At the Oct. 25 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, the board’s senior team and Director of Education, Dr. Lisa Walsh, presented the Director’s Work Plan for 2022-23. It was explained that the plan is to align with the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusivit
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Listowel Ag Society hosts annual Harvest Dinner
There were many smiles in attendance at this year’s Harvest Dinner hosted by the Listowel Agricultural Society on Nov. 5.
Perth County to implement Land Acknowledgement plan
At the Nov. 3 Perth County council meeting, a report titled “Perth County Land Acknowledgement” was presented to council. The report establishes a Land Acknowledgement for use by Perth County and provides a three- phase implementation plan to be led by Corporate Communications.
Fundraising event to benefit Westfield playground project
The North Perth Westfield Elementary School playground fundraising committee is hoping to see the community out in force this weekend for an event with its proceeds geared towards benefitting local children for years to come.
Mayor Kasenberg in the running for Perth County Warden
At the Nov. 3 meeting of Perth County council, North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg expressed his interest in seeking election for warden of the council, after current Warden and Perth South Mayor, Jim Aitcheson, expressed his desire to depart from the position.
Lest we forget
A large crowd gathered at the cenotaph in Atwood on Sunday, Nov. 6 for the annual Remembrance Day service. Members of the Listowel Legion, along with local dignitaries, residents and members of the #769 Centennaires Royal Canadian Air Cadets, were on hand to pay their respects and lay wreaths, as we
Historic photograph connects RAF Bomber Command crew to Listowel
The seven men in the faded photograph squint into the sunlight as they pose proudly behind the wing of a Lancaster bomber. Likely taken in the spring of 1945, this photo opens the door to some fascinating historical connections between the Royal Air Force Bomber Command and the small town of Listowe
Kent Readman named fire chief for North Huron, Huron East
Kent Readman has been appointed fire chief for North Huron and Huron East, effective Dec. 6.
Tennis players still going strong
Walkerton and Hanover tennis players are still going strong with perfect tennis weather. This photo was taken on Friday, Nov. 4, and the group plans to continue until the snow flies.
Wakerton U13 Rep D topples West Grey
The Walkerton U13 Rep D team hosted West Grey on Sunday evening at the Walkerton arena, skating away with a 7-4 victory.
Walkerton U13 LL #2 drops close game to Minto
The Walkerton Capitals U13 LL #2 squad hosted the Minto Mad Dogs on Sunday evening. Despite a comeback in the third period, the Capitals came up short, dropping a 4-3 decision. The two teams will meet again on Thursday night in Palmerston. Pictured: (Left) Walkerton goalie Ian Schmidt makes a sprawl
Walkerton U15 Rep team wins Strathroy tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U15 Rep team travelled to Strathroy over the weekend to compete in the Strathroy and District Minor Hockey Olympics Tournament. The team went undefeated in four round robin games, and capped the weekend with a thrilling 3-2 win in the tournament final over Wasaga Beach, scorin
Rough weekend for the Caps
Walkerton suffered an 8-0 defeat at the hands of the Mount Forest Patriots on home ice Friday night.
Sistema Walkerton duets with Canadian music charity
Sistema Walkerton has received a significant donation to support efforts to reduce barriers for local students looking for professional violin lessons.
Local Irish dancer takes top honours in her category at Eastern Canadian Oireachtas
Emilia Judge-Zintel, 7, and her sister Stella Judge-Zintel, 5, brought home trophies from the recent Eastern Canadian Oireachtas (Irish Dance Championship).
