International curling event – Strathcona Cup tournament games were held at the Mount Forest…
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Edge win ringette tournament
Golden Edge – Elora Fergus Ringette coaches offered congratulations to the U16B team for its gold…
Some sports fans watching less because of serious injuries
VANCOUVER – The Buffalo Bills likely had an easier time preparing for their playoff matchup last weekend – at least mentally – knowing that teammate and rookie safety Damar Hamlin has been released from hospital after suffering a terrifying injury on Jan. 2.
Curling, camaraderie, music on display during Strathcona Cup Tour stops
ELORA – For the first time in the Strathcona Cup’s 120-year history, Elora had the honour of hosting a game on Jan. 13. “It’s a very special day in Elora Curling Club history,” said Darlene Furlong, a curler who has volunteered with the club for about 20 years.
Mixed doubles bonspiel in Arthur an international event
ARTHUR – A mixed doubles curling bonspiel held here last weekend held the potential to be a stop on the road to the Olympics for some of the participants.
Fergus Curling Club hosts 1834 Classic Bonspiel
Bonspiel – The Fergus Curling Club is starting to get into full swing in the new year, offering…
Centre Wellington Wrestling Club participated in Tri-City Training wrestling tournament
Winners – The Centre Wellington Wrestling Club participated in the Tri-City Training wrestling…
Drayton, Minto minor hockey associations ponder amalgamation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Minor hockey associations based in Mapleton and Minto are pondering an amalgamation. Families involved in both the Drayton Minor Hockey (DMH) and the Minto Minor Hockey (MMH) will be given the opportunity to vote on the proposal on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Two Grand River Mustangs teams bring home silver
Bringing home silver – The break between Christmas and New Year’s was a busy one for seven…
International curling cup to bring Scottish curlers to Fergus, Elora
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Scottish curlers are heading here early in the new year to compete at the Fergus and Elora curling clubs as part of the Strathcona Cup Tour.
Mount Forest Curling Club receives $146,600 Trillium grant for new ice system
MOUNT FOREST – A new ice system for the Mount Forest Curling Club is set to become a reality with the assistance of the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Erin high school student earns lacrosse scholarship at Florida university
ERIN - Lacrosse player Cohen Jennings has been offered an athletic scholarship at the University of Tampa and is looking forward to the opportunity.
Drayton U11 Black team are regional Silver Stick champs
Regional Silver Stick champs – The Drayton U11 Black team won the regional International Silver…
Local athletes represent Rise Combat at Pan Am kickboxing championships in Brazil
Medalists – Two athletes from Rise Combat in Mount Forest recently returned from the Pan Am…
Centre Wellington Wrestling Club take podium in wrestling championships
Winners – The Centre Wellington Wrestling Club participated in the Matmen Wrestling championship…