It’s all about fun at the Delta Documentary and Film Festival. Worldwide entries are being accepted.
by Lorraine Payette, written July 7, 2013
(DELTA, ONBTARIO) The long awaited news is here – the official category for this year’s Delta Documentary and Film Festival has been announced. After careful deliberation, and lots of fantastic input, the winner is “Heroes – From the Everyday to Super”. – to read more>
PGA TOUR Canada – 25-year old looking for first PGA TOUR Canada win
Third round leaderboard – Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel (bold denotes Canadian)
1. Nick Taylor – 67 (-19)
2. Jaco Ahlers – 70 (-18)
T-3. Dan Buchner – 67 (-15)
T-3. John Ellis – 68 (-15)
T-3. Wil Collins – 70 (-15)
T-3. Doug McGuigan – 71 (-15)
(July 6, 2013 – Saskatoon, SK) – Abbotsford, British Columbia’s Nick Taylor shot a 5-under par 67 at Dakota Dunes Golf Links Friday to take a one shot lead heading into the final round of the Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel. Taylor’s four birdies in the final six holes, including the 18th, gave him a one shot lead over South Africa’s Jaco Ahlers. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written July, 2013
(LANSDOWNE, ONTARIO) The rooster is strutting his walk as everyone gets ready for some good old fashioned fun when the 149th Lansdowne Fair comes to town from July 19 – 21. This year’s theme is Poultry in Motion, so preen your feathers and get up off of the nest. It’s time to go out and enjoy everything there is to be offered. And be sure to check out the improvements to the fairgrounds while you are there. – to read more>
PGA TOUR Canada – 36-hole cut Cut comes at record-tying six-under par
Second round leaderboard – Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel
1. Jaco Ahlers – 63 (-16)
T-2. Nick Taylor – 63 (-14)
T-2. Doug McGuigan – 64 (-14)
T-4. Matt Hoffman – 67 (-13)
T-4. Wil Collins – 65 (-13)
(July 5, 2013 – Saskatoon, SK) – Jaco Ahlers of South Africa shot a 9-under par 63 at Dakota Dunes Golf Links Friday to take a two shot lead through 36 holes at the Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel. Ahlers reached 16-under par total and was clear of Abbotsford, British Columbia’s Nick Taylor and fellow South African Doug McGuigan by two. -to read more>
PGA TOUR Canada – Tournament will continue in Fort McMurray through 2016
(July 4, 2013 – Fort McMurray, AB) – The Syncrude Boreal Open presented by AECON will be a part of the PGA TOUR Canada schedule through 2016. The tournament, which will begin its third playing next week, will see Syncrude Canada Ltd. stay on as title sponsor and AECON extend as presenting sponsor for three more seasons. – to read more>
PGA TOUR Canada – Sahl leads Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel by two
Dakota Dunes Open pres. by SaskTel – First Round Leaderboard
1. Danny Sahl – 63 (-9)
T-2 .John Ellis – 64 (-8)
T-2. Brady Stockton – 64 (-8)
T-2. Matt Hoffman – 64 (-8)
T-5. Seven tied at – 65 (-7)
(July 4, 2013 – Saskatoon, SK) – On a day when birdies came in bunches, Danny Sahl went the lowest of anyone at the Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel, firing a 9-under 63 at Dakota Dunes Golf Links to lead by one over Matt Hoffman, Brady Stockton and John Ellis. – to read more>
PGA TOUR Canada – Tournament returns to Country Hills Golf Club in Calgary August 6-9
(July 4, 2013 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and Oakville, ON) – PGA TOUR Canada has re-scheduled the ATB Financial Classic presented by TELUS, returning to Country Hills Golf Club August 6-9 in Calgary, Alberta. The tournament, originally scheduled June 20-23, was cancelled due to torrential rains and flooding in the Calgary Area. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written July 5, 2013
“Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows…”
– The Shadow, 1930
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) It all seems harmless enough. I mean, look at this place! It’s dreamy – and for a first flat, what more could a girl want? Of course, there’s that guy across the hall. He may be a little spooky, but there’s just something about him that’s so hard to resist… – to read more>
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Media Release
July 4, 2013
(LEEDS-GRENVILLE, ONTARIO) Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, has issued a Heat Alert because of the high heat and humidity that is forecast for this week. Temperatures and humidex levels are expected to be extreme throughout the week. A combination of heat and high humidity can be hazardous to your health. Conditions during high heat and humidity have the potential to cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and in some cases death. – to read more>
The Lansdowne Agricultural Society has received a grant from TLTI to help fix up the local fairgrounds in time for this year’s annual fair.
(LANSDOWNE, ONTARIO) The Board of the Lansdowne Agricultural Society (LAS) is delighted to have received some much needed funding from the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Community Fund. A cheque has been presented to them in the amount of $4,522, which will make a tremendous difference for the LAS and all who use their facilities. – to read more>
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