Members of the Back 9’s summer Wednesday league made a $550 contribution to the Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank in November. Pictured, from left: George Arlein, Dale Fleischauer, Dennis Biehn, Keith Baker, Miles Dadson, Ron Walter, Rob Dosman, Wilf Genzle, Ralph Dwarika and Aub James present a che
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Westfield hosts North Region Intermediate Volleyball Tournament
Avon Maitland’s North Region Intermediate Volleyball Tournament was hosted by North Perth Westfield Elementary School on Dec. 7, with five area schools taking part. The F.E. Madill Grade 8 team won the girls’ division, while Howick won the boys’ bracket.
Promar Karate competes at Virtual World Karate Championships
Promar Karate from Listowel did extremely well at the Virtual World Karate Championships this year. With COVID-19 knocking out live tournaments, much of the martial arts world turned to virtual karate over the past couple years. The Virtual World Karate Championships had competitors from Canada, U.
Listowel Cyclones send four local league teams to Regional Silver Stick in Collingwood
Four Listowel Local League teams competed in the Regional Silver Stick championships in Collingwood last weekend.
Cycs drop weekend home tests to Midwestern rivals
The Listowel Junior Cyclones were unable to use home ice to their advantage last weekend, salvaging only a single point in losses to their two biggest rivals.
Listowel Legion donates $10,000 to local groups
The Listowel Legion distributed $10,000 to three local organizations on Thursday, Dec. 8. The donation was made using proceeds from the latest round of the Catch the Ace draw. The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation received $5,000, and Listowel Minor Hockey and Listowel Minor Baseball each receiv
Unemployment rate increases, remains lowest in Ontario
The local unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points in November, however it still remains the lowest in Ontario.
Huron Perth Public Health releases cost of eating report
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) released its 2022 study titled “The Real Cost of Eating in Huron and Perth,” on Dec. 7.
Ag. Society contributes $10K to Listowel emergency department
Recently, the Listowel Agricultural Society made a donation to Listowel Memorial Hospital. The donation comes as a result of the successful 2022 Listowel Agricultural Fair, held July 14-17.
The Ranch’s third annual toy, food drive resounding success
This year’s toy and food Corral hosted by 100.1FM The Ranch was a massive success.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Homemade Christmas crafts from a century ago
After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection of material that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from around the world.
Eden Grove Board application for plan amendment deemed complete
The Eden Grove Board made the consent agenda on the Dec. 12 North Perth council meeting. Perth County deemed their application complete on Nov. 25, and the file is titled “County of Perth Official Plan Amendment #212 Eden Grove Village.”
New parking restrictions on Listowel’s Riverview Drive
A new bylaw was passed at the Dec. 12 North Perth council meeting in regards to the parking on Riverview Drive in Listowel.
LWHA obtains grants to invest in facilities
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) Board explained that infrastructure funding for 2022-23 was announced recently.
Knox Church’s ‘Music of Christmas’ marks return this Sunday
The Listowel Knox Presbyterian Church will once again be filled with the sound of joyous voices with a holiday theme on Sunday, Dec. 18, as ‘Music of Christmas’ marks its in-person return for the first time since 2019.
