North Perth Westfield Elementary School will host its second annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Event on Nov. 4 in support of its ongoing playground replacement project.
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Filipino citizens talk peace with Westfield students
On Thursday, Oct. 20, three citizens from the Philippines came to a Grade 7 class at North Perth Westfield Elementary School to talk peace.
Listowel couple hosts annual Halloween SickKids fundraiser
Jeff Whiteside (pictured) and wife Martine Middlemays annually host a Halloween fundraiser. This was their 14th year, with proceeds going to SickKids Hospital. Their spooky Halloween display was up for viewing in the front yard of their home at 640 Maple Ave. in Listowel.
Howick Trail Opening, Oct. 28
Members of Howick council, local dignitaries, as well as representatives from Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and Grant Match pictured at the grand opening celebration of the Howick Trail in Gorrie. Grant Match is an organization retained by the township to assist in securing government fundi
VON Perth-Huron staff member receives award of distinction
Each year, the VON Canada Award of Distinction is bestowed on someone who has given outstanding service at the local or regional level of the organization and who deserves special recognition for their contribution to furthering the work and goals of VON Canada.
IN PHOTOS: Atwood Witches Walk 2023
The 2023 edition of the Atwood Witches Walk was held on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event saw 1,557 people walk the trail and raise approximately $12,000 this year.
Friends gather at Harvest Dinner
A group of friends is pictured before enjoying the delicious meal at the Listowel Agricultural Society’s Harvest Dinner on Oct. 28 at the Agricultural Hall. The event featured a social hour, meal, and auction. Pictured: Bonna May, Russell May, Joyce Spense, David Martin, Marj Martin, Susan Martin, M
Drayton Entertainment production serves as poignant tribute to love and loss
Love in the time of war is always bittersweet, and this is the takeaway from Drayton Entertainment’s Mary’s Wedding, currently playing at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.
Seeing with loving eyes
I have a favourite story that I often use as a sermon illustration.
Halloween around the county 100 years ago
Though Halloween has passed, we hope you had more treats than tricks.
The time is now to unshackle Canada’s small businesses
It’s understandable why many people often refer to small businesses as the backbone of our economy.
Disastrous reign of Nicholas II helped shape the 20th-century political spectrum
When Nikolay II Alexandrovich Romanov came into power on Nov. 1, 1894, he was nowhere near ready for the massive responsibilities involved with running the world’s largest empire.
Winter is coming
The catch phrase from Game of Thrones, “Winter is coming,” has taken on an ominous new meaning, to anyone concerned about the folks camping in parks.
RFP awarded for Wallace Optimist Park playground
As recommended by staff, council selected an Alberta company’s proposal for the new playground at the Wallace Optimist Park with a cost of up to $117,486.59 excluding taxes.
