LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got an early look at the asset management plan, which, according to the staff report, is expected to be finalized next month.
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Community mourns loss of teacher, students from WDCS
WALKERTON - The entire community is in mourning following the fatal collision near London the afternoon of Friday, May 23, that claimed the lives of four student-athletes, Rowan McLeod, Kaydance Ford, Danica Baker and Olivia Rourke, and popular teacher and coach, Matt Eckert, from Walkerton District
North Perth renews agreement with MVCA ahead of conduit project
LISTOWEL - Like a good sailor, it appears North Perth is preparing for a storm ahead, as inspections have shown the Listowel conduit will require repairs in the future.
Walkerton Golf and Curling Club celebrates 100 years of sports, fellowship and wonderful memories
WALKERTON - Les Binkley and Robert “Bob” Schmidt are brothers-in-law, and both are longtime members of the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club – Les as a golfer, and Bob as a curler.
Brockton receives letter of condolences from Humboldt
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody has offered condolences to the staff and students of Walkerton District Community School, on the loss of five of their own – four students and a teacher – in a horrendous collision near London Friday.
Carson marks last auction with calves to benefit local groups
David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd.’s final sale last week raised over $33,000 for local community groups and organizations through a charity sale of three calves.
Listowel Banner turnbacks for May 29, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Listowel School of Dance was proud to present its 2015 recital, Alice in…
North Perth Cruisers hold first of 2025 Retro Revival Cruise Nights
LISTOWEL – North Perth Cruisers held the first of their 2025 series of Retro Revival Cruise…
Walk for Alzhemier’s held in Listowel
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, benefiting the Alzheimer Society of Canada, took place on the weekend. In Listowel, the walk was held at Between the Lines.
Free art hunt accepting artists, creators
Community members are invited to join the fourth annual free art hunt, happening Saturday, June 21.
Looking into the short-lived Dublin newspaper in Perth County
Did you know Perth County’s Dublin once had its own newspaper? Just over 100 years ago, residents could read the local news in The Dublin Standard.
Community grieves the loss of teacher, students at Walkerton District Community School
A memorial of flowers, stuffed animals and hand-written messages continued to grow over the weekend, outside Walkerton District Community School, as staff, students and the entire community mourned the loss of five of their own.
Weather doesn’t dampen Wingham Town-wide Yard Sale
The Wingham Town-wide Yard Sale was held on the weekend and, despite some wet weather, there were plenty of prizes to be found among the various sales.
Midwestern’s Peggy Haasnoot receives Silver Quill
LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers Publisher Dave Adsett presented Peggy Haasnoot with a Silver Quill Award on May 15.
Fire calls up, but no major incidents reported
Despite an increase in fire calls in the first quarter of 2025, the Fire Department of North Huron (FDNH) responded to no “significant events” in April according to Fire Chief Chad Kregar.
