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Eastdale Public School hosts track and field meet

Dan McNee May 24, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

Eastdale Public School held its track and field meet in below-season temperatures but under sunny skies nonetheless on May 17.

St. Mary’s Catholic School hosts track and field meet

Dan McNee May 24, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel held its annual track and field meet on May 17.

Listowel golfer joins Maple Leaf junior tour this summer

Dan McNee May 24, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

Most adult golfers would no doubt like to hit 230 yards consistently with the driver off the tee. At age 13, Colin Coates is already averaging that, and he’s just getting started in his junior golf career.

LDSS girls open slo-pitch season with split in Stratford

Dan McNee May 24, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel District Secondary School varsity girls’ slo-pitch team opened up its 2023 spring campaign with a win and a loss in Stratford on May 19.

Conners finishes T-12 at PGA Championship

Dan McNee May 24, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

One shot back of leader Brooks Koepka heading into the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship on May 21, Corey Conners was very much in the mix to capture his first major title.

A history of the Formosa recreation area

Joan Borho May 24, 2023Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

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.

Legionnaires routed 9-1 in season opener to Woodstock

Dan McNee May 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

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

Cory Bilyea May 18, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

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

Cory Bilyea May 18, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

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

Dan McNee May 11, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

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

Dan McNee May 11, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The LDSS senior soccer teams are unlikely to forget May 2 anytime soon.

Three LDSS seniors finish in top five at WOSSAA badminton

Submitted May 11, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

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

Mike Wilson May 11, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

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

Dan McNee May 11, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

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

Submitted May 11, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

NORTH PERTH – The Listowel Junior Cyclones held their annual team awards banquet last weekend,…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

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Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

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Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

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Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

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Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

By Submitted

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

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