Category: Huron County
Service club group proposes to operate Memorial Arena
GODERICH – It looks like a possible new era for Goderich’s Memorial Arena after a few local service clubs have stepped forward with an offer to operate the currently closed facility. After council approved a motion at its July 28 meeting, the municipality and the service club group are starting negotiations on an agreement that […]
Goderich Flyers request leave of absence from upcoming season
GODERICH – The Goderich Flyers hockey team has requested a leave of absence from the upcoming season, but officials say the club intends to return. The club’s executive announced July 24 that it has formally requested a leave of absence from the upcoming season, citing difficulty in player recruitment. The team played in the Provincial […]
Tornado spotted as storms sweep into Huron
HURON – A suspected tornado was spotted in the Goderich area Saturday, July 26, as storms swept through the region. Environment Canada issued a marine tornado warning for the southern Lake Huron area at 6:15 p.m. that lasted for about 40 minutes, advising residents to also beware of damaging winds, large hail and intense rainfall. […]
Trail Talk: Cycling at MacGregor Point
I joined the Maitland Trail Association bicycle outing at MacGregor Point Provincial Park on Sunday, July 20. Don Andrews led the group of 11 on what I found were very confusing intersecting trails, without losing anyone. As usual the highlight was the stop near the end for ice cream. The Tuesday Trompers have been having […]
Rally Fore the Cure Huron golf tournament supports local health care
BAYFIELD – This year’s Rally Fore the Cure Huron golf tournament was the biggest so far in the event’s 24-year history, raising $13,357.85 for the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation, with the funds dedicated to the hospital’s mammography unit. This year’s tournament was held Sunday, June 22, at the Bluewater Golf Course near Bayfield […]