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Andrea Charest has watched It Takes A Village significantly evolve over its years of operation in downtown Listowel, and so it’s only appropriate that its primary awareness and fundraising initiative evolves as well.

A long time ago, the Anishinaabe (Ojibway) People received the gift of the sweat lodge from Misho’mis-i-non’-nig nee-zhwa’-swi (our Seven Grandfathers).

In December 1922, the big industrial event in Listowel was the opening of the Blackmore-Hamilton Furniture Company. It was located in the former Hibner Chair Factory, which was located on Main Street East.

For February’s scheduled meeting, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors discussed the renovations, new services, and staff shortages that are happening at both the Wingham and Listowel sites.

The Listowel Legion recently presented North Perth Westfield Elementary School with a $1,000 donation for its new playground. The donation comes from proceeds of the “break open tickets” sold at the Legion. Pictured: Legion member Peggy Wiens, centre, presents Westfield Vice-Principal Amy Kipfer and

Over 150 people braved the cold on Saturday, Feb. 25 for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY).

Impressions Bakery Café is expanding to a second location, just down the road from its current home in downtown Listowel. The Listowel Banner sat down with owner, Graham Lichti, to learn more about what is in store for one of the town’s favourite bakeries.

The chilly conditions didn’t keep maple syrup enthusiasts away on Friday, Feb. 24, as about 40 people gathered at Hoover’s Maple Syrup operation on Line 78 north of Atwood for the ceremonial first tree tapping of the season.

Paddyfest celebrations are already underway, with early festivities featuring a dart tournament at Parkview Gardens in Listowel on Feb. 25. The team event saw players of all skill levels compete against each other while enjoying the fun atmosphere and tasty beverages.

The Milverton Four Wheel Drives have grabbed an early series lead in their WOAA Senior A championship bout with the Shallow Lake Crushers.

Only five days removed from a Huron-Perth Athletics finals appearance, the Listowel District Secondary School junior boys’ basketball squad found itself in contention for a WOSSAA ‘AA’ regional championship on Feb. 27.

While it may have not been the end result they were looking for in terms of the 2023 Huron-Perth Athletics postseason, the key aspect is that girls’ varsity hockey is back at Listowel District Secondary School and the future looks bright.