The Sunday morning rainfall tapered off just in time for the second edition of the Holly Jolly BBQ to take place in Listowel Memorial Park on Sept. 4.
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Perth Cultivating Opportunity Grant application period open until Nov. 30
Perth County is excited to launch a refreshed Cultivating Opportunity Grant Program. The application period is now open for the Community Stream and eligible applicants will be considered for grant funding up to a maximum of $2,500.
Popular Listowel ReStore ceases operations Sept. 2
The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially hard on charitable organizations and outlets over the last two and a half years, and Listowel’s Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario ReStore proved no exception.
Mental health alliance supports new Canadian crisis hotline
The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is pleased about the announcement that there will be a new hotline number available for Canadians in distress and that it is being implemented imminently.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The Stratford Strike of 1933
As we celebrate Labour Day this year, we are looking back at an event and the ramifications that took place 89 years ago: The Stratford Strike of 1933.
Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Over the Labour Day weekend, two swimming incidents occurred, leaving one…
Five to 11 year olds now eligible for COVID-19 booster
On Aug. 31, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, announced that children aged five to 11 are now eligible for a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Truck crashes into downtown Atwood building
Residents planning on sleeping in the holiday Monday received an early wake-up call of a different sort in Atwood the morning of Sept. 5.
Listowel captures 11U OBA crown
The championship game against your biggest rival. Extra innings. Home diamond and big crowd. Doesn’t get much better than that with a provincial baseball title on the line.
Arthur teen charged in two-vehicle crash in Listowel
A 16-year-old driver from Arthur has been charged by police following a two-vehicle crash in Listowel on Sept. 6.
Two contest for Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador crown
The Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador competition will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Howick Community Centre.
HPCDSB invests $2.3 million into ventilation systems
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) announced in an Aug. 31 media release that $4.1 million of capital investments will be completed in the Huron-Perth communities.
Fundraising, social campaigns continue to grow in memory of Heidi Schlumpf
While the tragic passing of Heidi Schlumpf only one month ago is still very raw and emotional for all who knew and loved her, there is solace knowing that her greatest attribute will live on indefinitely as an endearing legacy of genuine, selfless caring for others.
Lonely No More, municipality hosting workshops in September
Lonely No More service providers and the Municipality of North Perth are teaming up once again to provide a skill-enhancing virtual workshop series for rural, older adults this September.
Conners wraps season with 26th-place finish at East Lake
Playing in his third Tour Championship in four years last weekend, Corey Conners wrapped up his 2021-22 campaign with a respectable showing of 26th place at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia in the PGA Tour’s annual season finale.
