After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from around the world. One of the ways that we are celebrating the Archives’ golden anniversary is by highlighting 50 “treasures” from our collectio
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Ranch’s Food and Toy Corral set for round three
As Nick Cadotte says, if everyone chips in just a little bit, it can make a massive difference in countless lives.
Van Allen Insurance successful in mental health funding grant application
Listowel’s Van Allen Insurance Inc. recently applied for an iHeart Community Fund grant through Heartland Farm Mutual, $4,000 in funding that will be allocated towards mental health first-aid training for the Huron-Perth Centre for Children and Youth, which has offices in Stratford, Clinton and List
Atwood Lions host annual parade, Light the Park spectacle
Atwood was the place to be last Friday night, as many turned out for the Santa Claus Parade and the Light The Park festivities that took place in the town.
Listowel Memorial Hospital to receive over $1M in HIRF funding
On Nov. 18, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced hospitals throughout Perth and Wellington counties would receive over $4.3 million in funding through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF). The funding will support local hospitals as they make critical upgrades, repairs, and main
‘ANGtravaganza’ fundraiser set to benefit local woman battling cancer
The costs associated with going through cancer treatments can be staggering. Tami Cressey has seen this firsthand when it comes to her sister, Ang Stratton, and is looking to make things more manageable for her with a fundraiser planned next month.
North Perth Chamber of Commerce hosts holiday festivities
Santa made a stop in the town of Listowel this past weekend.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Wroxeter Santa Claus Parade
Wroxeter held a well-attended Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov, 26 for the first time since 2019.
Howick Township hosts Festival of Lights
Howick Township presented the Festival of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 26, and it certainly did not disappoint.
OPP hosts ‘stuff a cruiser’ event in Listowel
Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary officers Jeff Small (left) and Kyle Richardson had no problem acquiring a vanload of holiday food donations for the Listowel branch of the Salvation Army food bank on Nov. 19 at Zehrs Markets in Listowel, during its annual ‘Stuff A Cruiser’ event.
U13 LL 1 Cyclones score eight against Walkerton
The Listowel U13 LL1 Cyclones hosted the Walkerton Capitals at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Nov. 15, taking a decisive 8-2 victory over the visitors.
U18 Reps fall in Silver Stick finals
The U18 Rep B Cyclones came within a pair of goals in their bid for the Regional Silver Stick championship, but it was not to be.
Cyclones pick up five of possible six points over weekend action
For the 150 or so fans that waited out a two-hour game delay last Friday night at the Kerr Complex, the Listowel Junior Cyclones made it worth their while with a decisive 7-1 victory over the Brantford Bandits.
Listowel Ag. Society hosts annual Christmas craft sale
The Listowel Agricultural Society hosted its annual Christmas Craft Sale on Nov. 19 at the Ag. Hall, with hundreds of early holiday shoppers out in force to support the event and check some Christmas gifts off their lists.
Railway City bikers chapter unites to help abused children
Bikers in the area are doing a whole lot of good by aiding children of abuse through one of the toughest times of their lives.
