Sports & Recreation

Preston Gives Back Holiday Basketball Tournament

There was plenty of action at this year’s Preston Gives Back Community Charity Basketball Tournament on December 29 and 30. The bleachers at the East Preston Recreation Centre were full, as spectators watched teenagers and former star players showing off a move or two, while a DJ at center court kept people moving between games.

January 16, 2019

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Brandon Power Makes U-18 National Rugby Team

By Richard Bell If Brandon Power’s any example, soccer is great training for playing rugby at a very high level. Power grew up playing soccer through U-12, U-14, and U-16, and only took up rugby two years ago. In November, he was selected as the only player from Nova Scotia on the national U-18 rugby team, with a trip to San Diego in the offing on Boxing Day for a training camp with Canadian and U.S. players.

November 29, 2018

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Catherine Berry: Marathon in Iceland

By Dee Dwyer You may have seen Musquodoboit Harbour’s Catherine Berry running by the road somewhere on one of the many loops along the Eastern Shore, a slight figure with a trademark hat firmly in place. Sometimes she has a few companions, but more often than not, she’s alone, training for her next marathon.

November 01, 2018

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Spry Harbour Atoms Team Inducted into Maritime Sports Hall of Fame

In the photo above are: Carmen Josey, Hanson Josey, Wendell Hawes, Michael Boutilier, John E. Fahie, Densmore Josey and Lloyd DeWolfe. Missing are Garnet Josey, Richie Owens, Elwood Owens and forever remembered team mates Carmen DeWolfe, Jackie Ferguson, Orrin Hawes, Wade Josey and Ernie Dugie.

October 07, 2018

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Popular Junior Sailing Program Seeking More Boats

By Samantha Holmes The Petpeswick Yacht Club’s Junior Sailing Program enjoyed record-breaking participation this summer as more than 70 children and youth hoisted sail. Registration has tripled over the past few years, and the Club is planning to expand the program next year.

August 29, 2018

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Mackenzie Myatt's Success

By Jill Bellefontaine Mackenzie Myatt, 20, of Musquodoboit Harbour, is making waves around the world with her bicycle.

August 29, 2018

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New Sports Field  Honours Community Leader  

By Gina Dunn   The Arnold D. Johnson Sports field officially opened on July 21.  The opening ceremony took place Saturday afternoon during North Preston Days.  Many  family,  community members, and government officials attended on the misty day.    

July 30, 2018

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My Greatest Play

By Jill Bellefontaine  Keegan McGinnis, 21, of Cole Harbour has created a business that leaves a lasting impact on those in need. Just over a year ago McGinnis created his business, My Greatest Play: Clothing With a Purpose,  when one of his professors told him about  an entrepreneurship competition happening in Halifax.

June 28, 2018

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23rd Annual Sheet Harbour and Area GSAR Fshing Derby

By: Jill Bellefontaine On Saturday, June 2nd, well over 150 people gathered in the pouring down rain at 8am to cast their lines at the sound of a horn that indicated the start of the 23rd Annual Sheet Harbour and Area Ground Search and Rescue Fishing Derby at Marshall Falls Flowage. Within one minute of the horn sounding, multiple people were reeling in their first catch of the day. The rain let off slowly as the day went on, bringing out even more people to join in on the fun.

June 05, 2018

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ESDH Boys Rugby Bring Home Provincial Banner

By: Jill Bellefontaine Amongst all the glamour of prom this weekend, there were some ESDH rugby players who made the impossible, possible (with the help of friends and family).

June 04, 2018

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Preston Gives Back Holiday Basketball Tournament

Brandon Power Makes U-18 National Rugby Team

Catherine Berry: Marathon in Iceland

Spry Harbour Atoms Team Inducted into Maritime Sports Hall of Fame

Popular Junior Sailing Program Seeking More Boats

Mackenzie Myatt's Success

New Sports Field Honours Community Leader

My Greatest Play

23rd Annual Sheet Harbour and Area GSAR Fshing Derby

ESDH Boys Rugby Bring Home Provincial Banner

New Sports Field  Honours Community Leader  