“…Percentage wise our casualty list was far greater than that of Toronto… The metropolis had dozens of deaths in their million and a quarter population. We had two men killed. Knew them as fellow townsmen and neighbours. Knew their hobbies, their personalities and their ambitions. Hazel hit us very
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Art in the Park
North Perth EarlyON’s Art in the Park program at the Atwood Lions Park pavilion was the spot to be for creative tykes on Thursday morning, July 7. Art in the Park, in addition to many other EarlyON programs, runs weekly throughout the summer in Monkton and Atwood; more details can be found at northp
Comancheros host 40th annual Show n’ Shine
The Listowel Comancheros Club’s 40th annual Show n’ Shine took over the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on July 10.
Grain Farmers of Ontario taking applications for Legacy Scholarship
The Grain Farmers of Ontario are accepting application for the Legacy Fund Scholarship, encouraging “the pursuit of higher education in any area of study that will benefit agriculture or agri-food and support(ing) the development of future leaders in these areas.”
Home sales activity, average price cooling in North Perth
Could we be seeing the start of a decline in housing prices in North Perth?
Playing at the park
Climber Charlotte Rumbolt (above), 4, of Listowel, and slider Avalyn Schneider (below), 4, of Palmerston, enjoy some time on the playground equipment at Listowel Memorial Park on July 6.
Mr. A.A. Esty was a man displaced in time
Looking back at newspaper archives has become a bit of a habit for myself. Particularly, I have enjoyed learning about the people who used to call this area home.
Seek true contentment in Christ
Are you a contented person? What I mean by that is, does your soul have peace? Do you have an assurance that there is another who has your best interests in mind and will provide for you?
Fifty Archives Treasures: Peter Fryfogel and the Fenian raids war medal of 1866
After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection of historical materials that are carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from Perth County and around the world. We are celebrating the Archives’ golden anniversary by highlighting 50 of our treas
The Mushhole
The first time I set foot on the grounds of the Mushhole (formerly Mohawk Indian Residential School), I was immediately overwhelmed with the eeriest feeling. The haunting, unimaginable sensation of small children tugging on my shirt, a crushing sense of heartbreak, and the knowing feeling of being a
Park penmanship a problem
As a parent, I’m proud when my kids figure out how to read a new word or they take on the challenge of reading more difficult material.
Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Four new entrance signs for Listowel were completed and unveiled, while…
Province running out of time to deal with housing crisis
Most of us are familiar with Monopoly. Roll the dice, move your playing piece and buy property. Collect rent from anyone who lands on something you own.
Conversation on employment, training set for July 19
North Perth is facilitating a community conversation to better understand employers’ needs when it comes to training.
Super soaker
For those looking to beat the July heat, there are few better places in Listowel than the Kinette Splash Pad in Memorial Park. Colton Williams-Claus, 5, of Listowel got the chance to cool down under the splash pad buckets last Wednesday afternoon, July 6.
