ATWOOD - A group of talented dancers from the Sim School of Highland Dance in Embro, Ontario, will be heading overseas this July to compete in several Highland Games in Scotland, over the course of a three week span.
Sports
Local runners took to the streets for Pride fun run
LISTOWEL - Runners met up at Listowel District Secondary School for the Pride Fun Run on June 14 in Listowel and set out on a 5km run wearing their most colourful gear to celebrate Pride Month.
Elementary school students competed in the North Regional Track and Field meet at F.E. Madill Secondary School June 4
The North Regional Track and Field meet saw students from multiple schools compete in track races, shotput, high jump, triple jump and long jump.
Maitland Links, Granite celebrate grand opening with scramble
Maitland Links and Maitland Granite, formerly the Wingham Golf and Curling Club, re-opened on Saturday with a special scramble tournament.
Three-on-three basketball tournament, organized by the late Olivia Rourke moves ahead; championed by family and community, in wake of recent tragedy
WALKERTON – A three on three basketball tournament, organized by one of the five crash victims,…
Senior Legionnaires triumph over Juniors in Minor Baseball Day match
The Listowel Junior Legionnaires (in yellow) were edged out in a high-scoring exhibition game by the Senior Legionnaires (in green) as part of the Listowel Minor Baseball Day celebration on Saturday. The Seniors claimed bragging rights with a 13-10 victory over the Juniors.
Hillcrest hosts track and field event
Hillcrest Central School in Teeswater held its annual track and field event last week.
Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund 100K in a Day event recognizes North Perth Firefighters
LISTOWEL - The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund 100K in a Day event took place May 31 and June 1
Sr. Legionnaires post 10 point win in May 30 home opener
LISTOWEL - The Forest City Frost fell to the Listowel Legionnaires 12-2 at the home opener match on May 30.
14th annual North Perth Character Run a success, had over 230 participants
LISTOWEL – The 14th annual North Perth Character Run took place on May 29 with over 230…
Elma Express U11 goes undefeated in Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament
The Elma Express U11 (Team Horst) went undefeated in the Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament on May 23-25.
Crosstown Chess Tournament names top elementary-age players
LISTOWEL - The second annual Crosstown Chess Tournament was held at the Trinity United Church on May 22.
Kurz raises over $17,000 at final strongman fundraising event
LISTOWEL - The finale to Chris Kurz’s 24-hour decathlon featured him pulling a cargo van across the arena floor at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on May 18.
Matiland River Elementary School held its year-end track meet
Matiland River Elementary School held its year-end track meet on May 16 with events held at the school and also at the F. E. Madill high school track.
Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park
Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…
