The Formosa and Culross Memorial Hall, built by local tradesmen and aided by volunteer help, was officially opened on May 3, 1949. As there were not as many halls then as there are now, it was most popular.
Sports
Legionnaires routed 9-1 in season opener to Woodstock
Things didn’t exactly go as smoothly as the Listowel Legionnaires hoped during their 2023 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League opener on May 12, but the good news is that there’s plenty of time to right the ship.
Wingham dancers win golden ticket at national competition
A competitive team of dancers from Wingham’s The Dance Factory punched the golden ticket at the Starpower National Dance Competition in Niagara Falls, NY, and studio owner Lauren Sutherland couldn’t be prouder.
Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School track and field day in photos
Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School held its annual track and field day on May 12 in Wingham.
Kurz sets sights on fairgrounds track for upcoming feat of strength, May 22
Chris Kurz is keeping this one pretty close to the chest. The Listowel fundraising legend is at least sharing the date and location of his upcoming feat of strength, which will take place at the Listowel Agricultural Fairgrounds track on Monday, May 22. The eighth community fundraiser he has taken o
LDSS seniors prevail in horrible early-season soccer conditions
The LDSS senior soccer teams are unlikely to forget May 2 anytime soon.
Three LDSS seniors finish in top five at WOSSAA badminton
Listowel District Secondary School sent seven senior players to the 2023 Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) badminton championships on May 4, with three returning home with a top-five placing.
F.E. Madill Mustangs junior boys’ rugby team host St. Anne’s
The F.E. Madill Mustangs junior boys’ rugby team hosted St. Anne’s on Thursday, May 4. Despite getting out to an early lead, the Mustangs slipped a bit in the second half as St. Anne’s stormed back for a 22-12 victory.
Conners picks up top-10 finish at Wells Fargo Championship
Corey Conners picked up his second top-10 finish of the 2022-23 PGA Tour season after he tied for eighth at the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina last weekend.
Listowel Junior Cyclones annual team awards banquet
NORTH PERTH – The Listowel Junior Cyclones held their annual team awards banquet last weekend,…
LDSS juniors pick up consolation title
The LDSS junior boys’ hockey team had a short but highly-successful season, entering two competitive tournaments this spring.
Cyclones add two former players to coaching staff
Two Listowel Junior Cyclones alumni are returning home, albeit behind the bench instead of on it this time around.
Colts obtain Teague Vader in OHL Priority Selection
There was a strong sense of déjà vu in the Vader household last weekend.
LDSS begins 2023 soccer season
The LDSS junior boys began their 2023 Huron-Perth spring soccer campaign on a high note on April 27, edging the visiting St. Marys Salukis 2-1. Pictured is Listowel’s Armando Tecsa kneeing the ball upfield with a flying leap.
F.E. Madill boys, girls rugby teams kick off season with wins
It was a flawless Friday of rugby for both the F.E. Madill girls’ and senior boys clubs on April 28, with the latter taking a 24-0 win over St. Michael Catholic Secondary School. The girls squad would post a 26-0 victory over St. Mike's.
