FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association is now seeking public input on a new team name. The league has come up with several suggestions but also welcomes new ideas from local residents.
Sports
Back on the podium: Erin’s Rachael Karker wins bronze medal at X Games
ERIN – Rachael Karker was twisting and turning in the air on way to making a comfortable landing.
Township removing ice early at Arthur, Mount Forest arenas
WELLINGTON NORTH — Township staff here will start removing the ice from the Mount Forest and Arthur arenas as early as this week. Wellington North council approved the decision on Feb. 8.
Semi-professional soccer team coming to Guelph region
GUELPH – A semi-professional soccer team is coming to the region. Established in 2020, Guelph…
Erin-Hillsburgh Minor Hockey recognizes sportsmanship, athleticism and teamwork
ERIN - The Erin-Hillsburgh Minor Hockey Association recently announced the recipients of the 2019/20 season MVP and Esso Awards.
Outdoor skating rink opens in Drayton
DRAYTON – An outdoor skating rink behind the PMD arena here is now open, Mapleton Township announced on Jan. 14.
Centre Wellington minor lacrosse to drop Mohawks moniker, logo
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association (CWMLA) has decided to drop its Mohawks moniker and logo and will seek input from the public on rebranding the team.
Mapleton’s Leona Ottens sets Guinness mark for fastest burpee mile
LISTOWEL – Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Leona Ottens’ Guinness World Record undertaking on Dec. 23 is that she still had enough in the tank afterward to do a victory jog around the Between The Lines (BTL) track with her children.
Guelph-Eramosa teen heading to U.S. for rowing scholarship
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – A local teen is heading south of the border in September to claim a spot on the University of Tulsa’s rowing team.
Elora Skating Club receives $5,000 from Jumpstart
ELORA - The Elora and District Skating Club has received $5,000 from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, which will help the club reduce fees in January.
Wellington North holds off on plans for walking, on-ice programming
WELLINGTON NORTH – Municipal officials here have decided to not implement indoor walking or on-ice programming such as public skating, shinny and other uses until further notice.
Fergus, Elora, Harriston curling clubs cancel 2020-21 season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Fergus, Elora and Harriston curling clubs have announced they will not be…
Minto U11 Leafs and Flames end first game in a tie
So close! – Minto U11 Leafs goalie Jayden Van Soest reacts to the puck hitting the post behind…
Puslinch considers curtains to improve conditions at Optimist Recreation Centre rink
PUSLINCH – Council here is looking to improve the year-round usability of the Optimist Recreation Centre ice rink in Aberfoyle.
Local hockey star receives bursary for impact outside rink
WELLINGTON NORTH – A Mount Forest youth is among five high school graduates who made a big impact…