ELORA – Work is expected to begin this fall on a multi-million dollar project to expand the track at the Grand River Raceway here. Officials announced on April 26 the raceway is moving ahead with longstanding plans to transform the current half-mile oval into a 5/8-mile track.
Sports
Minto youths recognized for sporting excellence
MINTO – Three local youths were recognized for sporting accomplishments at the national and provincial level at the April 25 town council meeting.
UGDSB and WCDSB come together for Special Olympics
GUELPH – Special Olympics offer an “opportunity for students of all abilities to be celebrated for who they are and recognized for all they can do,” said special education resource teacher Nicole Hearn.
Gold at Western Region Ringette Championships
Ringette champs – The Fun 3 Black (Wheeler) had a 7-4 victory against the Guelph Predators to…
Sam Black selected in fourth round of OHL draft
FERGUS - Sam Black of Fergus was selected by the Barrie Colts in the fourth round of the OHL Priority Draft on April 22.
Mount Forest kickboxing club ‘made some noise’ at Nationals
MOUNT FOREST – When 14 athletes from Rise Combat and Fitness here competed at the Canadian Kickboxing Nationals in Niagara Falls recently, 13 of them won gold, silver or bronze, said coach David Reeves.
Fergus Curling Club 2022-23 season comes to a close
Another season done – Curling at the Fergus Curling Club has come to and end for 2022-23.
Mayhem at Fergus Curling Club
Mayhem – Ice makers working under the tutelage of chief ice maker Andy Maine at the Fergus Curling Club got together for the Ice Makers Mayhem Bonspiel on April 14 and 15.
St. James Catholic High School senior girls volleyball team win at CWOSSA Volleyball Championship
Champs – The St. James Catholic High School senior girls volleyball team won the CWOSSA Volleyball Championship title recently.
Sticks and Stones Bonspiel
Curling stick - A Sticks and Stones bonspiel held recently at the Fergus Curling Club saw a club from Guelph crowned the winners.
Young Erin skater places fifth at provincial championships
ERIN – “It felt like I was in another world,” Ella Stamenkovic said of her championship skate.
She shoots, she scores: women’s hockey has come a long way in 30 years
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Addyson Martin and Briar Decker were doused with water after their last game of the season with the Guelph Boys U13 AAA hockey team. Last game of the season – and last time playing with the boys.
Noah DiNola to fight in Kazakhstan with Canadian jiu jitsu team
ERIN – Grade 9 student Noah DiNola will be representing Canada at the Jiu Jitsu World Championships in Kazakhstan this summer.
Mixed doubles bonspiel at the Fergus Curling Club
Mixed doubles – Feb. 25 was Curling Day in Canada and to celebrate, the Fergus Curling Club held a mixed doubles bonspiel.
Centre Wellington Fusion U10A team captured the OMHA Championship
Champs – The Centre Wellington Fusion U10A team captured the OMHA Championship in a tough 3-2 win over Erie Northshore on the Easter weekend.