The recent cold weather allowed the Atwood Lions’ outdoor rink to finally open up to skaters late last week, with a few brave souls pictured bearing the extreme cold on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4, to take to the ice. With temperatures expected to further climb this week, it’s unknown if ice technici
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IN PHOTOS: Listowel School of Dance’s 2023 Showcase
The Listowel School of Dance held its 2023 Showcase on Feb. 5 at Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston, with members putting on another entertaining show highlighting a variety of techniques and mediums.
Cyclones U13 LL #2 squad shuts out Minto
The Listowel Cyclones U13 LL #2 squad hosted the Minto Mad Dogs on Monday evening at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex. The Cyclones got out to an early lead and never looked back, scoring seven unanswered goals en route to a 7-0 win to end their regular season.
LCC hosts Helen Whitfield Memorial Bonspiel
The Helen Whitfield Memorial Bonspiel was held at the Listowel Curling Club on Feb. 5 with a Hawaiian theme, the first running of the popular ladies’ event since 2019.
Siskins stymie Cycs, Cycs beat up Bandits
Less than 24 hours after suffering their worst loss of the season, the Junior Cyclones responded in kind with a confidence-boosting beat down of the GOJHL’s last-place club to conclude a week in which Listowel picked up four of a possible six points in the Midwestern Conference standings.
2023 budget talks continue at Perth County council
At the Perth County council meeting on Feb. 2, council continued its discussion of the budget while departments within the county’s organization presented preliminary reports. These presentations included accomplishments for 2022, challenges and opportunities, plans for 2023, expected operating budg
Former Mount Forest postmaster speaks on retirement
Irene Ash-Livingstone helped ensure the smooth delivery of mail in Mount Forest, Harriston, Dundalk, Ayton, Hanover and Listowel during her 49 years working in the postal service.
Construction on Mitchell Road South continues
Construction continues to move along in Listowel’s west end as displayed on Feb. 2, where a commercial strip featuring new restaurants and businesses will be located on the east side of Mitchell Road South/Highway 23.
Downward trend in North Perth real estate market continues in January
2023 started in much the same way as 2022 ended for real estate sale in North Perth – on a decline.
LivFit expands to bigger, better Listowel location
LivFit has quickly become the place to be for North Perth’s fitness enthusiasts. The gym has recently moved to a new location, in order to better serve its rapidly-growing membership. Just a 240-metre distance from its previous building, LivFit has taken over the facility that previously housed dyna
Eden Grove has public meeting at Perth County council
At the Perth County council meeting on Jan. 26, the new Eden Grove development just north of Listowel was the topic of conversation.
New digital sign installed at Listowel Legion
The finishing touches are put on the new digital sign outside Branch 259 of the Royal Canadian Legion on Elizabeth Street East in Listowel on Feb. 2.
Elma students take part in Mental Health Awareness Week
With the 2023 edition of Bell Let’s Talk Day falling late last month, Elma Township Public School students took part in a variety of activities and initiatives coinciding with the growing movement designed to keep the conversation going pertaining to strengthening mental health.
Valentine’s Day and the Stratford YWCA
On Feb. 18, 1927 the Stratford Mirror newspaper had a short article about a fundraising event for the city’s Young Women’s Christian Association – “The annual tea and home baking sale under the auspices of the board of directors of the YWCA was held in the beautiful home of Mrs. R. I. Whitman, 90 Wi
When do you feel happiness?
There’s a story on the internet that goes something like this: An Englishman, a Frenchman and a Russian are having a beer and talking about happiness. The Englishman says, “Happiness is coming home, sitting down by the fire and putting your feet into warm slippers.” Then the Frenchman chimes in:
