The emergency departments at both the Listowel and Wingham hospitals will be closed for a portion of the weekend.
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North Perth Chamber to publish keepsake calendar for 2023 year
What began as a way to remember the ‘Sign Wars’ of Listowel has morphed into the creation of community keepsake calendars, with the next project being focused on Hometown Heroes.
Technology/Skills Learning hub rebrands as Set7
The Technology and Skills Learning hub has a new, shorter name.
North Perth council gives support to pair of upcoming local events
Council has given the green light to two events to proceed after both requested use of local roadways later this year.
Show n’ Shine brings in $4K for North Perth Community Hospice
After three years on the sidelines due to the pandemic, the Listowel Comancheros Club’s annual Show n’ Shine never missed a beat in its triumphant return for the 40th edition of the event on July 10.
Two more aces at Listowel Golf Club
The aces continue to drop at the Listowel Golf Club this summer, with two more local golfers potting hole-in-ones in mid-July. (Above) Sid Witteveen was first on July 15, sinking his tee shot over the notorious pond on Millennium No. 5 using a pitching wedge. (Below) LGC Director of Operations Brend
Big third not enough as Cubs best Legionnaires
The Listowel Legionnaires will be looking to end their 2022 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League campaign on a high note when they host the Woodstock Nationals this Friday, July 29 at John Bell South.
Elma Express U13 Girls win Goderich tournament
The Elma Express U13 Girls Fastball team had a successful weekend in the Goderich Lions Centennial Tournament on July 23-24. The girls started slow Saturday, with morning losses that bookended an afternoon victory. A better runs for mark allowed them to head to the semifinals on Sunday, when Elma be
Local officers recognized for service efforts
The North Perth Police Services Board met on Wednesday, July 20, where two officers were recognized for their recent efforts. Constable Bill DeKoning and Sergeant Barry Cookson were both presented coins recognizing their exemplary efforts in serving the public – DeKoning for his ongoing work with th
Housing density concerns raised once again by Rothwell
Coun. Allan Rothwell once again raised concerns about housing density in the proposed Lunor subdivision, which has been slated for development in Listowel’s east end since 2004.
Five Listowel School of Dance members land spots at world dance championships
After two years of pandemic-related hiatuses and cancellations, the Listowel School of Dance (LSOD) returned to full competition status in 2022 and wasted little time in showing why it’s one of the finest institutions in midwestern Ontario.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The tale of legendary racehorse The Eel
This is Week 28 of a continuing series of articles celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Stratford-Perth Archives and 50 of its treasures. This week’s treasure is a painting of a very famous horse, The Eel, and some of his trophies, seen here in a 1969 photograph, also from the Archives’ colle
Under construction
Construction has begun at the site of a new retail building in Listowel, pictured here on July 21. The building, located between Zehrs and Wal-Mart, will host a new Dollarama store. The building also includes space for additional retail stores.
Turnbacks for July 28, 2022
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Sarah Scott was crowned Listowel Fair Ambassador. Listowel teen, Emma…
Wadded Up monster truck event rips through Listowel
The Listowel Fairgrounds continued to be a busy spot on Saturday, as capacity crowds attended the Wadded Up monster truck event for two shows. The afternoon show featured displays of speed and agility from the Wadded Up, Xtreme Jim, Canadian Crusher and SWAT monster trucks, as well as motocross aeri
