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Cyclones jump out ahead 2-0 in Cherrey Cup Final
It was standing room only for the first two games of the 2024 Cherrey Cup Final, with the Listowel Cyclones jumping out to a 2-0 series lead over the rival Stratford Warriors last weekend.
Tender approved for Highway 86 resurfacing east of Listowel
Although a specific date was not given, Perth County’s Asset Management and Engineering Specialist, Bill Wilson told council the project should begin early this year for two weeks, or less.
Alice Munro Library hosts special Earth Month scavenger hunt
The Alice Munro Library is holding a special scavenger hunt in April to highlight Earth Month 2024, with many downtown businesses participating.
Listowel tipi to serve as place of ceremony, healing
A tipi is in the process of being erected just outside of the Listowel community and will become a gathering place for Indigenous peoples, for ceremony, healing and learning.
Wallace U9 Sabres squad wins DQ Challenge Cup
Over the Easter weekend starting on Good Friday, the Wallace Sabres U9LL team travelled to South Huron to compete in the DQ Challenge Cup. The tournament consisted of 12 teams from across midwestern Ontario.
Carters care
Jo-Ann and Peter Carter are wrapping up their Alzheimer fundraiser, with only a few draw tickets left.
Elma couple inducted onto Ag Wall of Fame
The Stratford-Perth Museum is honouring and inducting an Atwood Dairy farming couple onto the 2024 Agriculture Wall of Fame.
Council votes to allow Binning Street parking during Cyclones playoffs
Council amended the agenda at the April 8 meeting to include an item from Lyndon Kowch, director of operations, regarding allowing parking on Binning Street during the Junior Cyclones playoff season.
Regional February unemployment rate decreases to 4.1%
In March, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 4.1 per cent. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.5 percentage points to 6.6 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Wingham U11 Yellow turn gold at the South Huron DQ Cup
The Wingham U11 Yellow team had another successful weekend, winning gold at the South Huron DQ Cup.
Canadiens win 2023-24 Orig6 Sunday Ice League
On Saturday, March 23 at the NHWCC, the Orig6 Sunday Ice League – based in Wingham and Belmore – completed its 2023-24 season with a year-end tournament.
BCFA and GCFA hold 16th annual Politicians Meeting – largest crowd since pandemic
The 16th annual Politicians Meeting, organized and sponsored by the Grey County and Bruce County Federations of Agriculture on March 23, drew over 65 municipal, provincial and federal leaders, as well as representatives from various agricultural organizations.
Masters Physio and Wellness offers variety of services in Teeswater
United Way Perth-Huron recently gathered at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel to celebrate the spirit of the Perth-Huron community. After a record-setting campaign that raised $2,345,792, it was time to recognize the donors, volunteers and organizations who enable the organization’s work acros
I am feeling good
I am feeling good. Especially good for an almost 85-year-old senior guy (me) with a number of maladies.
