News from around St. Marys.
FERGUS – St. Marys U-16 Snipers travelled here last Thursday to take on the Elora-Fergus Edge at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. The Snipers, looking to forget their disappointing weekend at the recent London Lynx tournament, were excited to return to league play in only their second WRRL game of the year. Unfortunately, the Edge…
The popular St. Marys’ Independent column ‘Tuned In,’ will become a weekly radio program on St. Marys Radio beginning this Friday. New episodes of ‘Tuned In’ will air every Friday at 6:30 pm. The episodes will replay on Saturday and Sunday at 12 and 6 pm both days. Each episode will then be made available…
Don’t miss your chance to see this locally-produced film By Lauren Eedy Last Thursday, the Independent as well as cast, crew and families had the privilege of being invited to watch the premiere of The Sanctuary, an AKOOLFILM COMPANY INC. production, directed by Allen Kool and screenplay by Robin E. Crozier at the Stratford Cinemas.…
By Stewart Grant For those who are tired of the subject, this isn’t an article about Don Cherry, although the recent dismissal of the polarizing sports personality seems consistent with the changes occurring within the administration of hockey. Hockey Canada announced this week that “Midget”, along with the other hockey terms such as Novice, Atom,…
The Lions Club of St. Marys Koats for Kids program has started for another season. If you are in need of warm outerwear for kids, teens or adults, you can pick up a coat at 25 Church Street South (beside the Bowling Lanes) from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday until December 20.…
Air Canada invites 13-year-old St. Marys resident and his family to Leafs’ game last month By Pat Payton Thanks to Air Canada and the Toronto Maple Leafs, it was a day Brock Chessell and his family will never forget! Air Canada is recognizing youth making a difference in their communities across Canada with a season-long…
By Pat Payton Head coach Brent Rae says speed is a team strength with his Cement ‘BB’ Midgets this season. But his team also showed grit and physical play and got excellent goaltending in a recent 1-1 Shamrock League tie with the visiting Lambeth Lancers. Missing five regulars, the Cement men had just 10 skaters–eight…
Rock team plays seven games en route to the championship By Pat Payton MITCHELL – Now, that was a full weekend of hockey for the Firefighter ‘BB’ Peewees. Dwain Smith’s squad played a total of seven games on their way to repeating as champions at the 64th annual Mitchell Peewee tournament on the Nov. 8-10…
No home game Friday; Lincolns play in St. Thomas Sunday night By Pat Payton CHATHAM – St. Marys Lincolns managed to pick up just one point in two Western Conference games this past weekend. Lincs earned a point after losing 3-2 in overtime to the home-town Maroons here Sunday night at Chatham’s Memorial Arena. But…
By Pat Payton St. Marys Lincolns held their annual on-ice Remembrance Day ceremony just prior to last Friday night’s game against Strathroy Rockets. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 236, colour party consisted of: president Tom Jenkins, Sgt. At Arms Darryl Golz, back-up Sgt. At Arms Ernie Gillham, Veteran Service Officer Bill Taylor, and Tom Leier.…