The Listowel Cyclones U15 Tier 2 team faced Shallow Lake in a best of three series. With the series tied at one the Cyclones battled hard and clinched the WOAA championship title on March 19.
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HPPH warns of new measles exposures
CLINTON - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of several new measles exposures in the area.
Council seeking feedback on implementation of compost program
LISTOWEL - Although North Perth offers many waste collection and recycling services, there are limited solutions to divert organic waste items from the landfill.
Road rationalization report does not recommend Perth County assume Listowel truck bypass roads
STRATFORD - When North Perth entered the road rationalization process with Perth County, it sought to have the county assume the maintenance of five roads that currently fall under municipal responsibility. However, it appears the opposite will happen.
Three Listowel curling teams compete at Ontario Elementary Curling Championships in Palmerston
The Ontario Elementary Curling Championships were held at the Palmerston & District Community Complex April 3 to 6. Three Listowel teams competed out of a total of 64 teams.
Large sinkhole stops traffic in Perth East
On March 28, the OPP closed Road 124, between Perth Road 119 and Line 61, just east of Brunner, to respond to a large sinkhole.
Local family walks to make Cystic Fibrosis history
Brielle, as her mother describes her, has lots of energy, and is a “very spicy little girl.” Brielle also lives with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a genetic condition which impairs the clearance of mucus from the lungs.
Submissions open for Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s ‘the rural queer agenda’ exhibit
The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is calling for submissions from 2SLGBTQIA+ artists for their curated exhibit ‘the rural queer agenda.’
Open house for North Perth school boundary review well attended
LISTOWEL - Offering a casual environment for members of the public to mingle with local principals, superintendents, trustees, staff and the consultants behind drafting the boundary review, the Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Boundary Review Committee hosted an open house at Listowel D
Listowel dentist awarded civilian honour for transforming dental care accessibility
LISTOWEL - Dr. Raj Khanuja, of Castlemore Dental in Listowel, was honoured with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship for his exceptional contributions to dental care accessibility, a press release states.
The ‘spring rush’ is on: gardening tips from 1925
As temperatures rise and the first signs of spring begin to show, many will start to prepare their gardens for the growing season. In 1925, the Listowel Horticultural Society supplied a few gardening tips to readers of the Listowel Banner and the Atwood Bee to help them “get ready for the season tha
LWHA reminds public hospitals are not testing sites, requires masking at hospital
LISTOWEL - Last week, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) issued a news release regarding an increase in measles activity.
HPPH notifies public of another Listowel measles exposure
HURON-PERTH - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of one new measles exposure.
North Perth to review its use of X with all corporate communications, rather than instigate specific review
LISTOWEL - A letter requesting North Perth consider deleting its X social media account in a show of Canadian solidarity was discussed by council on March 24.
Listowel U7 Grey Kings bring home some success from south of the boarder
BUFFALO - On March 28-30, the Listowel U7 Grey Kings played in the Outdoor River Classic Tournament in Buffalo, New York. The team faced some stiff competition throughout the weekend, but worked hard and found a way to tie and win a game. The Grey Kings were narrowly edged out of the Bronze quarter
