On Feb. 20 just before 6 p.m., members of the Perth County OPP responded to a fire at a Main Street address in Atwood.
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Driver charged after striking pedestrian
One person has been charged after striking a pedestrian with their pick up truck.
RIDE program stop leads to drug charges
The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident with multiple offences after being stopped at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) in the Municipality of North Perth.
North Perth resident charged with assault
On Feb. 19, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident that took place at a Perth Line 86 address in the Municipality of North Perth.
North Perth receives $80K in public transportation funding
On Feb. 23, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced funding is being provided from the Government of Ontario for local communities’ public transportation. The Municipality of North Perth will be receiving $80,090 from this funding initiative.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance board talks renos, new services
For February’s scheduled meeting, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors discussed the renovations, new services, and staff shortages that are happening at both the Wingham and Listowel sites.
Listowel Legion makes donation to school playground
The Listowel Legion recently presented North Perth Westfield Elementary School with a $1,000 donation for its new playground. The donation comes from proceeds of the “break open tickets” sold at the Legion. Pictured: Legion member Peggy Wiens, centre, presents Westfield Vice-Principal Amy Kipfer and
North Perth’s Coldest Night of the Year a chilly success
Over 150 people braved the cold on Saturday, Feb. 25 for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY).
Impressions to open dessert bar, roastery at new location
Impressions Bakery Café is expanding to a second location, just down the road from its current home in downtown Listowel. The Listowel Banner sat down with owner, Graham Lichti, to learn more about what is in store for one of the town’s favourite bakeries.
Maple syrup season officially underway
The chilly conditions didn’t keep maple syrup enthusiasts away on Friday, Feb. 24, as about 40 people gathered at Hoover’s Maple Syrup operation on Line 78 north of Atwood for the ceremonial first tree tapping of the season.
Paddyfest 2023 gets underway with darts tourney
Paddyfest celebrations are already underway, with early festivities featuring a dart tournament at Parkview Gardens in Listowel on Feb. 25. The team event saw players of all skill levels compete against each other while enjoying the fun atmosphere and tasty beverages.
Drives take early lead in Senior A championship
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives have grabbed an early series lead in their WOAA Senior A championship bout with the Shallow Lake Crushers.
LDSS junior boys finish as WOSSAA basketball finalists
Only five days removed from a Huron-Perth Athletics finals appearance, the Listowel District Secondary School junior boys’ basketball squad found itself in contention for a WOSSAA ‘AA’ regional championship on Feb. 27.
Madill ousts LDSS in girls’ varsity hockey playoff semi
While it may have not been the end result they were looking for in terms of the 2023 Huron-Perth Athletics postseason, the key aspect is that girls’ varsity hockey is back at Listowel District Secondary School and the future looks bright.
Cyclones draw Cambridge in Midwest quarters
The 50-game regular season appetizer has been finished off, and now it’s time for the main course.
