At first glance, it may be easy to see why so many people hesitate to give curling a try.
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Matt Hutchison and Chris Beckner were two of the many curling participants of this year’s Ray Walter Memorial Bonspiel hosted at the Listowel Curling Club on Nov. 5.
Sabres, Predators meet in U8 clash in Kurtzville
The U8 Minor Novice Wallace Sabres and Central Perth Predators clashed at the Kurtzille Arena in regular season minor hockey action on Nov. 3.
Cycs beat Warriors, Bandits for pair of weekend victories
The Listowel Junior Cyclones continued a productive early start to the 2022-23 GOJHL season with a pair of wins last weekend in local Midwestern Conference action.
Perth County Tourism brings home prestigious provincial award
At this year’s Tourism Industry Association of Ontario’s (TIAO) Ontario Tourism Summit on Oct. 26, Perth County’s Economic Development and Tourism department won an Ontario Tourism Resiliency Award for their experiential tourism program, the Discover More Adventures.
Community encouraged to ‘Unite for a Bite’ on Nov. 18
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting the North Perth community — including local workplaces and individuals — to ‘Unite For a Bite’ in support of the organization’s work building brighter futures for North Perth’s most vulnerable residents.
Local EQAO results mixed compared to provincial average
It was a mixed bag of results for local schools when it comes to the Education Quality and Accountability Officer (EQAO) test results.
North Perth council dissolves human resources committee
North Perth council has dissolved the Human Resources Committee effective for the new council during its Nov. 7 meeting.
OPP 2023 total policing cost for North Perth over $2.5 million
The council of the Municipality of North Perth received the OPP municipal policing 2023 annual billing statement at its Nov. 7 meeting.
Milverton remembers
Local Legion members and dignitaries conducted a Remembrance Day service for the public at the Milverton Cenotaph on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Fifty Archives Treasures: First World War letter from Capt. Albert James Pequegnat
Albert James Pequegnat served as a Captain in the 1st Canadian Field Ambulance Corp during World War I. When he died in 1959, his obituary reported that, “after 1917... he became an ambassador of good will to American troops in the U.S. and Honolulu.” His brothers George and Nelson also served in th
CUPE protest outside of MPP Rae’s office
CUPE Protestors lined the streets of Lorne Avenue West in Stratford, outside of MPP Matthew Rae’s office, on Nov. 4 to protest the Ontario government passing Bill 28, the province’s Keeping Students in Class Act, 2022.
AMDSB director of education discusses 2022-23 work plan
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
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.
