The Kinsmen Club of Listowel completed its $125,000 pledge initially made in 2015 towards the construction of the new Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, with the final $24,500 being delivered by the organization to North Perth Manager of Programs Amy Gangl and Manager of Facilities Jeff Newell at the List
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North Perth’s Transportation Master Plan recommends $16.5M truck bypass
Consultants recommend North Perth council consider building truck bypass routes around Listowel on existing roads, one in each quadrant divided by the intersection of Highway 23 and Perth Line 86.
6.5 per cent North Perth budget increase for 2024 open for public comment Jan. 22-26
Council agreed to open the public comment period for the 2024 budget Jan. 22-26 at the Dec. 18 North Perth council meeting.
‘I’ve been taken advantage of’
As a parent, one of the worst imaginable phone calls you could receive is that your child has been involved in a car accident.
Madill Mustangs boys remain winless in Huron-Perth hockey action
The F.E. Madill Mustangs (0-5-0) fell just short of their first win of the 2023-24 Huron-Perth Athletics varsity boys’ hockey season on Dec. 13, falling to the Stratford DSS Golden Bears (2-3-0) 6-5 at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Lancers shellacked by Royals in OEHL action
There wasn’t much for the Lucknow Lancers to write home about on Sunday afternoon.
Ironmen wrap calendar year with win, loss
The Wingham Ironmen have wrapped the 2023 portion of their current PJHL campaign, posting a win and a loss over a pair of opponents last weekend.
U11C 86ers win Silver Stick Championship
The U11C Wingham-Lucknow 86ers are Silver Stick Champions.
Memories of Wingham: Santa comes to town, 1952
In December 1952, Santa Claus visited Wingham. He arrived by train, where the Advance Times reported nearly 2,000 children were on hand to greet the Jolly Ol’ Elf.
Serena Ryder performs in Wingham
Serena Ryder graced the stage at Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 16, performing to a near-capacity crowd. Ryder put her own spin on some holiday favourites. Wingham was the final stop on Ryder’s Merry Myths Tour.
OneCare clients visited by carolling youngsters
Clients of OneCare Home and Community Support Services were treated to a special Christmas event on Dec. 13 when the Sacred Heart preschool children came to sing Christmas carols and give their hosts special handmade cards.
My Christmas wish for those who are alone this season
In this time of Christmas cheer, family gatherings and all the glitter that goes with it, my thoughts drift to those suffering during this Christmas season.
Railings finally installed on ramp at Wingham Town Hall
Finishing touches are underway on the Wingham Townhall ramp project with railings being installed early last week. The construction fencing is still in place in this photo taken on Dec. 13.
North Huron fire truck rolls over en route to barn fire
A North Huron fire truck rolled into a ditch while responding to a barn fire northwest of Wingham on Dec. 18.
