Sport Nova Scotia Archives - The Pictou Advocate

A remarkable guy reaches a milestone

December 16, 2020December 15, 2020Hugh Townsend

It’s a date I wasn’t going to miss. For several months, there’s been a conspicuous red star on my kitchen calendar to signify the importance of this Wednesday — and it has nothing to do with COVID-19 or the arrival of a vaccine. But yes, it’s a day worth noting. A remarkable guy — and...

Your first three months are FREE when you sign up for a monthly subscription. Just $4.99 after your free trial!

Want to stay informed daily? Subscribe to the Pictou Advocate Newsletter and receive (up to) one email per day with all news updates, right to your inbox!

Log In Register

Blayre Turnbull named Cleve’s Source for Sports Athlete of the Month for February

March 20, 2018March 20, 2018Pictou Advocate

HALIFAX – Twenty-four-year-old Blayre Turnbull was named the Cleve’s Source for Sports Female Team Athlete of the Month. The hockey player from Pictou County joined teammate Jill Saulnier as the first Nova Scotians to ever play on the Canadian Olympic women’s hockey team. During the semi-finals against the Olympic Athletes from Russia, Turnbull tallied two...

Team Nova Scotia gets first medal

August 2, 2017Pictou Advocate

Ryan Shay’s silver-medal effort last night gave Team Nova Scotia its first medal at the 2017 Canada Games. “It wasn’t my farthest throws,” said Yarmouth’s Shay, after the sweltering early evening event (July 31). “But considering the heat, I did alright. I’ve got shot put on Friday night and hope it is cooler. I hope...

Tag: Sport Nova Scotia

A remarkable guy reaches a milestone

Blayre Turnbull named Cleve’s Source for Sports Athlete of the Month for February

Team Nova Scotia gets first medal

ABOUT US

Pin It on Pinterest