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Conners/Henderson finish second at inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational

Dan McNee December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Canadian golfing super duo of Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson certainly left their mark on the first-ever Grant Thornton Invitational, finishing in second and a single stroke off the championship score on Dec. 10 at the Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida.

Upper Maitland Mustangs U15 squad win Pink on the Rink tournament

Submitted December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The U15 Upper Maitland Mustangs emerged as division champions from the annual Pink on the Rink regional girls’ hockey tournament in Exeter on Dec. 1-2, defeating the Kanata Rangers in the championship final on Saturday night. The team’s player roster consists of: Kailyn Armstrong, Peyton Bartman, Je

Central Perth U15 Girls’ win Meagan Byers Memorial Tournament

Submitted December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Central Perth U15 Predators girls’ team brought home the championship banner from the Meagan Byers Memorial Tournament in Mount Forest this past weekend. The team went undefeated all weekend and upset the hometown Mount Forest team to win the final, 2-0. Pictured, back row from left: Abby Schult

Listowel U11#2 squad captures Regional Silver Stick championship

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel U11#2 LL Cyclones were flawless in Collingwood on Dec. 8-10, en route to capturing the Regional Silver Stick championship.

Drives back in win column after thumping Lancers

Mike Wilson December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Milverton Four Wheel Drives are back in the win column after a dominant 7-2 win over the Lucknow Lancers on home ice on Dec. 9.

Upper Maitland Mustangs advocate for equitable share of primetime ice

Dan McNee December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

For approximately 15 years, the Upper Maitland Mustangs (UMM) has been an established and growing girls’ hockey organization in the area. And for many of those years of existence, the club’s executive leadership has been attempting to secure regular primetime ice directly within Listowel with very l

‘Selfies with Santa’ at Sleep Culture

Cory Bilyea December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

Sleep Culture in Listowel held its annual ‘selfie with Santa’ event on Dec. 10. Harper Schlauch, 10, stopped in with her mom to drop off some donations for local food hampers and take a selfie with the jolly elf himself.

Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation receives ROOTS funds

Kelsey Bent December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) Foundation was successful in its application to Trillium Mutual Insurance Company’s ROOTS Community Fund for $5,000. This grant allocation will bring the Foundation up to its $227,000 goal to pay for new IV pumps for the entire Listowel hospital, which require re

Crews respond to shed fire in Listowel, Dec. 9

Dan McNee December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth emergency crews responded to a shed fire on Boyne Avenue in Listowel on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 9, with reports that a heating source was the initial cause. The fire was localized to the shed and extinguished in short order by the North Perth Fire Department, with no injuries believed t

November home sales strong in North Perth

Mike Wilson December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

For the third consecutive month, the number of homes sold in North Perth was up over the previous month.

North Perth well represented at PCFA Gala awards

Submitted December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Rural

Award presentations were an integral part of the Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA) annual gala held at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford last month.

Applications being accepted for Canada Summer Jobs 2024

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Applications for the Canada Summer Jobs 2024 program are now being accepted.

Cycs continue to tear up Midwest with points in 15 straight games

Dan McNee December 14, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Junior Cyclones extended their winning streak to four and their point streak to 15 straight games following another pair of victories over the weekend.

Perth County council to allow two businesses on one agricultural property

Kelsey Bent December 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Claiming that no precedent would be set, Perth County council approved for the first time an application to allow two businesses to be established on one agricultural property, previously supported by North Perth council, at the Dec. 7 meeting.

100.1FM The Ranch’s toy and food drive raises over $20K

Mike Wilson December 13, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

The third annual holiday food and toy drive conducted by 100.1FM The Ranch was a success, raising more than $20,000 for local charities on Dec. 6. “It was a great day, the community really comes together,” said Nick Cadotte, general manager of 100.1FM The Ranch. “In a year that we know people are st

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Perth County OPP puts funding towards strangulation, IPV training

Detective Sergeant Tara Bolstad informed the Perth County OPP detachment board at their meeting on Nov. 12 of funds used from provincial grants this year – the focus of all mentioned on the local issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). 

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Donations to Walkerton Fire Association go towards training equipment

The Walkerton Fire Association has received donations.

Donations for ‘Buy-A-Bone’ X-Ray campaign

Funds given to X-Ray Fundraising Committee Co-chair, including $3,000, $5,000 and $30,000 donations.

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Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

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Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

By Submitted

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

By Submitted

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

30-year-old fire truck rides off into sunset

By Cory Bilyea

Rescue 7 rolled into service when the Spice Girls topped the charts and dial‑up internet was still a novelty.

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