Category: Sports & Recreation
Carleton Ravens nominate Stittsville’s Malik Yusuf as rookie of the year
(#44 Malik Yusuf played as a Linebacker for the Bell Warriors and was named Best Defensive Player for three seasons. Photo: Bell Warriors) Paul Stewart, President of the Bell Warriors…
Bell Warriors bring back Jim Wagdin Scholarship for 2020
You have all been reading about the success of Bell Warriors former team players – Adam Cowan and Michael Hoecht – both going on to be drafted by the big-time…
What’s next for Michael Hoecht? he tells us
(Michael Hoecht Defensive Lineman #93 at Brown University – Photo: David Silverman Photography) As we reported earlier this week, Michael Hoecht, a former Bell Warrior, Stittsville local and Brown University…
Ashton’s Brad Cowen answers the knock from the Redblacks
(Brad Cowan, received the Most Improved Player award as a Bantam Bell Warrior with Paul Stewart (r) and Tim Sheahan (l). Photo: Bell Warriors) With his roots just to the…
Replace your tired bike helmets during helmet discount weekend
(Best helmets for 2020. Photo: Wirecutter) Several bike shops are offering discounts May 2 and 3 on the purchase of a new bike helmet. Springtime is the perfect time to replace…
Former Stittsville resident and Bell Warrior Michael Hoecht signs with Los Angeles Rams
(Michael Hoecht #47 playing the Bell Warriors Bantam 2012 A-Cup semi-final win over the Gloucester South Raiders when the Warriors won 56-35. Photo: Bell Warriors) Coming from Ohio, Michael Hoecht,…
Ringette for the upcoming months – activities postponed or cancelled
The West Ottawa Ringette Association (WORA) Executive is sharing information with the public about changes that will have an effect on ringette activities here in Stittsville and area. Ringette Ontario…
West Ottawa Ringette alumni compete at Ontario Winter Games
(WORA alumni who competed at the 2020 Ontario Winter Games in Orillia from February 27 – March 1. Photo: WORA) The 2020 Ontario Winter Games took place from February 27…
Bell Warriors hold AGM – 65 years of all-inclusive youth football programs
(Bell Warriors Football Club President, Paul Stewart, at Winter Workouts in 2019. Photo: Submitted) Entering their 65th year of youth football programs, the Bell Warriors Football Club is proud to…
A more open and welcoming golf club?
(Amberwood Village Golf Course Aerial View) Some 80 people gathered at ALE on March 1 for an occasionally spirited launch of Amberwood Village Recreation Association’s (AVRA) long-term planning process that would…
West Ottawa Ringette teams rack up medals in run-up to Provincial ‘A’ championships
The West Ottawa Ringette teams are on a definite roll as they prepare to host the ‘A’ Provincial Championships in Stittsville from March 19-22, 2020. The Championships will be an…
Ottawa Sports Award and tournament medals brought home for West Ottawa Ringette
(The 2018-19 WORA U14AA-Fioravanti were presented with an Ottawa Sports Award on January 29, 2020. Members of the team are: Katelyn Barteaux, Molly Cadieux, Isabella Coe, Emilie Couturier, Avalon Ellison,…
PHOTOS: Family Day 2020 filled with pancakes, skating, hockey and old-time photos in Stittsville
Everyone who participated in the 2020 Family Day activities in Stittsville were guaranteed to have a good time. From the annual free pancake breakfast and skate time hosted by Carleton…
Heritage Day and Family Day full of activities in Stittsville and nearby
(A frosty Winter morning walk near Paul Lindsay Park, Stittsville, January 2020. Photo: Emma Moore) Mid-February sees many off to warmer climes, but the hardy who stay behind have lots…
West Ottawa Ringette coaches play a close game
(The West Ottawa Pilons – in white – and the West Ottawa Wild Bench Warmers – in red – faced off at the 7th annual Ringette Coaches game held February…