LISTOWEL - Students from North Perth Westfield Elementary School visited the offices of the Listowel Banner and The Ranch 100.1 as part of a local field trip to learn on May 27.
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North Perth Westfield Elementary School takes part in University of Waterloo’s Gauss Math Contest
LISTOWEL - On May 15, Grade 7 and 8 students from North Perth Westfield Elementary School took part in the University of Waterloo’s Gauss Math Contest.
Council approves snow fence at Wallace Optimist Park, which has been closed by delayed drainage work
LISTOWEL - In an effort to get the Wallace Optimist Park reopened as quickly as possible, council approved snow fencing around newly completed drainage work. Additionally, council asked for an investigation into the future of the park, with relocation of the park as a possibility.
Dr. Edward Henry Eidt and his benevolent involvement in Stratford’s development
The Eidt family has a long and significant history in Stratford. This week, we are highlighting Dr. Edward Henry Eidt and his benevolent involvement in the city’s development.
Property, violent, drug crime down in April
Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally.
LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match
LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.
North Perth to maintain ICI recycling with no fee, at a cost of $51,000 per year
LISTOWEL - Across the province, changes to the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) recycling program were implemented at the beginning of this year, however, North Perth was granted a grace period by its service provider Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA), as it decided to absorb all a
North Perth Gardening Club gather on newly donated land from local resident.
NORTH PERTH - Members of the North Perth Gardening Club gathered on the evening of May 14, on a newly donated plot of land offered to the group on behalf of a local resident.
Howick considering landfill amnesty day, promoting cleanup ahead of homecoming celebrations
HOWICK - As homecoming celebrations approach, the township is considering a “landfill amnesty day” on June 13 to promote property cleanup at no cost.
Howick approves two elections bylaws
HOWICK - In preparation for the 2026 municipal election, Howick’s CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis said in a report she has been reviewing applicable bylaws and policies that are required to be reviewed and updated prior to the beginning of nomination period.
MPP Lisa Thompson presents $16,800 to Howick Fire Department
GORRIE - Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson presented a cheque on Friday, May 15 to the Howick Fire Department in the amount of $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.
Kin Cares Youth Group raises $1,645 for The Well Youth Hubs
LISTOWEL - The Kin Cares Youth Group hosted a barbecue at Zehrs in Listowel on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16.
Cyclones recognize players, staff, volunteers with awards at banquet
LISTOWEL - Earlier this month, the Listowel Cyclones held the team’s annual year-end banquet, recognizing the work, dedication and achievements of payers, staff and volunteers.
FFCO names local egg, pullet farmer Tonya Haverkamp recipient of championship award
LISTOWEL – Farm & Food Care Ontario (FFCO) recently held its annual conference in Elora where…
Independent MC barbecue raises $1,500
WINGHAM - Independent MC hosted a burger and peameal bacon barbecue last weekend on Josephine Street in Wingham.
