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Building activity in Morris-Turnberry has slowed, according to a report presented to council on July 4.

Yield signs will soon be a thing of the past within the village of Belgrave.

The Bluevale Community Committee hosted its annual Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday morning at the Bluevale Dam. Despite the grey skies and damp air, dozens of kids took part in the festivities.

Members of the Wingham BIA were busy Friday morning beautifying downtown Wingham. Rob Hutchison, Terry Walker, Chris Parks and Doug Kuyvenhoven trimmed weeds and long grass along Josephine Street, from the Riverview Local Eatery to McDonalds.

With a dedicated group of hockey personnel, a charged up executive and many local businesses for sponsors, Wingham was granted a franchise in the Ontario Hockey League in 1973.

The greatly anticipated musical performance by The Golden Eagles, a tribute band to The Eagles, featuring Pete Doiron performing as Garth Brooks, once again filled the Wingham Town Hall Theatre with concertgoers, a trend in downtown Wingham that is quickly gaining momentum.

The worldwide pandemic is finally in the rearview mirror, and as more people return to in-person employment, work behind the scenes continues as businesses try to recover.

Community Engagement Coordinator Denise Lockie presented a report from the North Huron Museum Deaccessioning Project to North Huron council on July 5, outlining the artifacts and archival materials that have been evaluated during the process to date.

The Municipality of North Perth issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified professional consultants to complete aquatic facility drawings for the Listowel Kinsmen Pool located in Memorial Park at 455 Royal Street East.

At its July 10 meeting, North Perth council awarded a tender for the Listowel Downtown Parkette. Jessica McLean, from the strategic initiatives department, presented the report to council for approval.

North Perth’s Homelessness Taskforce has launched a Care Kit campaign. The Care Kits are funded by the Salvation Army – Listowel and are being distributed by the North Perth OPP detachment.

Kennedy McIntosh (left) and Libby Holtam represented the Listowel Panthers 13U volleyball team well at a 12-team doubles beach tournament in Emerald Lake on July 9, claiming the silver medal. After topping Cambridge 2-1 in the semifinals, McIntosh and Holtam fell just short in the finale, dropping t

The Listowel Twisters U12 #4 squad took a short trip north to Palmerston to face Minto United on Tuesday, July 4. Listowel won a hard-fought game 2-0, improving to 4-0-1 on the season. Pictured: Chukwubuikem Ukaobasi rushes forward with a Minto player not too far behind.

Attendees of Pike Lake Golf Centre’s junior golf camp had a surprise guest instructor last Tuesday – two-time PGA Tour winner and Listowel native Corey Conners. Conners spent time with the young golfers, providing swing tips and answering questions. Conners will tee it up at the Genesis Scottish Ope