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The Bluevale Community Hall filled to capacity for the Morris-Turnberry all-candidates meeting on Oct. 13 despite the short notice.

The F.E. Madill Mustangs continued their impressive early start to the 2022 senior girls’ Huron-Perth basketball campaign on Oct. 12, after topping a pair of opponents at St. Michael Catholic Secondary School.

On Oct. 12-13, members of ‘Spartan Lacrosse’ visited North Perth Westfield Elementary School and led 15 classes on a mini lacrosse workshop. Students learned about the history of lacrosse and its ties to Indigenous culture, while the leaders emphasized the importance of education in following one’s

Despite jumping out to a 2-0 lead on visiting Kincardine last Friday night at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex, the Wingham Ironmen (3-4-1-0) were unable to hold off the Bulldogs in a 3-2 overtime loss.

Zehrs Markets Listowel provided another financial boost to the North Perth Sports For Kids (NPSFK) fund, donating just over $1,400 in support of the local charity.

New U Personal Training Studio hosted the inaugural Listowel Run for Health on Oct. 15, raising $3,000 for the ALS Society of Canada. Pictured are highlights of the event, which included both a longer adult run and a one-kilometre children’s run.

Perth County council received the ‘PC Connect Service Enhancements’ report on Oct. 6 and approved the recommendation to implement Route B service changes.

Local crafting enthusiasts gathered at the Listowel branch of the North Perth Public Library on Oct. 5 to create a ‘book pumpkin’ out of donated novels.

There was a draft plan for a new subdivision proposed by Percon Developments Inc. in Perth East, presented at Perth County council on Oct. 6.

LISTOWEL – Jeff Whiteside and Martine Desrosiers – the ‘Halloweenies’ – are set for round two.