2021 was set to be a big year for Listowel’s Maitland Terrace.
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World Milk Day again marked with local effort to support area school nutritional programs
June 1 was World Milk Day and to celebrate, the 100.1FM The Ranch participated in some events at Maplevue Farms just north of Britton.
‘Student Vote’ shows North Perth students lean left
With the provincial election now in the rearview mirror, CIVIX has released the results of its provincial student vote.
Discovery Week brings med students to Listowel hospital
According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, despite 18 per cent of the population of Ontario living rurally, less than 10 per cent of physicians operate in those non-urban areas. Now, three medical students are considering practising in rural areas, largely because of their experienc
Atwood firefighters host breakfast fundraiser
Firefighters Steve Pettapiece and Todd Wilken are pictured grilling up breakfast sausages to feed the hungry crowd at the North Perth Fire Department’s fundraising breakfast at the Atwood Fire Hall on June 5
Jesus wept
As I write this, I am preparing for a visitation and memorial for my brother-in-law who died unexpectedly in a recent car accident.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Mitchell Fire Brigade stages ‘Happy Valley’ fundraiser
This week’s 21st treasure from the collection of the Stratford-Perth Archives’ continuing series “Treasures from the Archives” is a poster advertising a charity event at the Mitchell Opera House. This event, a play titled “Happy Valley,” was staged by the Mitchell Fire Brigade in order to raise fund
Running out of time? No way, still in her prime
The still morning spring air is interrupted abruptly by an obnoxious, deafening roar.
Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Elma District Fire Chief Ross Robertson retired after 38 years. The…
Boundary review could have been avoided with foresight, common sense
If you’re a football team looking for a kicker, perhaps you should try looking at the Avon Maitland District School Board’s board of trustees.
National Indigenous History Month – what can you do?
June is National Indigenous History Month. This is a chance to celebrate and perhaps honour the Original People of Turtle Island. Not sure how to do that?
Excitement growing as Atwood Canada Day celebration approaches
After two years of modified scheduling featuring largely virtual and distanced events, the Atwood Lions Club and the community as a whole are ready to let loose for Canada Day 2022.
North Perth raises Pride flag for first time
North Perth took a historic leap and added to the flags flying in front of its municipal building on June 3. To commemorate Pride Month, North Perth will fly – for the first time in its history – the Pride flag at the Listowel municipal office.
Matt Rae wins in Perth-Wellington to continue local Tory tradition
Progressive Conservative candidate Matthew Rae was elected MPP for this riding in the June 2 election that saw Premier Doug Ford’s PCs expand on the majority government they held after the 2018 election.
