LDSS and F.E. Madill clashed in Huron-Perth Athletics senior girls’ basketball action on Oct. 25 in Wingham. Listowel (3-4) took a 29-15 victory over winless Madill (0-7), paced by leading scorer Nicole Alexander
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Four Wheel Drives still searching for first OEHL win
Things didn’t get any easier for the Milverton Four Wheel Drives last weekend, as the still winless senior club faced off against a pair of tough opponents on the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) circuit.
Jr. Cyclones take three wins from Midwest bottomfeeders
Following Listowel’s 4-2 victory over Caledon on Oct. 27, Cyclones head coach Jesse Cole agreed that his club’s home-and-home sweep over the last-place Bombers were two games they had to have.
Westfield to host second vendor fundraiser for playground project
North Perth Westfield Elementary School will host its second annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Event on Nov. 4 in support of its ongoing playground replacement project.
Filipino citizens talk peace with Westfield students
On Thursday, Oct. 20, three citizens from the Philippines came to a Grade 7 class at North Perth Westfield Elementary School to talk peace.
Listowel couple hosts annual Halloween SickKids fundraiser
Jeff Whiteside (pictured) and wife Martine Middlemays annually host a Halloween fundraiser. This was their 14th year, with proceeds going to SickKids Hospital. Their spooky Halloween display was up for viewing in the front yard of their home at 640 Maple Ave. in Listowel.
Howick Trail Opening, Oct. 28
Members of Howick council, local dignitaries, as well as representatives from Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and Grant Match pictured at the grand opening celebration of the Howick Trail in Gorrie. Grant Match is an organization retained by the township to assist in securing government fundi
VON Perth-Huron staff member receives award of distinction
Each year, the VON Canada Award of Distinction is bestowed on someone who has given outstanding service at the local or regional level of the organization and who deserves special recognition for their contribution to furthering the work and goals of VON Canada.
IN PHOTOS: Atwood Witches Walk 2023
The 2023 edition of the Atwood Witches Walk was held on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event saw 1,557 people walk the trail and raise approximately $12,000 this year.
Friends gather at Harvest Dinner
A group of friends is pictured before enjoying the delicious meal at the Listowel Agricultural Society’s Harvest Dinner on Oct. 28 at the Agricultural Hall. The event featured a social hour, meal, and auction. Pictured: Bonna May, Russell May, Joyce Spense, David Martin, Marj Martin, Susan Martin, M
Halloween around the county 100 years ago
Though Halloween has passed, we hope you had more treats than tricks.
RFP awarded for Wallace Optimist Park playground
As recommended by staff, council selected an Alberta company’s proposal for the new playground at the Wallace Optimist Park with a cost of up to $117,486.59 excluding taxes.
Extrication training
In accordance with Office of the Fire Marshall mandates, all new firefighting recruits in Ontario must be trained in and perform skill sets on vehicle extrication practices, which is exactly what new North Perth Fire Department recruits were tasked with on Oct. 22 at the North Perth landfill site in
North Perth has strong opinions about cell service gaps, agrees to send ‘tersely-worded’ letter
Members of council have compared the lack of adequate cellular service to a public health and safety issue, as well as a barrier to economic growth.
Chamber of Commerce recognizes six recipients in latest edition of Business Excellence Awards
It’s evident that the public has indeed seen excellence over the last year in terms of the local business community, with six worthy recipients honoured last week at the 2023 North Perth Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Gala.