LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers staff received awards earned in the 2024 Ontario Community Newspapers Association Better Newspapers Competition at a presentation ceremony here on May 15.
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Duck Race for Friends of the Library makes waves
Listowel’s Spring Duck Race made a triumphant return over the weekend.
Elma Express U11 goes undefeated in Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament
The Elma Express U11 (Team Horst) went undefeated in the Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament on May 23-25.
Listowel firefighters host breakfast
The Listowel Firefighters held a breakfast at the Listowel Ag grounds over the weekend.
Perth OPP seeking assistance with collisions, break and enter
PERTH EAST - One person has died as a result of a collision that occurred May 15.
North Perth councillors call strong mayor powers anti-democratic
LISTOWEL - At its April 29 meeting, North Perth Council requested a report from staff to help council members to understand the new strong mayor powers, in order to avoid exploiting them.
Howick Township to revise municipal alcohol policy
HOWICK - Council here will be revising its current alcohol policy to improve usability for stakeholders and maintain compliance with legislation.
Annual ‘free art hunt’ accepting artists and creators for upcoming event
LISTOWEL – Join in the fourth annual free art hunt, happening Saturday, June 21. The all-day…
Milverton dog park preparations underway
Local dog sparks community engagement, leading up to fundraising campaign
Crosstown Chess Tournament names top elementary-age players
LISTOWEL - The second annual Crosstown Chess Tournament was held at the Trinity United Church on May 22.
Kinettes donate $5,500 to Community Living campaign
LISTOWEL - “We are very grateful to the Kinette Club of Listowel for their generous donation,” Community Living North Perth shared via an email to the Listowel Banner.
Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Campaign benefits VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program
The Victorian Order of Nurses’ (VON) Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) recently received $25,534 in funds raised from Tim Hortons’ annual Smile Cookie Campaign in Listowel.
Community groups, North Perth, OPP hold bike rodeo
A number of community organizations and North Perth staff were joined by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to put on a bike rodeo on Saturday in Atwood. Despite the rain, cyclists showed up to have their safety equipment tested by volunteers, decorate their bikes and take on the skill-testing course (
Kurz raises over $17,000 at final strongman fundraising event
LISTOWEL - The finale to Chris Kurz’s 24-hour decathlon featured him pulling a cargo van across the arena floor at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on May 18.
Howick CAO/Clerk recognized for 10 years in municipal government
CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis, was recognized by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) recently for 10 years of service in municipal management roles.
