Local Sports

The much needed rain in the Northwest is welcomed by all, but it has thrown a wrench into the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League schedule.

The Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) annual spring football camp ran from June 6-9. About 60 players took part in the camp.

Rural Festival of Soccer, two-day event, took place in Humboldt on June 11-12, with kids from across central Saskatchewan participating.

Once again Ken Pearson went back to a talent pool he is familiar with, the Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey League, to sign some future North Stars.

Three Lakes School in Middle Lake held their annual sports banquet on June 9. All the sports teams at the school did well this year, bringing home many new titles and medals.

Atton's Lake Regional Park will host first Definitely Diving Days organized and hosted by local PADI scuba diving instructor Dennis McCullough during the June 17 to 19 weekend.

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League held its annual general meeting earlier in June in Nipawin.

Monday night, one of the most anticipated games in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League was played in Wilkie, as the Brewers hosted the defending league champions, the Lloydminster Meridian Twins.

Lacey Jurke loves baseball. The grade 11 student from Maidstone plays with the Turtleford Midget Boys team, but doesn't just play the game during the spring season.

Football is thriving in the Battlefords. No longer is football a two-month season at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School - it has come to the forefront for many players no matter their age or experience.