At the Oct. 25 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, the board’s senior team and Director of Education, Dr. Lisa Walsh, presented the Director’s Work Plan for 2022-23. It was explained that the plan is to align with the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusivit
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Listowel Ag Society hosts annual Harvest Dinner
There were many smiles in attendance at this year’s Harvest Dinner hosted by the Listowel Agricultural Society on Nov. 5.
Perth County to implement Land Acknowledgement plan
At the Nov. 3 Perth County council meeting, a report titled “Perth County Land Acknowledgement” was presented to council. The report establishes a Land Acknowledgement for use by Perth County and provides a three- phase implementation plan to be led by Corporate Communications.
Fundraising event to benefit Westfield playground project
The North Perth Westfield Elementary School playground fundraising committee is hoping to see the community out in force this weekend for an event with its proceeds geared towards benefitting local children for years to come.
Mayor Kasenberg in the running for Perth County Warden
At the Nov. 3 meeting of Perth County council, North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg expressed his interest in seeking election for warden of the council, after current Warden and Perth South Mayor, Jim Aitcheson, expressed his desire to depart from the position.
Lest we forget
A large crowd gathered at the cenotaph in Atwood on Sunday, Nov. 6 for the annual Remembrance Day service. Members of the Listowel Legion, along with local dignitaries, residents and members of the #769 Centennaires Royal Canadian Air Cadets, were on hand to pay their respects and lay wreaths, as we
Historic photograph connects RAF Bomber Command crew to Listowel
The seven men in the faded photograph squint into the sunlight as they pose proudly behind the wing of a Lancaster bomber. Likely taken in the spring of 1945, this photo opens the door to some fascinating historical connections between the Royal Air Force Bomber Command and the small town of Listowe
Region’s unemployment drops to 2.3 per cent
The Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region continues to hold onto the province’s lowest unemployment rate.
UPDATE: Health unit locates Listowel dog involved in biting incident
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred in Listowel over the weekend.
Safety tips for hunters, non-hunters during deer season
With deer hunting season now open, the sight of hunters in local fields and bushes will be commonplace.
Listowel U15 Rep team blanked by Blyth-Brussels
The Listowel U15 Rep C Cyclones were in regular season minor hockey action on Oct. 26 against Blyth-Brussels at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, with the visiting Crusaders taking a 6-0 shutout victory. Pictured: Kole Schiestel slices through the neutral zone despite being surrounded by defending pl
Cyclones blank Bombers
The Listowel Junior Cyclones capped a productive October by shutting out the Caledon Bombers in GOJHL Midwestern Conference action on Sunday afternoon at the Kerr Complex.
Curling season underway
The 2022-23 curling season is underway, with a full slate of games taking place during the Wednesday night open league at the Listowel Curling Club on Oct. 26.
Maitland Conservation board returns to admin building, introduces new staff members
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members returned to the administration building in Wroxeter for the first time since moving to the Wroxeter Community Hall in 2020 due to the social-distancing mandate during the pandemic.
North Perth EarlyON celebrates Halloween
The North Perth EarlyON centre at St. Mary’s Catholic School was a spooky spot on Oct. 28, as local tykes dressed up in their Halloween finest ahead of the big day on Monday.
