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Sports

Plenty of pickleball action

Dan McNee May 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Between The Lines Sports Campus in Listowel is the place to be for seniors’ pickleball throughout…

LDSS takes baseball season opener over Stratford DSS

Dan McNee May 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel District Secondary School boys’ varsity Lightning baseball squad got off to a productive start in their 2022 spring season, doubling up the Stratford DSS Bears 10-5 at John Bell South on May 2.

F.E. Madill senior girls soccer drop contest to St. Michael

Kelsey Bent May 4, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The F.E. Madill senior girls’ soccer team lost 5-1 to St. Michael Catholic Secondary School on April 26 at home. This was the first game of their spring season. The Mustangs are back on the pitch May 5 in an away game against Central Huron Secondary School. Pictured mid-air is Melissa Jacobs.

Dinning Cup returns to Madill after two years

Kelsey Bent May 4, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

After a two-year break, F.E. Madill was able to host the 14th Matthew Dinning Memorial Cup rugby tournament on April 27.  

Stanley Cup Playoffs set to be one wild ride

Dan McNee May 4, 2022Columns, Listowel Banner, Sports

It’s Stanley Cup Playoffs time once again. And while my Flyers are absent from the top 16 for the second straight year – really they were absent from any sort of contention by November – the eight first-round matchups are going to make for some highly entertaining television.

LDSS takes baseball season opener over Stratford DSS

Dan McNee May 4, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel District Secondary School boys’ varsity Lightning baseball squad got off to a productive start in their 2022 spring season, doubling up the Stratford DSS Bears 10-5 at John Bell South on May 2.

IN PHOTOS – Rugby returns to F.E. Madill

Kelsey Bent April 28, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

On April 22, rugby returned to F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restriction. Students and coaches were happy to be back on the pitch and this was reflected on the scoreboard with three wins for all three Mustang teams over Stratford District Secondary S

Listowel Golf Club opens for another season

Submitted April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Listowel Golf Club was able to open nine holes for the first time this season on April 24, with the…

Listowel Minor Hockey hands out 2021-22 awards

Submitted April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Minor Hockey Association 2021-22 awards banquet was held at Parkview Gardens on April 14, with each club honouring its players for another terrific season.

Walkerton Hawks defeat Midland in overtime

Pauline Kerr April 27, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

April 23 marked the start of the Tier II playoff round against the Midland Flyers at the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre in Alliston. The Hawks won 5-4 in overtime.

Walkerton DCS wins invitational girls’ basketball tourney

Submitted April 27, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) hosted an eight-team invitational elementary girls’ basketball tournament on April 22. WDCS had two teams participate in the tournament. The Grade 6-7 team were the consolation champions. The Grade 7-8 team, pictured, won all three of their games and were t

Simply a stress-free, impartial observer

Dan McNee April 27, 2022Columns, Sports

Amidst all the postponements and outright cancellations involving sporting events across the spectrum these past few months, I was fortunate enough to attend two games over the course of the 2021-22 NHL campaign.

Skate Wallace holds annual award banquet

Submitted April 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Skate Wallace held its year-end banquet in Kurtzville on April 14, recognizing its outstanding participants from the 2021-22 season.

Upper Maitland Mustangs hosting promotional skate this Saturday

Dan McNee April 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL – Girls enrolling in local minor hockey organizations is increasing every year. One…

Wingham/Lucknow Girls’ U18 team wins provincials

Submitted April 20, 2022Independent Plus, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham/Lucknow Girls’ U18 hockey team are provincial champions after capturing the gold medal at the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association “C” championship, held in Toronto April 7-10.

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Lobb back as opposition critic for digital government

Local MP Ben Lobb was reappointed as the critic for digital government, with the added portfolio of artificial intelligence in Official Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre’s shadow cabinet.

Authority members concerned over proposed Bill 5

During the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) regular board of directors meeting, Coun. Alison Lobb (Central Huron) inquired about the Ontario government’s proposed legislation, Bill 5, indicating that she only found out about it during the Huron County Council meeting that morning.

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Lions clean up park in Formosa

The Formosa and District Lions have been busy doing park cleanup for the past few weeks in order to be ready for the fist booking of the season.

The Carole King Songbook coming to Victoria Jubilee Hall

One of the most iconic albums of the twentieth century is at the forefront of the upcoming show at Victoria Jubilee Hall.  

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The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has released its annual report, The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024.

Paramedics honoured at Huron County Council

During the May 21 regular Huron County Council meeting, members and staff recognized several local paramedics during Paramedic Services Week.

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Editorial

Community reels from tragic loss

A tragic blow to the people of Walkerton is top of mind for many across this region and beyond this…

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

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Services planned for teacher and students from WDCS

By Midwestern Newspapers

BROCKTON - Funerals and memorial services have been scheduled for the teacher and four students from Walkerton District Community School, who died in a multi-vehicle collision on May 23.

The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth

By Submitted

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has released its annual report, The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024.

Paramedics honoured at Huron County Council

By Cory Bilyea

During the May 21 regular Huron County Council meeting, members and staff recognized several local paramedics during Paramedic Services Week.

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