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St. Mary’s Catholic School hosts track and field day

Dan McNee June 16, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel held its track and field day on June 8, with plenty of emerging athletic prowess on display across a number of events.

LDSS girls Lightning finalists at Huron-Perth tourney

Dan McNee June 16, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) girls’ slo-pitch team went the distance in the Huron-Perth championship slo-pitch tournament on June 8 in Goderich, but came up just short in their bid for the title.

Drayton Entertainment artistic director Alex Mustakas awarded Meritorious Service Medal

Paige Peacock June 15, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner

Alex Mustakas, founding and current artistic director of Drayton Entertainment, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division).

North Perth sees renewed surge in May real estate listings

Mike Wilson June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

After months of few real estate listings in North Perth, May brought a surge of new listings to the market.

LDSS hosting science fair, June 16

Bea Todd June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

On Thursday, June 16, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) is hosting a Grade 10 science fair to showcase students’ abilities. The event is set to take place from 11:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

LDSS co-op program continues to impact students, employers and the local business community

Bea Todd June 15, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Listowel is a tight-knit, supportive community, shown through the backing for the Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) co-operative education course.

North Perth Council Briefs: New municipal position added, Horton Drain to be investigated

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At North Perth’s June 13 council meeting, council voted to approve a new position for the municipality and investigate the Horton Municipal drain.

Starbucks, Taco Bell coming to west-end Listowel plaza

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 15, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council voted to approve a zoning amendment for two new fast-food chains at its meeting on June 13, allowing Starbucks, Taco Bell, and a commercial plaza to be built next to the Listowel Canadian Tire location.

Fifty Archives Treasures: Milverton’s Dr. Percival Lawrence Tye (1884-1969)

Cindy J. Sinko June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

This is week 22 of the continuing series celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week’s treasure is a painting of Dr. Percival Lawrence Tye of Milverton, painted by Perth County artist Bruce Stapleton.

Wildlife in the Middle Maitland

Dan McNee June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

The Middle Maitland River is typically teeming with life this time of year, with Canada geese and frogs amongst the regular creatures you’ll likely spot walking through Listowel Memorial Park.

Cartoon: June 16, 2022 – Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times

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Bea Todd June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

Ten Years Ago 2012 – The seventh annual Relay For Life event took place in North Perth,…

IN PHOTOS: Relay for Life 2022 – Stratford

Tyler Schaefer June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Relay For Life ran in Stratford on Saturday, June 11.

Eastdale Fun Night set for Friday, June 17

Midwestern Newspapers June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Listowel Eastdale Public School will mark the return of its Fun Night fundraiser this Friday, June 17.

Conners finishes sixth at Canadian Open

Midwestern Newspapers June 15, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Listowel’s Corey Conners marked his best finish to date at the RBC Canadian Open at the St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Toronto this past Sunday, finishing sixth at the PGA Tour event.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

See all Listowel area articles.

Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Columnists

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

By Cory Bilyea

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

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