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The finish wasn’t quite what they wanted. However, despite losing in an extra-end to Ontario in the gold medal game in the 65+ men’s curling competition at the Canada 55+ Games in Brampton, Ont.

Saturday was an emotional night. More than likely you were watching The Tragically Hip’s possible last concert in Kingston, which was an absolute tour de force as singer Gord Downie gave everything he had out on the stage.

North Battleford’s Blake Tatchell is set to embark on a journey into the pros. On Tuesday it was announced that the 25-year-old had signed a one-year deal with the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL.

It was a road that started at the track field behind St. Peter’s College. And that is a place that Brianne Theisen-Eaton and her mom, Kim Theisen hold close to their hearts as Theisen-Eaton comes home from the Rio Olympics a bronze medalist.

As he received his plaque and pin to honour his induction into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Saturday, Saskatoon’s Regan Kjargaard couldn’t help but reflect. “Quite honestly it’s a little bit of humble pie,” Kjargaard said.

There’s nothing quite like making a strong first impression.

It was as if they had never left town.

The Wilkie Brewers will have to make some extra room on their trophy cabinet.

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is proud to announce the selection of the late John M. “Corky” McCann of Red Deer, Alta. into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame on Aug. 20 in Battleford. McCann participated in baseball all his life.

The Olympics did not get off to the greatest of starts for Humboldt’s Brianne Theisen-Eaton. Facing an uphill climb after day one, Theisen-Eaton came back on day two of the Olympic Heptathlon and put forth a gutsy effort, resulting in a bronze medal.