The Listowel U13 AE Cyclones were in action against Arran-Elderslie on Dec. 1 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, with the visiting Icedogs pulling out the shutout victory over the home side.
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Junior Cyclones games cancelled last weekend
Following potential contact between members of the Listowel Junior Cyclones organization and a positive case of COVID-19, last weekend’s games were subsequently cancelled.
Howick Optimists make donation to Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank
The Howick Optimist Club recently donated $500 to the Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank, with volunteer Carolyn pictured receiving the contribution.
Assault takes place in Monkton
One person was charged after an assault left a victim with non-life-threatening injuries in North Pe
Enhanced traffic enforcement anticipated in Palmerston area
Enhanced police enforcement can be anticipated for speeders on Queen Street South in Palmerston, according to Wellington OPP Inspector Paul Richardson.
Perth County council voices its disappointment with Via Rail scheduling changes
Warden James Aitcheson sparked some unexpected discussion on Dec. 2 when he asked Meredith Forget, manager of Economic Development and Tourism, for her thoughts on whether the county should add its voice to concerns over recent changes to Via Rail’s schedule of the eastbound train through Stratford.
Housing focus of discussion on Perth County business retention, expansion study
MDB Insight presented the results of a Triage Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) study of local businesses to council on Dec. 2. The study was conducted to give a better understanding of opportunities and barriers to businesses in the current environment given the impact of COVID-19.
Local council encourages Perth to discuss Mayne Corners safety concerns with Huron
Council unanimously agreed on Dec. 6 to forward a report to Perth County council to encourage further discussion about safety at the intersection of Perth Road 178 and Line 88, commonly known as Mayne Corners.
It Takes A Village invites volunteers to join the team
Now that It Takes A Village is more settled into its new location, a call is being put out to invite community members to join the team.
A detailed look into the Warden Supper of 1894
When John A. Hacking was elected Warden of Perth County by his fellow county councilors, he held a supper to celebrate – as is customary – on Jan. 24, 1894. The venue was the Royal Hotel in Stratford.
Words that can shape one’s life
Friends. I’ve been thinking a great deal lately about language. Words, actually. I am particularly fond of how words sound. Sometimes I find myself lost in listening to others, who are speaking words from languages I could only ever dream of knowing, wondering what it is they are expressing.
Listowel Ford holding annual Blanket Drive, seeks community input on donation destinations
It’s round four for the annual Listowel Ford Blanket Drive, and this time around donated items will be finding homes through area organizations at the suggestion of local residents.
Pedestrian killed in Poole identified
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a fatal collision that took place last week in the hamlet of Poole.
Just a stone’s throw away
The Listowel Curling Club has returned to relatively normal operations for the 2021-22 season, with locals taking advantage of the Wednesday Night Mixed League on Dec. 1. Pictured is Gavyn Harwood making a throw.
Rothwell reacts to Ford’s municipal assertions on affordable housing barriers
When it came time to request reports from North Perth staff on Dec. 6, Coun. Allan Rothwell showed that he was not pleased with some of Premier Doug Ford’s comments when he and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark announced that they have set up a summit on affordable housing which