MINTO - The Minto Mad Dogs U9 hockey team reached the finals at the International Silver Stick 2023/24 tournament in Lambton Shores from Feb. 9 to 11.
Sports
Non-profit groups invited to apply for charity golf tourney funds
MINTO – Local non-profit organizations can now apply for a share of the proceeds from the 14th Annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament.
Mustangs White beat Mustangs Purple in Winter Classic Tournament
ORANGEVILLE – The Grand River Mustangs U18 White took home the gold in a tight game against their friendly rivals Grand River Mustangs U18 Purple at the Winter Classic Tournament in Orangeville Feb. 2 to 4.
Grand River Mustangs U15 team wins skills competition
ORANGEVILLE – M.J. McDonald of the Grand River Mustangs U15 team gets set to release a shot that would find the back of the net during the skills competition last weekend at the Winter Classic Tournament in Orangeville.
Town of Erin enters new agreement with tennis club
ERIN – A new stewardship agreement between the Town of Erin and the Erin Tennis Club adopted at a council meeting last year defines areas where both sides can work to provide high-quality service to residents.
Benefit Hockey Game between Wellington OPP and Minto Firefighters
MINTO - Minto firefighters and members of the County of Wellington OPP took to the ice at the Palmerston arena for a benefit hockey game on Jan. 27.
CWDHS Junior boys basketball team lead Season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) Junior boys basketball team is having a great season.
Minto Fire and OPP face off in hockey game
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Firefighters Association will be lacing up their skates for a good ol’ hockey game against the Wellington County OPP.
Annual Classic Bonspiel returns to Fergus Curling Club
FERGUS - The Fergus Curling Club hosted its annual 1834 Classic Bonspiel on Jan. 6.
CW Martial Arts Academy hosts Grand Reopening in Fergus
FERGUS – CW Martial Arts Academy hosted its Grand Reopening from 1 to 3:30pm on Jan. 6.
Cole Dempster wins Future Olympian funding
HALTON – Track cyclist Cole Dempster has been selected as one of the winners of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s annual Canada-wide talent search.
Jon Forbes selected as OMHA Coach of the Month
ERIN – This season marks the sixth year the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) has presented its Coach of the Month awards.
Students qualify for Ontario Winter Games in weightlifting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Six local weightlifting athletes have qualified for the 2024 Ontario Winter Games in Thunder Bay, Feb. 16 to 26.
Rockwood soccer star Daniel Clarke drafted by Halifax Wanderers Football Club
ROCKWOOD – Local 20-year-old Daniel Clarke has been drafted by the Halifax Wanderers Football Club as a goalkeeper.
Fergus Curling Club hosts Sticks ’n’ Stones bonspiel
FERGUS – The Sticks ’n’ Stones bonspiel took place at the Fergus Curling Club on Nov. 10.