I know I speak for many people when I say, “summer is passing too quickly.” But evidence of the changing season is getting harder and harder to deny. As the new season comes, many of us are facing change. For some it may be a new job; for others, it’s going back to school (or going to a new school);
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‘Beg to differ’
To the editor, Today (Aug. 19) as I watched the moving ceremonials in France commemorating the…
Fifty Archives Treasures: The local Carnegie libraries
In the 33rd edition of our ongoing series “50 Treasures from the Archives,” we feature a letter from the office of Andrew Carnegie stating that his organization would be glad to provide funds to build a new Stratford Public Library.
A case for localism
It has been a number of months since climbing up the silo and putting pen to paper, or in my case, fingers to keys.
Councillor raises density concerns in proposed Listowel subdivision
A councillor has once again raised concerns about housing density in a proposed subdivision in North Perth. On Aug. 22, Coun. Allan Rothwell commented on the subdivision application submitted by Sound Six Investments (Steve Meulensteen) for a property located on Walton Avenue, north east of Listowe
Fizell finishes second runner-up at CNE Ambassador of the Fairs competition
The community has expressed its pride for Mary Fizell. Fizell, the 2019-22 Listowel Agricultural Society Ambassador, was the second runner-up at the recent Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs competition in Toronto.
All wheels park coming to Milverton
It all started with a question. “Wouldn’t it be great to add a little ‘skatepark’ and a few benches for youth and their peers to meet?” wrote Evelyn Mueller, a mother of four young boys to the Optimist Club of Mornington.
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor speaks to crowd of more than 300 at Listowel Fairgrounds
April 6, 2018 is a date etched in Canadian history. On that fateful day, a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos hockey team was on its way to a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoff game against the Nipawin Hawks.
2022 Perth County Plowing Match in photos
Herb and Anna Meulensteen of rural Listowel along with John Berlett (crop) played host to the 2022 Perth County Plowing Match on Aug. 27. The first time the event has been held in three years, this year’s edition was well attended with a number of competitors across a variety of both tractor and hor
A tip of the cap
Nearly two weeks after the filing deadline for municipal election candidates, the dust has settled (for the most part) and the picture has become a bit clearer.
Brussels Community Development Trust donates $100,000 to the BMG Community Centre
The Inspiring Our Future Campaign has gratefully accepted a $100,000 donation from the Brussels Community Development Trust also known as the Brussels Trust Fund.
Perth County resident victim of ‘sextortion’ scam
Perth County OPP are reminding residents to follow safe internet practices following a report of another “sextortion” scam in the county.
Third annual Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run raises over $15,000 for local hospital, Ukrainian family
The 2022 Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run – the third since the event was intitiated – was a success once again, raising thousands for local causes.
Jim Sitt joins hole-in-one club at LGC
Jim Sitt is the latest player to earn hole-in-one distinctions at the Listowel Golf Club this season. Sitt drained his tee shot on No. 3 Millennium on Friday, Aug. 12.
Listowel U9 Tier 2 Rookie Ball squad finishes second at year-end tournament
The Listowel U9 Tier 2 Rookie Ball team recently competed in the end of season WOBA tournament in Mitchell.
