LISTOWEL - Picture this, a sea of people all dressed in white, twirling rally towels overhead, topped off with their hats on backwards. This might sound like the famous Winnipeg Jets “Whiteout” celebration, but this time, it is Chris Kurz’s ideal atmosphere for his ninth and final strongman event.
Sports
Council approves route for Triumph Triathlon in August
Council here received a report at its April 29 meeting from the recreation department about the upcoming Triumph Triathlon in Gorrie.
Listowel Cyclones celebrate season by handing out annual awards
Former NHL player Nick Spaling offers wisdom, advise to young players
Listowel Minor Hockey Association hands out awards at year-end banquet for U8 to U21 teams
On April 17, the Listowel Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) named award winners to celebrate the season.
Lightning Jr Boys Hockey Team compete in Canlan Spring Highschool Classic April 9-10
The Lightning Jr Boys Hockey Team travelled to Vaughan on Apr 9-10 to compete in the Canlan Spring…
Ironmen celebrate the 2024-25 season
The Wingham Ironmen had their year-end banquet on April 12. The team celebrated the 2024-25 year, and several player received awards.
Sarnia’s St. Patrick’s Catholic team wins 2025 Dinning Cup
The 17th annual Dinning Cup was held at F.E. Madill Secondary School last week, and, despite a valiant effort, the host junior rugby team fell just short of keeping the trophy at home.
U11 Central Perth Predators win WOGHL championship
STRATHROY - The U11 Central Perth Predators C team claimed the Western Ontario Girls Hockey League (WOGHL) top spot this month by downing the Lambton Attack 4-0.
Local skaters achieve gold status
Two dedicated athletes from the Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) have reached significant milestones in their skating careers, exemplifying years of commitment and passion for the sport.
U18 South Bruce Blades win OMHA championship in Kingston
The U18 South Bruce Blades claimed the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) provincial championship in what could be the last year that the team will be competing in its current league structure.
U11 Central Perth Predators win WOGHL championship
The U11 Central Perth Predators C team claimed the Western Ontario Girls Hockey League (WOGHL) top spot this month by downing the Lambton Attack 4-0.
Predators claim provincial gold
The U15 Central Perth Predators Girls team went a perfect 5-0 over the three-day, all-Ontario championships last week.
It Takes A Village pickleball fundraiser a success this weekend in Listowel
Teams battled it out for top place for a good cause.
Wingham girls close out undefeated basketball season
WINGHAM – The Wingham Grade 7 and 8 girls capped off a perfect season by adding the Huron Perth…
Midwestern Newspapers lands seven top awards at provincial competition
Midwestern Newspapers has been recognized with seven first-place finishes in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition.
