FERGUS – The Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association (CWOSSA) drew athletes from 25 schools from Hagersville, Cayuga, Brantford, Kitchener Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, and surrounding areas to Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) Feb. 21.
Sports
Centre Wellington Riverhawks host Family Day ‘Try Lacrosse’ event
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Over 45 participants, ranging in age from three to 14, attended the Centre Wellington Riverhawks “Try Lacrosse” event at the Centre Welington Community Sportsplex on Family Day.
Minto 81’s take 2-0 lead in OEHL playoff series
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL), which includes two Wellington County-based teams, has begun first-round playoff series and announced the historic trophies that will be handed out to its first champions this spring.
Mad Dogs U9 hockey team place second in International Silver Stick tournament
MINTO - The Minto Mad Dogs U9 hockey team reached the finals at the International Silver Stick 2023/24 tournament in Lambton Shores from Feb. 9 to 11.
Non-profit groups invited to apply for charity golf tourney funds
MINTO – Local non-profit organizations can now apply for a share of the proceeds from the 14th Annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament.
Mustangs White beat Mustangs Purple in Winter Classic Tournament
ORANGEVILLE – The Grand River Mustangs U18 White took home the gold in a tight game against their friendly rivals Grand River Mustangs U18 Purple at the Winter Classic Tournament in Orangeville Feb. 2 to 4.
Grand River Mustangs U15 team wins skills competition
ORANGEVILLE – M.J. McDonald of the Grand River Mustangs U15 team gets set to release a shot that would find the back of the net during the skills competition last weekend at the Winter Classic Tournament in Orangeville.
Town of Erin enters new agreement with tennis club
ERIN – A new stewardship agreement between the Town of Erin and the Erin Tennis Club adopted at a council meeting last year defines areas where both sides can work to provide high-quality service to residents.
Benefit Hockey Game between Wellington OPP and Minto Firefighters
MINTO - Minto firefighters and members of the County of Wellington OPP took to the ice at the Palmerston arena for a benefit hockey game on Jan. 27.
CWDHS Junior boys basketball team lead Season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) Junior boys basketball team is having a great season.
Minto Fire and OPP face off in hockey game
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Firefighters Association will be lacing up their skates for a good ol’ hockey game against the Wellington County OPP.
Annual Classic Bonspiel returns to Fergus Curling Club
FERGUS - The Fergus Curling Club hosted its annual 1834 Classic Bonspiel on Jan. 6.
CW Martial Arts Academy hosts Grand Reopening in Fergus
FERGUS – CW Martial Arts Academy hosted its Grand Reopening from 1 to 3:30pm on Jan. 6.
Cole Dempster wins Future Olympian funding
HALTON – Track cyclist Cole Dempster has been selected as one of the winners of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s annual Canada-wide talent search.
Jon Forbes selected as OMHA Coach of the Month
ERIN – This season marks the sixth year the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) has presented its Coach of the Month awards.