The Listowel Salvation Army Family Services branch is inviting the public to attend a community information night this coming Monday, Oct. 23.
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Youth provide boost to hospice for second straight year
Staff and board members at the North Perth Community Hospice (NPCH) were thrilled last year when a trio of Listowel girls donated over $500 in new books to assist children dealing with difficult circumstances when a loved one had fallen seriously ill or passed away. Last week, the NPCH was again tak
History of Kirkton Union School – S.S. No. 8 Usborne and S.S. No.11 Blanshard
The first Kirkton Union School was built of logs and opened in 1856. It was located on Part Lot 6, West Boundary, Blanshard Township, with an addition in 1925 of Part Lot 7 that was used as a playground. It encompassed both S.S. No. 11 Blanshard and S.S. No. 8 Usborne and sat on the northern limits
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Kinsmen complete renovation project, reflect on OTF grant
On Oct. 10, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae met with the Kinsmen Club of Listowel to hear about the impact of the $130,800 Resilient Communities Fund grant it received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) in 2022.
Listowel Ag. Society donates $10K to Memorial Hospital Foundation
The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation (LMHF) received another boost to its ongoing commitment to purchasing a new ‘operating room bundle’ on Oct. 12, when the Listowel Agricultural Society (LAS) once again stepped up with a significant donation.
Live fire training unit gives firefighters experience in controlled environments
A common misconception about being a volunteer firefighter is that you “just” wear a pager and show up at the fire hall when it goes off.
Atwood Witches Walk marks lucky No. 13 on Oct. 28
As much as Canada Day festivities are without question the most anticipated time of the year for residents of Atwood, nipping right at its heels in terms of popularity would be the Witches Walk.
Huron Perth Public Health discusses normalizing COVID-19
“We are in a fall wave of COVID-19 but I just want to point out how different it feels,” Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health and CEO, Dr. Miriam Klassen, told the Board of Health on Oct. 13.
North Perth ward boundary review options available for public feedback until Oct. 30
The way voters choose members of North Perth municipal council in the next election could change drastically.
Walkerton DCS students take part in cross-country event
Students from Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) participated in the Bluewater West District Cross Country races at Saugeen Bluffs on Oct 11. WDCS finished sixth out of 16 schools. Congratulations to all of the participants for their hard work and determination.
Capitals drop pair of tight decisions
The Walkerton Capitals fell just short in a pair of road games this past weekend, dropping a pair of 3-2 decisions to the Hanover Barons and Mount Forest Patriots.
Brant Tract trails gone to the dogs
The Sleddog Sports Association of Southwestern Ontario (SSASO) held dry-land time trials on Oct. 14 at the Brant Tract.
The same old-same old mentality has become old
It would appear that the Toronto Blue Jays are at a crossroads in their plans to establish themselves at the top of the MLB’s American League East Division following their latest postseason debacle. Coincidentally enough, I find myself at a similar crossroads when it comes to my team of choice in th
