Maitland Conservation (MC) is slowly trying to rebuild, restore and regenerate resilient forests and wetlands in the Maitland/Nine Mile watersheds and communities, but more needs to be done to speed up the process as the impacts of climate change continue to wreak havoc around the world and in the r
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Listowel hospital ED to be closed Sunday afternoon, Jan. 8
The emergency department (ED) at Listowel Memorial Hospital will be closed for a portion of Sunday, Jan. 8.
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Tim Prentice introduced to Maitland Conservation board
One of the newest Maitland Conservation (MC) staff members – Tim Prentice, field services specialist – was introduced to board members at the MC’s regular meeting last month.
Inspiring Our Future campaign exceeds $2M goal
The Inspiring Our Future capital campaign has successfully achieved and surpassed its $2 million fundraising goal, wrapping up the campaign with over $2.4 million.
Eluding the forecheck
The U13 Listowel Rep B squad clashed with the Walkerton Capitals on Dec. 20 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex prior to the holiday break. Walkerton took a 5-2 decision over the Cyclones. Pictured: Listowel defenseman Tyse Hayter eludes a Walkerton forecheck.
Ironmen resume campaign versus Flyers
The Wingham Ironmen resume their season on Friday night, when they help kick off the 2023 PJHL schedule with a game against the Goderich Flyers at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Junior Cyclones resume season this Friday night
The Listowel Junior Cyclones get back to work this coming Friday night, Jan. 6, when they host the Cambridge Redhawks in the first tilt of a home-and-home set to help kick off the 2023 GOJHL schedule.
Palmerston residents receive Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pins
Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, left, recently presented three Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum volunteers with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pins in recognition of their work. Volunteers Bob McEachern, Susan Welsh and Diane Gilbertson received their pins at the museum on Dec. 22. Volunteers Wayne Mart
1933 J.J. Crosier and Company ‘fire sale’
On Dec. 29, 1932 at 7 a.m., a man passing by J.J. Crosier and Company Limited heard a large bang. A few minutes later, smoke began pouring out from the front door of the Stratford-based dry goods and clothing store.
Local couple spreads holiday cheer with goodwill signage
Driving through her neighbourhood in the days leading up to Christmas, something kept catching Debb Ritchie’s eye.
Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree goes Jan. 12-15
Wallace Minor Hockey has announced the 38th Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree will take place from Jan. 12-15 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.
Tandem ride
Listowel’s Paydyn Dunn and Amaya Gedcke double down for a rip on the slope at Elma Township Public School on Dec. 28.
Work truck entered, $5K in items stolen
The Perth County OPP are investigating a break and enter to a work truck parked at an address on Hamilton Court in the Municipality of North Perth.
Domestic assault reported in Listowel
The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after responding to a domestic disturbance.
