It seemed that I had run the well fairly dry as of late in terms of something new or interesting to watch on Netflix, Disney, Crave or Prime.
Sports
Ward & Uptigrove claim title at North Perth Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
The annual North Perth Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament was once again at capacity on June 22 at the Listowel Golf Club.
Legionnaires split versus Hanover, Mitchell to complete extended road trip
The Listowel Junior Legionnaires are looking forward to returning to the friendlier confines of John Bell South for the month of July, following an extended June road trip that saw the club go 1-5 overall.
Pop-up Character Run in Monkton
Andrew Bucsis was the lone runner at the Monkton 10km pop up marathon hosted by the Community of Character, which occurred during a heat warning. When asked why he would brave the heat, Bucsis answered, “the great work the Community of Character does – and the freezies.”
LDSS hands out 2021-22 Athletic Awards
Listowel District Secondary School’s athletic program returned in fine form for 2021-22, with over 200 student-athletes competing on approximately 30 teams through the fall, winter and spring seasons.
IN PHOTOS: Howick Minor Ball Day 2022
The Howick Hawks U7 squad defeated the Goderich Seahawks 14 - 13 in a close game during Howick Minor Ball Day at the Fordwich ball diamond on June 25. All of the Howick Minor Ball teams were in action that day.
Walkerton District Secondary School recognizes track athletes
Walkerton District Community School sent 60 athletes to the South West Regional Track and Field meet in Mildmay recently. WDCS won the school competition, thanks to a strong performance by all of its athletes.
Hak makes ace at LGC
Paul Hak is the latest local to join the Listowel Golf Club’s hole-in-one club, after draining his tee shot over the pond on No. 5 Millennium on Sunday, June 12.
Legionnaires continue road trip with three losses, exhibition win
The Listowel Junior Legionnaires (3-4) have some ground to make up following three consecutive losses during their ongoing road trip, with a pair of dates scheduled in Hanover and Mitchell this week.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Mad Dash Colour Run at F.E. Madill
F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted its Mad Dash Colour Run on June 17.
WDCS Grade 6 students take part in Team Unbreakable event
On Friday, June 17, students at Walkerton District Community School completed their Team Unbreakable event.
Taking flight
Sixty athletes from Walkerton District Community School participated in the South West Regional Track and Field meet in Mildmay on June 15. The team won the overall competition. Individual top performers were Kate Todtz (first place, tyke girl), Gracie Rowe (third place, tyke girl), Aven Warren (fir
And the winner is…
The excitement continues this coming Saturday, June 18, at Hanover Raceway, 1:30 p.m. In Race 1, June 11, Arcanum, driven by Colin Kelly, took first place.
IN PHOTOS: Listowel Minor Ball Day 2022
After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Listowel Minor Ball Day was back with a full slate of games, a barbecue and silent auction on Saturday, June 11.
LDSS runner makes mark during rookie track season
It’s almost hard to believe that Sydney Brooks only began running competitively this year. And if her success during the 2022 spring track season is any indication, she will be bringing home a lot more hardware for Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) before her high school career is through.
