Zoe Battams-Somers, 9, supplemented a Saturday afternoon stroll with a quick woodpile climb at Listowel District Secondary School on July 29.
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Acknowledge the wrong, take steps to repair and forgive
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9.
Perth County centennial celebration
In the summer of 1953, Perth County celebrated one hundred years of existence as an independent municipality. In the days leading up to a grand anniversary party, the Stratford newspaper traced the county’s history back to the 1820s when the Canada Company hacked a road through the Huron Tract and b
Empowerment
Friends, It wasn’t until It Takes A Village started several years ago, that I personally began to better understand the ways in which women in our community are exploited and live in fear for their safety and wellbeing.
Friday fun
Part of North Perth Public Library’s summer programming is Friday Fun, which is a free drop-in program between 1-4 p.m. on Fridays at NPPL’s Listowel branch. It is available for kids ages five and up with no pre-registration required. Friday Fun runs until Aug. 18. Pictured: Autumn Campbell, 7, look
Listowel dancer competes on global stage
For Listowel’s Aubrey Nauta, competing at this year’s Dance World Cup in Braga, Portugal was the culmination of an entire junior career’s worth of hard work and dedication to a craft she began at the age of two.
Four-way stop coming to Elizabeth, Argyle intersection
A new all-way stop will be coming to a highly- used intersection in Listowel.
Phase one of North Perth ward boundary, council review complete
At its July 10 meeting, a discussion surrounding the ward boundaries was held on the agenda as a report from the consultants hired to conduct the review were present to report on the first segment of the two-phased project.
IN PHOTOS: Monster Trucks All Out Tour in Listowel, July 29
‘Outfoxed’ was one of four high-powered car crushing, mud-mashing machines on display at the Listowel Agricultural Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 29 as part of the Monster Trucks All Out Tour that rolled into town. Attendees were lined up in vehicles all the way through the downtown core and well bey
Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society
This is the ninth in a series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities, in loving memory of longstanding society president, Nancy Bajurny who was always dedicated to beautifying our town.
Bruce County to hold public meeting on development charges
Bruce County will hold a public meeting as per the Development Charges Act, 1997, on Sept. 7 at 9:30 a.m.
Grey Bruce Public Health board hears report on infectious diseases, sexual health team
A report prepared by Gillian Jordan, public health manager, infections diseases and sexual health team, was presented at the July 28 meeting of Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) by Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week award presented to Dr. Hannah Jansen
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week has been a mainstay for the agricultural industry in Grey and Bruce counties since 1966.
NWMO donates new hydroponic unit to Teeswater library
The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) recently announced a generous donation from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) – a cutting-edge hydroponic unit.
