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Cornhole tourney in Kurtzville
Full Spectrum Athletics held a cornhole tournament at the Wallace Community Centre in Kurtzville on Saturday. The tournament was raising money for kids who may need assistance for sports programming.
Drives wrap inaugural season with 6-0 loss to Creemore
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives completed their inaugural Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) regular season on Jan. 27, dropping a 6-0 decision to the Creemore Coyotes at the Perth East Recreation Complex.
IN PHOTOS: Central Perth Hockey Fun Days
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U11 Rep B Cyclones top Drayton 3-2
The Listowel U11 Rep B Cyclones continued their solid 2023-24 minor hockey season on Jan. 24 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, rallying from an early deficit to top the Drayton Defenders, 3-2. Listowel remains unbeaten in the second half, going 3-0-1 while sitting only a single point behind first-
Cycs rack up three more wins
The Listowel Cyclones substantially increased their odds of finishing atop the GOJHL’s Midwestern Conference standings over the weekend, after sweeping three opponents and picking up an additional six points as the 2023-24 regular season continues to wind down.
ETPS students win gold, bronze at Junk Drawer Races
Elma Township Public School (ETPS) Grade 8 students brought home gold and bronze medals from the recent Junk Drawer Races competition. ETPS won gold and bronze in the Hydraulic Crane Competition.
Listowel McDonald’s closed for renovations
McDonald’s restaurant in Listowel will be closed through the month while continuing renovations take place at the north-end establishment.
Howick Township approves purchase of fire chief vehicle
Howick Township council gave pre-budget approval to allow for the purchase of a used 2012 Ford Expedition, to be used as the fire chief/bylaw enforcement officer’s vehicle at the Jan. 16 council meeting.
NPPL offering newcomers’ service program every month
Newcomers to North Perth, Ontario or even Canada looking to get established or in need of assistance accessing certain services can now find help courtesy of the local library and an affiliated program through the Perth County Information Network.
Charlie Lightfoot and the 1900 OHA Hockey Championship team
The hockey team that was “instrumental in bringing the first junior OHA championship to Stratford on March 1, 1900” was so beloved that the local paper republished this photograph in 1945 to celebrate the anniversary of its great victory.
Atwood Lions host steak night
Thick, juicy steaks lined a gigantic barbecue at the annual Atwood Lions Men’s Steak Night on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Elma Memorial Community Centre.
Monkton Diner hosting Feb. 5 spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit fire victims
After a family lost their home, a local business didn’t hesitate to offer their support.
Kin Cares host zombie dance party
The Kin Cares Youth Group hosted its first ever ‘Zombie Dance Party’ on Friday, Jan. 26. Participants enjoyed learning how to make special effects makeup and followed it with some “Just Dance” videos. The Kin Cares Youth Group is in its second year and has almost 50 members. Their slogan is, “youth
Decisions, decisions…
Dalmatian or macaroni and cheese? Henry Ainsworth, 2, of Listowel looks to his mom for advice during the North Perth EarlyON’s morning program at the Listowel branch of the North Perth Public Library on Jan. 26. The EarlyON program runs at the branch every Friday from 10:30-11:15 a.m.
