PURE DANCE SHINE DANCE COMPETITION RESULTS! This past weekend PURE academy competed against 12 other dance studios from across Ontario. PURE fared extremely well winning several awards of recognition. Results from all routines are below. PURE DANCE PAK TEAM RESULTS Intermediate Pak Team Kyra Allen, Gracie Couper, Brooklyn Cowell, Abby…
It was a night of celebration for sports glory old and new at the 32nd Annual Wallaceburg Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony. The storied history of local sports relics and legends were honoured alongside the shining stars of a bright future throughout Wallaceburg and Chatham-Kent. Highlighted by…
First of all thank-you for saving the Sydenham Pool from the Budget Cut list last evening. My name is Chris Young I am a lifelong resident of Wallaceburg , I am currently the President of Wallaceburg Minor Hockey Association (represent 350 community youth and families) and my son Rory is…
Local skaters in Ridgetown have be working hard on their skating skills all season and practicing routines for the upcoming annual ice carnival. The excitement level has just risen considerably as the Club has confirmed that Chatham-Kent native Shae-Lynn Bourne has agreed to perform during their show. Carnival Director, Chris…
A shake-up is coming to the bench of the Wallaceburg Lakers. Paul Grealis announced he is stepping down as head coach of the club, and will be replaced by Chris Jacobs. Grealis says he told the Executive and the Captains on the team about the decision last night, after a…
MPP Monte McNaughton presented awards to recognize Wallaceburg residents Kyle Lozon, Joe Perry, Alex Ritchie and Lee McMurphy for their participation in the “World’s Toughest Mudder” event, which was held in New Jersey over the November 17-18 weekend. The Tough Mudder organization describes their events as “hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle…
From wallaceburghockey.com Wallaceburg’s Shaun Suisham could be in the NFL 2013 Pro Bowl! The NFL is back in Hawaii for the 2013 Pro Bowl. The annual contest of the AFC and NFC’s best will take place Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at Aloha Stadium. We can help Shaun get there! Below…
The Wallaceburg Tartans senior boys football team is hosting the SWOSSAA final this Saturday at WDSS. The undefeated, Kent Champion Tartans will be hosting Leamington Cardinal Carter. Kick off is set for 1 p.m. Wallaceburg head coach Rob MacLachlan says he’s hoping for a big crowd on Saturday. “It’s our…
A Wallaceburg resident is up for a big honour. Deanna Kerkhof, a UCC grad who stars for Northeastern University in the US, has been nominated as the Female Baller of the Year by Basketball Ontario. The award goes to an athlete who has participated at an elite level and has…
Wallaceburg’s Shaun Suisham is being awarded for his clutch kicking from Sunday. Suisham was recognized as the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-14 win over Philly. Suisham was a perfect 3-3 on field goal attempts, including the game winner with no time remaining from…
Back to school, means back to the gridiron for the defending Kent and SWOSSAA champion Wallaceburg Tartans Senior Football team. The boys open their season at home next Friday, September 7th against the Blenheim Bobcats. Dan Fox, a returning fifth year starter with the team, says the Tartans are dedicating…
Local Chatham athlete Brooke Ludolph and the Canadian women’s inline hockey team brought home a gold medal after defeating the United States in the world finals this past Saturday in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Canada scored the first four goals and maintained their lead throughout the game, finishing with a 4-2 victory.…
It was a family affair at the annual Wallaceburg District Secondary School Athletic Banquet held at the CBD. A slew of athletes took home awards for Most Improved, Most Valuable and other awards for sportsmanship, fair play, leadership and commitment. However, it was a brother/sister combo that took home the…
The LA Kings stormed out to a commanding 3-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. However, the New Jersey Devils are sticking around and appear to have a bit of momentum heading into Game 6 tonight. The crew at 99.1 CKXS is posing the question below, which will be discussed…
A Wallaceburg youngster is ready to make a big splash on the national stage. Madison Broad, a Grade 6 student at Holy Family Catholic School and swimmer for the Chatham Y Pool Sharks, has qualified for a National meet, being held in Calgary July 25-30. Despite only being 11-years-old, Madison…
This Saturday is officially the opening night for South Buxton Raceway’s 41st season. Four classes of racing are on tab – Schinkel’s Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds, Glencoe Auto Recyclers UMP Late Models, Windride Transportation Sport Stocks and Tirecraft Comp 4s – along with a new Bombers class who will be…
Smashing up cars has become a familiar and long-lasting tradition on May 2-4 weekend in Dresden. This year will be no different. On Sunday, May 20, at 1 pm the tires will squeal, engines will roar, mud will fly and it’s safe to say 99.9% of the vehicles on the…
The Chatham Skating Club is now conducting registration for our Spring Skating Session. Registrations will be accepted on an ongoing basis, during Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm, at Thames Campus Arena. The Spring Session starts Friday, March 30th and goes till Wednesday, May 30th. We will be offering –…
Olympian swimmers to headline Speedo Eastern Championships in Gatineau along with Local Blenheim Blast Swimmers Justine and Shania Van Herk. About the Speedo Eastern Canadian Championships: The Speedo Eastern Championships brings together a great mix of Canada’s senior, youth and junior swimmers. This regional competition is held annually in February in various…
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