The annual Listowel Trinity United Church fall rummage sale on Oct. 20-21 saw attendees leave with a variety of new treasures, from clothes to toys and everything in between. Proceeds from the fundraiser are being divided between local charitable organizations such as the Listowel Salvation Army Thr
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WI assembles for 83rd annual meeting
Members of Guelph Area Women’s Institutes met at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Oct. 19 for their 83rd annual meeting with the theme “Celebrate With Us – 125 Years of WI.”
Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster club celebrates 30th anniversary
The Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster club celebrated their 30th anniversary on Oct. 20. The celebration was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel. Current and previous members, as well as guests, enjoyed a night of laughter and learning. The group meets every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at
NPEDAC priority plan report presented to council
At the Municipality of North Perth council meeting on Oct. 17, the North Perth Economic Development Advisory Committee (NPEDAC) Priority Implementation Plan 2023 report was discussed.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The Baker Family photos, and the origins of the jack-o-lantern
As Thanksgiving has come to an end and we all have sufficiently stuffed ourselves, we can turn our attention to the next holiday for kids and kids at heart, Halloween. Now with every good holiday, there always seems to be that one true identifiable symbol that is synonymous with that day. For Hallow
Mayor Kasenberg comments on difficult election campaign
Mayor Todd Kasenberg admits that the 2022 municipal election campaign was markedly different than his first experience four years ago.
Howick council acclaimed
Ahead of the 2022 municipal elections on Monday, the Township of Howick had its council already acclaimed, therefore bypassing the nerves and nailbiting that other municipalities endured for their election.
Ehgoetz re-elected as Perth East mayor, Herlick defeated in North Easthope
The 2022 municipal election in Perth East saw little change from the previously-elected council.
Junior Cyclones rally for gutsy win over Siskins
Things were looking bleak for the Listowel Cyclones on Friday night, down 3-0 at the midway point of their GOJHL matchup with the Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins. But hockey is a game of momentum, and any game can turn on a dime.
Housing in North Perth workplan discussed at Oct. 17 council meeting
An action plan dedicated to housing in North Perth was presented at the Oct. 17 North Perth council meeting.
Perth OPP investigating police impersonation incident
On Oct. 16, Perth County OPP officers responded to a report of an individual impersonating a police officer.
Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation hosts tenth gala
It had been three long years since the last in-person gala fundraiser to benefit the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation (LMHF) took place. And while the pandemic-related hiatus may have caused an extended wait for its anticipated return, event organizers, sponsors, donators and attendees certainl
Mayor Kasenberg re-elected as North Perth goes to the polls
The (unofficial) results are in and North Perth residents have spoken, electing their 2022 municipal council for the coming term on Monday night.
Proposed Wroxeter walking trail raises concerns from residents
At the Oct. 18 Township of Howick council meeting, many concerned residents voiced their hesitations surrounding the proposed Wroxeter Walking Trail.
COVID outbreak declared over at Listowel Memorial Hospital
A COVID-19 outbreak that was declared at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Oct. 13 has been declared over by Huron Perth Public Health, the hospital announced on Oct. 24.
