According to organizers, the fourth annual Hack and Wack Golf Tournament was a huge success.
Sports
Local duo competes at Ontario Carriage Driving Association event
A local duo competed at the Ontario Carriage Driving Association event at Steenbeek Friesians Farm near Varna last weekend. In the single horse division event on Sunday, Anne Marie Anderson from Whitchurch drove her horse Hercules through the obstacle course, while Diane Foster of Goderich navigated
U15 Listowel doubles up on Exeter
U15 Listowel hosted the Exeter Extremes #2 in an Aug. 2 girls’ softball tilt at John Bell North, with the visitors coming away with a 12-6 victory.
Nichol scores ace at LGC
Pete Nichol dropped his third career hole-in-one on Wednesday, July 20, scoring his ace on No. 2 Heritage from the blue tees using an 8-iron. It was Nichol’s first hole-in-one recorded at the Listowel Golf Club.
Legionnaires knocked out in quarter-finals at Junior ‘A’ OBA championships
The Listowel Legionnaires enjoyed some early success at the 2022 Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) Junior ‘A’ championships in Brantford last weekend, but were unable to advance deep into the playoffs following an extra-innings affair against Kanata in the quarter-finals on Aug. 6.
South Western Ontario Sharks Swim League finals held in Milverton
The Perth East Recreation Complex pool in Milverton was a busy spot for the South Western Ontario Sharks Swim League finals on Aug. 5, with several local swim teams taking part in their season-ending event. The Atwood Lions Club and T&T Power Group provided tech sponsorship for the event.
Tri-umph Triathlon in Gorrie a success
The first-ever Tri-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was a success with 54 kids participating in the three-event race.
North Huron rec department revises ice rink policy
Vicki Luttenberger, North Huron’s director of community services, brought a revised ice rink policy before North Huron council, as requested, at its Aug. 8 meeting regarding the North Huron Ice In/Ice Out Policy.
Humboldt Broncos speaker Kaleb Dahlgren to bring inspirational message of resilience
From a young age, Kaleb Dahlgren had no choice but to be resilient.
PJHL Pollock Division expanding to eight teams
Junior ‘C’ hockey is being revived in Centre Wellington under a new name and logo.
Bruce County asked to help sponsor 2023 Ontario Tankard/Scotties in Saugeen Shores
Doug Flowers, event chair for the 2023 Ontario Tankard/Scotties curling championship in Saugeen Shores, made a presentation to Bruce County council requesting sponsorship for this year’s event.
Pigstock returns this weekend
After three long years of battling COVID, Pigstock is back this weekend, Aug. 12-14, celebrating its 40th anniversary in a huge way.
Brussels Transport pledges $250,000 for BMG Community Centre project
The Jutzi Family of Brussels Transport Ltd. has committed a generous $250,000 donation to the Inspiring Our Future campaign to benefit the redevelopment of the BMG Community Centre.
North Huron to look at staffing options for Wingham, Blyth arenas
The Township of North Huron is looking at changing its staffing complement in the recreation department to maintain service levels at the Blyth and Wingham arenas this winter.
Listowel 15U WOBA2 squad hosts Mitchell
The Listowel 15U-WOBA2 squad was in action against the visiting Mitchell Astros on July 27 at John Bell South.
