Maitland River Elementary School held its annual track and field meet on May 17 at F.E. Madill Secondary School, with multiple divisions of student-athletes taking part in a number of different track events.
Sports
Madill varsity girls win Huron-Perth rugby title
There was a moment right at halftime when the F.E. Madill Mustangs’ march to the Huron-Perth varsity girls’ rugby championship may have appeared in jeopardy. But it was a fleeting moment, and in the end the regional final wound up the same as every other Madill game over the course of the 2023 sprin
Legionnaires utilize long ball to pick up first win of ‘23 MOSBL campaign
The Listowel Legionnaires officially got into the win column of the 2023 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League on May 21, picking up a road victory over the Lucan Irish Nine.
Eastdale Public School hosts track and field meet
Eastdale Public School held its track and field meet in below-season temperatures but under sunny skies nonetheless on May 17.
St. Mary’s Catholic School hosts track and field meet
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel held its annual track and field meet on May 17.
Listowel golfer joins Maple Leaf junior tour this summer
Most adult golfers would no doubt like to hit 230 yards consistently with the driver off the tee. At age 13, Colin Coates is already averaging that, and he’s just getting started in his junior golf career.
LDSS girls open slo-pitch season with split in Stratford
The Listowel District Secondary School varsity girls’ slo-pitch team opened up its 2023 spring campaign with a win and a loss in Stratford on May 19.
Conners finishes T-12 at PGA Championship
One shot back of leader Brooks Koepka heading into the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship on May 21, Corey Conners was very much in the mix to capture his first major title.
A history of the Formosa recreation area
The Formosa and Culross Memorial Hall, built by local tradesmen and aided by volunteer help, was officially opened on May 3, 1949. As there were not as many halls then as there are now, it was most popular.
Legionnaires routed 9-1 in season opener to Woodstock
Things didn’t exactly go as smoothly as the Listowel Legionnaires hoped during their 2023 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League opener on May 12, but the good news is that there’s plenty of time to right the ship.
Wingham dancers win golden ticket at national competition
A competitive team of dancers from Wingham’s The Dance Factory punched the golden ticket at the Starpower National Dance Competition in Niagara Falls, NY, and studio owner Lauren Sutherland couldn’t be prouder.
Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School track and field day in photos
Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School held its annual track and field day on May 12 in Wingham.
Kurz sets sights on fairgrounds track for upcoming feat of strength, May 22
Chris Kurz is keeping this one pretty close to the chest. The Listowel fundraising legend is at least sharing the date and location of his upcoming feat of strength, which will take place at the Listowel Agricultural Fairgrounds track on Monday, May 22. The eighth community fundraiser he has taken o
LDSS seniors prevail in horrible early-season soccer conditions
The LDSS senior soccer teams are unlikely to forget May 2 anytime soon.
Three LDSS seniors finish in top five at WOSSAA badminton
Listowel District Secondary School sent seven senior players to the 2023 Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) badminton championships on May 4, with three returning home with a top-five placing.
