Local Sports

In the world of sports, as a fan I admit to generally gravitating toward team sports.

Bear from Ochapowace First Nation

EAST CENTRAL — The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is hoping for a Sept. 25 start, subject to Saskatchewan Health Authority approval.

MELFORT — The Melfort Mustangs’ latest acquisition is coming back to his home province after a stint in Alberta.

The Yorkton Canoe Kayak Club has been cautiously active since May 25, and has seen a surge in interest as one of the few youth sports that has been happening. “Basically we’ve been running since May 26,” said club head coach Jessica Riley.

Mary Anne Veroba’s time as the president/chairperson of the Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) was certainly ground-breaking and eventful.

A fresh crop of Flin Flon Bombers recruits have been announced by the team, including a slew of new defencemen, a sizable young forward and a heralded Saskatchewan goalie. Add another defenceman to the fold for next year’s Flin Flon Bombers squad.

Flin Flon officially has an NHL head coach. Dean Evason, the interim head coach of the Minnesota Wild, was named the team’s full-time head coach July 13, signing a two-year contract with the club.

The Parkland 18U AAA Expos were finally back in action as the league has launched with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Fishing is one of those interesting efforts that for some is a solitary activity of reflection and for others a social one needing a friend to make it worthwhile. In my case I fully admit requiring a friend along for the ride.