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Sports

Elma Express U11 goes undefeated in Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

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

Kelsey Bent May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

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

Kelsey Bent May 22, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

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

Cory Bilyea May 22, 2025Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

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

Cory Bilyea May 15, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

The Final Chapter: Chris Kurz reflects on the legacy of his various strongman events ahead of his finale

Kelsey Bent May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

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.

Council approves route for Triumph Triathlon in August

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

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

Heather MacEwen May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

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

Submitted May 1, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Sports

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

Submitted May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Lightning Jr Boys Hockey Team travelled to Vaughan on Apr 9-10 to compete in the Canlan Spring…

Wingham Ironmen Banquet Winners

Ironmen celebrate the 2024-25 season

Submitted May 1, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

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

Denny Scott May 1, 2025News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

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

Submitted April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

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

Jen Schneider April 24, 2025News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

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.

The U18 South Bruce Blades entered their divisional finals in fourth place, but fought hard to claim the WOAA championships and then eventually the OMHA provincial championships earlier this month.

U18 South Bruce Blades win OMHA championship in Kingston

Denny Scott April 24, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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North Perth Creative Canvases second annual Juried Art Show and Sale returns

LISTOWEL – The North Perth Creative Canvases (NPCC) have been meeting weekly on each Wednesday…

Listowel Curling Club season kick-off at Parkview Legion Hall

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

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South Bruce candidates answer questions

Candidates for the upcoming South Bruce municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

Summer support helps Bluewater students return to school

CHESLEY – More than 2,000 Bluewater students received summer support to make the transition back to school easier, with mental health and special education staff helping prepare them for September. 

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Listowel raises funds in 25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon

LISTOWEL – On Oct. 17, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves with a mission…

Gieruszak questions the means to measure community investment

To the Editor, In municipal assets, like services, the product is often framed as programs, memberships, facilities, usage, or participation. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fabhaus and Fare Inc. a gallery and bakeshop built to champion emerging artists

“If you’re coming here, I want you to be able to see something you can’t see anywhere else.”

25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon inspires giving

At the end of the seven-hour broadcast, $501,039 was raised towards vital health care projects for hospitals in participating communities, including Chesley, Mount Forest, Palmerston, Wingham, Walkerton, Listowel, Clinton, Hanover and Seaforth.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

North Perth Creative Canvases second annual Juried Art Show and Sale returns

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – The North Perth Creative Canvases (NPCC) have been meeting weekly on each Wednesday…

Listowel Curling Club season kick-off at Parkview Legion Hall

By Heather MacEwen

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription -…

Fabhaus and Fare Inc. a gallery and bakeshop built to champion emerging artists

By Rachel Hammermueller

“If you’re coming here, I want you to be able to see something you can’t see anywhere else.”

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