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With a dedicated group of hockey personnel, a charged up executive and many local businesses for sponsors, Wingham was granted a franchise in the Ontario Hockey League in 1973.

The greatly anticipated musical performance by The Golden Eagles, a tribute band to The Eagles, featuring Pete Doiron performing as Garth Brooks, once again filled the Wingham Town Hall Theatre with concertgoers, a trend in downtown Wingham that is quickly gaining momentum.

The worldwide pandemic is finally in the rearview mirror, and as more people return to in-person employment, work behind the scenes continues as businesses try to recover.

Community Engagement Coordinator Denise Lockie presented a report from the North Huron Museum Deaccessioning Project to North Huron council on July 5, outlining the artifacts and archival materials that have been evaluated during the process to date.

The Municipality of North Perth issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified professional consultants to complete aquatic facility drawings for the Listowel Kinsmen Pool located in Memorial Park at 455 Royal Street East.

At its July 10 meeting, North Perth council awarded a tender for the Listowel Downtown Parkette. Jessica McLean, from the strategic initiatives department, presented the report to council for approval.

North Perth’s Homelessness Taskforce has launched a Care Kit campaign. The Care Kits are funded by the Salvation Army – Listowel and are being distributed by the North Perth OPP detachment.

Kennedy McIntosh (left) and Libby Holtam represented the Listowel Panthers 13U volleyball team well at a 12-team doubles beach tournament in Emerald Lake on July 9, claiming the silver medal. After topping Cambridge 2-1 in the semifinals, McIntosh and Holtam fell just short in the finale, dropping t

The Listowel Twisters U12 #4 squad took a short trip north to Palmerston to face Minto United on Tuesday, July 4. Listowel won a hard-fought game 2-0, improving to 4-0-1 on the season. Pictured: Chukwubuikem Ukaobasi rushes forward with a Minto player not too far behind.

Attendees of Pike Lake Golf Centre’s junior golf camp had a surprise guest instructor last Tuesday – two-time PGA Tour winner and Listowel native Corey Conners. Conners spent time with the young golfers, providing swing tips and answering questions. Conners will tee it up at the Genesis Scottish Ope

The Listowel 13U OBA squad emerged victorious from a tournament in Mitchell over the weekend, July 7-9, sweeping the competition with an overall record of 5-0. Listowel capped off its tournament play with a 9-4 win over host Mitchell on Sunday. Pictured, back row from left: Coach Justin McIntosh, Co

The Listowel Legionnaires continued their recent string of success with a win and tie in Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League (MOSBL) action last week, with the local club currently enjoying the view from the top of the league standings.

The Comancheros Car Club hosted its annual Show and Shine event on Sunday, July 9. The event saw more than 200 vehicles fill Listowel Memorial Park, with proceeds supporting North Perth Community Hospice.

o celebrate 55 years in business, Conway Furniture in Listowel held a three-day sausage-extravaganza aptly named #SausageDays, where employees grilled up free sausages for the community to enjoy from July 6-8.