OTTAWA - The 24 wheelchair basketball players who will compete for gold at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games in August were announced by Wheelchair Basketball Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee on July 18.
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Mavericks win first at tourney
Mount Forest Mavericks – The Atom Girls division competed in the Mount Forest Fireworks…
Gardening scavenger hunt
Gardening scavenger hunt – On July 18 Arthur Youth Horticultural Society members took part in…
Health units to study climate change
GUELPH – Two area health units have received a $300,000 grant for a three-year study on the local impacts of climate change.
Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club host two-game tournament
Despite extreme heat, the club’s July 5 two-game tournament, sponsored by Morris & Shannon LLP from Elora, included teams from Heritage Greens, Kitchener, Stratford, Georgetown, Guelph, Elmira and Elora Clubs.
Highland Rugby U15 squad wins tournament in Markham
Members of the Fergus Highland Rugby U15 boys team competed on July 12 at the full-day Tsunami Great North 7’s tournament in Markham.
Highland Rugby players qualify for provincial Junior Blues
Four boys from the Fergus Highland Rugby Club have qualified and made the Ontario Provincial Rugby Team (Junior Blues) for the U15 Boys West Division.
Members of Superstars Baton Club compete at nationals
Eleven members of the Superstars Baton Club competed in Markham at the Annual CNBTA National Championships June 28-30.
Optimists make donation to Arthur Senior Women’s Box Lacrosse
Arthur Senior Women’s Box Lacrosse Donation – Optimist Steve O’Neill (left) and Arthur…
Tools helps caregivers learn to diagnose lameness
GUELPH - Horses are incredible athletes and companions and it is human’s responsibility as owners, riders and caretakers to take caution to prevent injury and provide the proper care when injuries do arise.
New penalty guidelines for urging come into effect Aug. 1
ONTARIO - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced new rules around whipping and urging in Standardbred racing on May 31.
Equitation science conference coming to Guelph next month
GUELPH - The 15th annual International Society for Equitation Science Conference is being held on the University of Guelph campus this year from Aug. 19 to 21.
Erin Agricultural Society calls for Horse Heritage Hall of Fame submissions
ERIN - The Erin Agricultural Society has announced the 2019 Horse Heritage Hall of Fame awards.
OVC researchers study parasite that may cause equine abortions
GUELPH - Abortions in horses continues to be a problem for breeders and veterinarians.
Are you up to par with the Equine Code of Practice?
GUELPH - It is our duty as horse owners and caretakers to provide the best possible care for our horses.