Ball at the hole on a golf course. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / DeklofenakListowel's Corey Conners is tied for 25th place after the opening round of the LECOM Health Challenge in Findley Lake, New York.
The 25-year-old shot a 3-under 69 in his opening round and is five strokes back of the leader, China's Xinjun Zhang.
Albin Choi is the low Canadian at the Web.com Tour event at 6-under 66 and tied for 4th.
Conners begins his second round at 2:10 pm today.
Local runners will lace up this weekend in support of cancer research.
Over 40 candidates are competing for a spot on the Walpole Island First Nation band council in the upcoming election on Saturday, September 19.
The event was originally planned to commemorate Corunna almost becoming the capital of Canada.
A meet the candidates night is planned on Monday, September 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community and Youth Centre.
The series will bring both aspiring and established business owners together on Tuesday evenings at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre.
Gates for the three-day fair will open at the Wyoming Fair Grounds on Main Street on Friday, September 18, at 5 p.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 7 p.m.
