Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary officers Jeff Small (left) and Kyle Richardson had no problem acquiring a vanload of holiday food donations for the Listowel branch of the Salvation Army food bank on Nov. 19 at Zehrs Markets in Listowel, during its annual ‘Stuff A Cruiser’ event.
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U13 LL 1 Cyclones score eight against Walkerton
The Listowel U13 LL1 Cyclones hosted the Walkerton Capitals at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Nov. 15, taking a decisive 8-2 victory over the visitors.
U18 Reps fall in Silver Stick finals
The U18 Rep B Cyclones came within a pair of goals in their bid for the Regional Silver Stick championship, but it was not to be.
Cyclones pick up five of possible six points over weekend action
For the 150 or so fans that waited out a two-hour game delay last Friday night at the Kerr Complex, the Listowel Junior Cyclones made it worth their while with a decisive 7-1 victory over the Brantford Bandits.
Listowel Ag. Society hosts annual Christmas craft sale
The Listowel Agricultural Society hosted its annual Christmas Craft Sale on Nov. 19 at the Ag. Hall, with hundreds of early holiday shoppers out in force to support the event and check some Christmas gifts off their lists.
Railway City bikers chapter unites to help abused children
Bikers in the area are doing a whole lot of good by aiding children of abuse through one of the toughest times of their lives.
Mae Brooks named Stratford Perth Community Foundation’s first chair from North Perth
It would appear that the Stratford Perth Community Foundation (SPCF) has found something special in Mae Brooks.
Living with Type 1 diabetes: ‘It’s not for the faint of heart’
Of all the unknowns and varying complications that can stem from Type 1 diabetes, there are two certainties in relation to the chronic, life-altering condition – there is no way to completely prevent its development, and there remains no cure.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The life of local trailblazer Adelaide Clayton
This is week 45 of the continuing series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week’s treasure is a Junior Red Cross uniform that belonged to Adelaide Clayton, generously donated to the Archives in 1993. Clayton organized the first Junior Re
You missed the point, sirs
As one of the Original People here on Turtle Island (in so-called Canada), I take great offense to some recent comments made by two supposed “leaders” of the Perth County community.
Dignity
Friends, A few months back, a community member came into It Takes A Village for support with food security. Many community members do, but this particular person left a mark on the soul of the volunteer who served him that day and exemplified the importance of organizations continuously evolving an
Listowel Salvation Army kicks off Christmas Kettle Campaign
The 2022 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign is officially underway, with Perth-Wellington MP John Nater taking the first shift at the Zehrs Markets Listowel location on Saturday, Nov. 19. Proceeds will once again be directed towards the Listowel branch of Salvation Army Community and Family Se
Monkton building destroyed in downtown fire, Nov. 21
On Monday, Nov. 21 at approximately 11 a.m., all three North Perth Fire Department stations responded to a structure fire at 221 Winstanley Street in Monkton.
Monkton Santa Claus Parade scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3
North Perth will keep the holiday cheer rolling into Saturday, Dec. 3, when the Monkton Lions Club hosts the annual Santa Claus Parade.
Nancy Rothwell elected Avon Maitland school board chair
At the inaugural board meeting on Nov. 15 for the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), North Perth Trustee Nancy Rothwell was elected chair for the board.
