As American poet Lucy Larcom once wrote, “he who plants a tree, plants a hope.”
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Listowel U18 soccer squads in action
The 2023 North Perth Minor Soccer League season is well underway.
Future of Listowel Minor Ball on display at Optimist Park
The future of Listowel Minor Baseball was on display June 15 at Optimist Park, when Rookie Blue took on Rookie Black in 2023 regular season action.
Good times had at Roy Bean Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
The sounds of horseshoes and good times filled the air at the Listowel Legion on Saturday afternoon, as the annual Roy Bean Memorial Horseshoe Tournament was played. The pits were filled most of the day with pitchers under blue skies. Pictured: Peggy Wiens watches her pitch sail across the pit.
Meulensteen signs with Jr. Cyclones for 2023-24
Given the season that Harrison Meulensteen had in 2022-23, his recent signing with the Listowel Junior Cyclones for the upcoming campaign may be the least surprising news of the off-season.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Eastdale Public School Fun Fair
Another edition of the annual Eastdale Public School Fun Fair saw hundreds flock to the Listowel school’s grounds on Friday evening, June 16. There was a wide range of activities for families to enjoy, with proceeds being directed back into school improvements.
Local farmers, tractor dealership partner to donate equipment to African village
It has been said by many philosophers over the years that it takes a village to raise a child.
North Perth dairy operation welcomes Irish delegation
Conlee Farms, a dairy operation just outside of Listowel which is run by Ralph and Alanna Coneybeare, had some Irish visitors on June 8, when they hosted their first international tour since COVID-19 began.
Wallace Township native maintains positive outlook following brain cancer treatments
To say that Troy Yungblut’s last three years have been tumultuous would be a drastic understatement. But the former Wallace Township resident’s journey through cancer has brought him to a relative position of strength in his life, with that journey continuing this weekend when he takes part in the B
Tim Hortons raises record-breaking $19.7M through Smile Cookie campaign
Tim Hortons restaurant owners and millions of generous Tim Hortons guests helped to break a new Smile Cookie record by raising $19.7 million for local charities and community groups across the country.
Jesus shared our human condition
Because we focus so much on Jesus as the Son of God, we often forget to consider that Jesus was also human.
Renowned architect Cornelius Soule made mark across Canada
Many interesting people have passed through Stratford over the years, and one of those was architect Cornelius John Soule. When he arrived, an article was published in the Stratford Beacon Weekly, introducing and welcoming him to the city.
Listowel Honda completes extensive renovation
Regardless of which way you’re travelling, it’s impossible for the eye not to be drawn to the gleaming new red and white building looking east off Wallace Avenue North.
Elma Street construction to limit local parking
The reconstruction on Elma Street in Listowel is set to begin.
IN PHOTOS: North Perth Pride 2023
North Perth Pride hosted Pride 2023 at the Listowel Kin Station on Saturday, June 17. The day was filled with a plethora of activities for the entire family
