Paddyfest 2022 Pot O’ Gold Lottery grand prize winners Jim and Mary Murr were recently presented with their $25,000 in winnings. Also pictured is their daughter, Jenn O’Grady, who sold them the winning ticket, and Paddyfest lottery co-chair, Matt Hutchison.
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VON looks to bolster Meals on Wheels volunteer numbers
There’s little question that the senior population felt the most effects of the COVID-19 pandemic over the last two years. Aspects of social isolation and food insecurity were and continue to be top of mind.
North Perth sticking to ‘tried and true’ voting methods
As North Perth’s next election is around the corner, the municipality has looked into changing voting methods. Despite most residents listing online voting as their preferred method, the municipality is opting to stick with pen, paper, and vote tabulators.
Opportunity knocks
Brothers Christian and Sebastian Giesbrecht enjoyed the unexpected return to winter at the Listowel Memorial Park amphitheatre on March 28. It may be the last snow for a while in the area, with warmer weather forecasted on the horizon.
Committee members appointed to represent Maitland Conservation
Maitland Conservation (MC) appointed its 2022 board representatives to the various committees requiring representation during March’s regular board meeting.
Maitland Conservation approves budget, work plan
The 2022-23 annual budget for Maitland Conservation (MC) was among the items on the agenda at the first regular board meeting chaired by North Perth councillor Matt Duncan.
Howick hires new bylaw enforcement officer
Riley Brugess is Howick’s new bylaw enforcement/canine control officer.
Howick council changes their mind on recreational fire permits
Two councillors proposed to reconsider the requirement of annual permits for recreational fires within the Township of Howick at the March 15 council meeting.
Howick passes 2022 budget with 2.6 per cent increase
On March 15, Howick council approved a municipal tax rate increase of 2.6 per cent.
Vehicle enters river – OPP, fire respond
Huron County OPP and the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team continue to investigate a motor vehicle collision that occurred late Friday night near Ethel.
Study: Half of Canadians say their mental health has worsened during COVID
As Canadians hold onto hope that COVID-19 case totals will continue to trend downward, many are looking forward to a less stressful time in their lives.
GOJHL to return to traditional format for Sutherland Cup finals
The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) will be reverting to a previous format when it comes to determining the provincial Junior B champion this year.
Paddyfest squash tournament held March 12
The Listowel Squash Courts hosted a Paddyfest squash tournament on March 12, with Greg Ford and Dave Dickey pictured above playing in the final game.
Paddyfest pickleball tournament featured 16 teams
The Paddyfest pickleball tournament was at full capacity at Between The Lines Sports Campus in Listowel on March 19, with eight ladies and eight men’s doubles teams taking part.
Cyclones clip Redhawks in OT, fall to Siskins at home
At this point in the regular season points are at a premium, and the Listowel Cyclones managed to squeeze a pair against one of the Midwestern Conference’s top clubs in an overtime win over the Cambridge Redhawks on Saturday.
