The Listowel TD Tree Day event, held on Oct. 1 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, was possible due to the generous donations of time and energy from hundreds of volunteers and local businesses, the expertise of Maitland Conservation (MC), and the TD Ready Commitment.
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Veterinarian accused of falsifying vaccine records leaves Milverton family heartbroken, seeking answers
A family in Milverton is heartbroken over the loss of their new four-legged family member, after the puppy recently passed away from parvovirus. And they are looking to the veterinarian who signed off on his vaccinations for answers.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Thanksgiving cards and interesting turkey facts
This is week 38 of a series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives, and its treasures. This week’s treasure is a small selection of Thanksgiving postcards – all roughly 110 years old and featuring images of turkeys.
Special guests address Westfield students
North Perth Westfield Elementary School welcomed two inspiring guests this past week.
Sound Six Investments submit two subdivision applications
Municipality of North Perth council received two subdivision applications for the northeast end of Listowel on Walton Avenue at its meeting on Oct. 3.
CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon hits airwaves Oct. 15
Having access to quality health care is especially important in rural areas. On Saturday, Oct. 15, CKNX AM920 will be hosting the 21st annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon to help raise funds for eight area hospital foundations, including Listowel, Palmerston and Wingham.
Listowel CIBC Run for the Cure raises nearly $3,000
Kim Hutchings-Hahn, pictured on the right, leading a group of breast cancer survivors, friends and family members across the bridge in Listowel Memorial Park to begin their first in-person CIBC Run for the Cure event since pandemic restrictions eased. The event was held on Oct. 2 and raised nearly $
North Perth employer branding video premieres at council, Oct. 3
At the Oct. 3 North Perth council meeting, the municipality’s Human Resources Team Lead, Kelly Fraser, gave council members, staff and public attendees a first look at the employer branding video, as part of North Perth’s employer branding and strategic plan initiative.
IN PHOTOS: Harwill Farms’ Pumpkinpalooza 2022
Harwill Farms held its 11th annual Pumpkin Palooza event on Oct. 2-3 just outside of Gowanstown.
Public meeting conducted for proposed drive-thru restaurant at Listowel Pioneer gas station
North Perth council received a report and held a statutory public meeting to receive comments from the public regarding a proposed drive-thru restaurant at the Pioneer gas station on Sept. 26.
Cyclones drop home opener, rebound with pair of road victories
While the Junior Cyclones’ 2022-23 regular season home opener didn’t go according to plan last Friday, the club was able to rebound with a pair of road victories over the weekend to bring its record up to .500 through eight games played.
Fall expected to be warmer, drier than normal says climatologist
After a rather uneventful summer, weather wise, one climatologist believes we will have a warmer and drier than normal fall.
VON hosts volunteer fair in Listowel
VON Canada Perth-Huron hosted a volunteer fair at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Sept. 22, which featured a dozen local organizations and charities looking to help bolster their volunteer numbers.
55K investment announced for Perth-Wellington’s CCTV surveillance through provincial government: Rae
On Sept. 16, MPP for Perth-Wellington, Matthew Rae, announced the $55,000 investment from the Government of Ontario to aid local law enforcement in expanding video surveillance systems.
Eastdale Public School holds Terry Fox Run
Students walked and jogged during Eastdale Public School’s Terry Fox Run on Sept. 23. (Above) A group of Grade 6 girls participate in the event.
