Sarah Stewart and Greg Macleod are getting married in a couple of weeks, and instead of handing out traditional wedding favours at the reception, they decided to make a donation to Saugeen Hospice Inc.
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Snow blower upgrade shovelled away by council
Council has denied a request from staff to upgrade the recently-purchased snow blower used to clear snow from the sidewalks.
Greenbelt Dispatches Part III – Who is speaking for the soil?
Soil is not an easy thing to understand. It is poorly understood and the vast majority of us walk…
SOAKING UP THE LAST OF SUMMER
Summer isn’t over just yet! After a fun-filled day of playing in the warm late summer sun and the cool, refreshing water at the Listowel Kinette Splash Pad, it’s easy to have a big smile on your face (and be a little silly).
Three vying for title of Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador
Three individuals are vying for the title of 2023-24 Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador.
James Brine and the Martyrs of Tolpuddle
The obituary published in the Stratford Daily Beacon in August 1902 for James Brine, an “old and esteemed resident” of Blanshard Township (now part of Perth South) is typical for the time period.
Temporary emergency room closures at local hospitals continue
Additional temporary emergency room closures were announced last week for South Bruce Grey Health Centre.
The sky’s the limit with Kids Fly at SMA Day
Kids and airplanes – it’s an unbeatable combination, especially when you add sunshine, snacks and a lot of volunteers focused on making sure the kids have a great time.
The most frightening experience of my life
For some, it’s rollercoasters that scare them. For others, it’s a fear of falling from high places. Or it’s a fear of the unknown that keeps them awake at night. For me, it is spiders.
LWHA updates council on recruitment strategies, staffing issues
SOUTH BRUCE – The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has an uphill climb ahead of them in physician recruitment in the coming years, but officials remain confident they are up to the challenge.
Walkerton Capitals announce roster moves, addition to coaching staff
The Walkerton Capitals roster continues to take shape ahead of the PJHL Pollock Division regular season.
Morris-Turnberry council approves municipal investment policy
It’s not every day that a municipality has a financial windfall.
95th Huron County Plowing Match results
The 95th Huron County Plowing Match took place Aug. 17-18 at the farm of Pete and Leisa Albers, on Browntown Road in Huron East.
Peabody says he’s not giving up on proposal for two police boards
Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview prior to the Aug. 29 council meeting that he won’t give up on effort to get better representation on the local police services board.
EFS-plastics: Giving new life to recycled materials since 2007
Rural Warriors is a new monthly instalment in the Listowel Banner, highlighting local environmentally-conscious industry and companies in North Perth and beyond.
