjoy, with proceeds being directed back into school improvements.
