Proceeds of the September 2022 Listowel Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign were presented to the Ontario Student Nutrition Program – Southwest Region (OSNP-SW) on Jan. 12, a total of $19,893 raised between the Wallace Avenue North and Mitchell Road South locations. Owners Robert and Carolyn Rumph sai
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Listowel residents raise concerns about water clarity
Kelly Munroe simply has to turn on any tap in her house to know that something is off with her water.
North Perth council utilizes budget meeting for visioning session
At its first budget meeting of the year, North Perth council used the session as a visioning opportunity, to hear thoughts on issues the municipality is facing and where they would like to see the budget spent. The budget committee provided members of council with a chance to give senior staff sugge
‘It’s the end of the world as I know it… and I feel fine’
This was not your standard tale of woe about galloping inflation, messed up supply chains and grim predictions of the end of the world as we know it.
Palmerston resident facing multiple charges following incident in Wroxeter
Huron County OPP have charged a Palmerston resident with several criminal offences after a fail to stop on Church Street in Wroxeter on Jan. 10.
Listowel Panthers hold invitational volleyball tournament
The Listowel Panthers girls’ volleyball organization held its 2022 invitational tournament on Dec. 3-4, with the club earning two third-place finishes and a fourth-place finish during the event. The Panthers raised $1,500 for local elementary school nutrition programs, with St. Mary’s Catholic, East
Redhawks take two from Cyclones in weekend set
A little post-holiday rust may have been a contributing factor for the end result on Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, but it also likely didn’t help matters that the Listowel Cyclones were hosting one of the GOJHL’s hottest clubs of late.
Milverton 4 Wheel Drives hosting pair of alumni games, Jan. 21
The Milverton 4 Wheel Drives’ storied 57-year history will take centre stage on Saturday, Jan. 21, when the organization hosts a pair of alumni games prior to the current squad’s WOAA Senior AA Hockey League regular season matchup with the Tavistock Royals.
Thursday morning curling
The Thursday morning open league continues to be a popular winter attraction for curlers of all ages and skill levels at the Listowel Curling Club; pictured are Atwood’s Dave and Frances Long taking advantage of the ice time on Jan. 5. The LCC offers a number of different leagues to suit any schedul
Pharmacies now able to directly prescribe medications for common ailments
The provincial government is making it more convenient for people to connect to care closer to home by launching pharmacist prescribing for some of the most common medical ailments.
Recruitment open for Perth County paramedics
Starting Jan. 9, 2023, Perth County’s Paramedic Services Department will be accepting applications for new members to join its team.
Listowel Farm Toy and Sale draws large crowd
The Listowel Farm Toy and Sale took place on Jan. 7 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall. The venue was packed full of eager toy enthusiasts looking to score their next big find. (Above) Auctioneer Jason Heimpel of Hei-View Auctions held the charity auction at the event with all proceeds going towards
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing sends letters to Ontario municipalities
The Municipality of North Perth council had two letters on their agenda at their first meeting of the new year, on Jan. 9, from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark.
Council provides letter in support of Listowel Gardens developers
The council of the Municipality of North Perth is providing a letter of support to developers of Listowel Gardens in their subsidy application.
History of Stratford’s 1930 Ontario Tankard curling champions
After this photograph was donated to Stratford-Perth Archives in 1982, the dapper gentlemen in it were identified by long-time local sports reporter Harold “Winger” Thomas as champion curlers from Stratford who won the Ontario Tankard in 1930. They are, front row from left: W.M. Binkley, H.A. Bruce,

