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Pieces of the Past

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Fifty Archives Treasures: Thanksgiving cards and interesting turkey facts

Betty Jo Belton October 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

This is week 38 of a series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives, and its treasures. This week’s treasure is a small selection of Thanksgiving postcards – all roughly 110 years old and featuring images of turkeys.

Fifty Archives Treasures: History behind James Reaney’s ALPHABET magazine

Betty Jo Belton September 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

In September 1960, ALPHABET magazine announced itself as “A Semiannual Devoted to the Iconography of the Imagination.”

Fifty Archives Treasures: Recounting the Queen’s 1959 visit to Stratford

Betty Jo Belton September 22, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Many have paused recently to watch live television broadcasts of rituals and other observances of respect marking the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Fifty Archives Treasures: Perth County’s inaugural Ag. Society minute book

Jennifer Georgiou September 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives continues to house an ever-growing collection of material that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from Perth County and around the world.

Fifty Archives Treasures: The Stratford Strike of 1933

Cindy J. Sinko September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

As we celebrate Labour Day this year, we are looking back at an event and the ramifications that took place 89 years ago: The Stratford Strike of 1933.

Fifty Archives Treasures: The local Carnegie libraries

Submitted August 31, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

In the 33rd edition of our ongoing series “50 Treasures from the Archives,” we feature a letter from the office of Andrew Carnegie stating that his organization would be glad to provide funds to build a new Stratford Public Library.

Fifty Archives Treasures: ‘Dear Teacher,’ Elma Township’s George Harvey

Betty Jo Belton August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection of material that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from Perth County and around the world.

Fifty Archives Treasures: Campbell Photo Collection

Ellen Thomas August 17, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

In the 31st edition of our ongoing series ‘50 Treasures from Stratford-Perth Archives,’ this week we feature the photographs from the Campbell Collection.

Fifty Archives Treasures: The Brooks Steam Motor Limited Company

Cindy J. Sinko August 10, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

The City of Stratford sold Oland J. Brooks a former threshing machine factory located at 500 Ontario St. for $55,000, with the City taking back a mortgage of $50,000 in October 1923. Stratford, an important railway junction with a labour pool used to working with steam-powered vehicles, was seen as

Fifty Archives Treasures: Signature card of Apollo 11 astronauts

Jennifer Georgiou August 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection of material that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from Perth County and around the world. One of the ways that we are celebrating the Archives’ golden anniversary is by highlighting 50 “

Fifty Archives Treasures: The tale of legendary racehorse The Eel

Cindy J. Sinko July 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

This is Week 28 of a continuing series of articles celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Stratford-Perth Archives and 50 of its treasures. This week’s treasure is a painting of a very famous horse, The Eel, and some of his trophies, seen here in a 1969 photograph, also from the Archives’ colle

Fifty Archives Treasures: The desk of John Davis Barnett and his extensive book collection

Betty Jo Belton July 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

One tends to think of Stratford’s history as a “railway town” as distinct from the city’s current fame as a cultural centre based around the Shakespearean Festival.

Fifty Archives Treasures: Peter Fryfogel and the Fenian raids war medal of 1866

Betty Jo Belton July 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection of historical materials that are carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from Perth County and around the world. We are celebrating the Archives’ golden anniversary by highlighting 50 of our treas

Fifty Archives Treasures: Gift of a gavel

Jennifer Georgiou July 6, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection of material that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from Perth County and around the world.

Fifty Archives Treasures: 1939 Royal Visit brings monarchy close to home

Jennifer Georgiou June 29, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection of material…

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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LWHA in process of finalizing elastomeric pump program

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospital Association (LWHA) is in the process of developing an elastomeric pump program at the Listowel Memorial Hospital for patients who require ongoing IV medications.

New Horizons owner retiring after 32 years in business

LISTOWEL - Owner of New Horizons Rehabilitation here, June Williamson B.Sc. (P.T.), is passing the reins of her business over to Dr. Alex Wilson of Fortitude Performance and Rehab, based out of LivFit.

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Bluewater board trustees debate funding motion ahead of Ministry of Education’s announcement

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) debated a motion on professional development funding, just before the province revealed a legislation aimed at tightening school board governance and oversight.

Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

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Multiple donations to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation

WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a number of donations

Local youth meets prime minister

MONTREAL - The Liberal Convention in Montreal April 9-11 had over 4,500 attendees from across Canada – including six-year-old Rachel Rice, daughter of Liberal candidate James Rice from Paisley, and Katie Rice, who has sought a seat on Brockton Municipal Council. 

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Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

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Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

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When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

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LWHA in process of finalizing elastomeric pump program

By Nicole Beswitherick

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospital Association (LWHA) is in the process of developing an elastomeric pump program at the Listowel Memorial Hospital for patients who require ongoing IV medications.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

By Rachel Hammermueller

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

New Horizons owner retiring after 32 years in business

By Nicole Beswitherick

LISTOWEL - Owner of New Horizons Rehabilitation here, June Williamson B.Sc. (P.T.), is passing the reins of her business over to Dr. Alex Wilson of Fortitude Performance and Rehab, based out of LivFit.

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