Local Sports

Local and area riders took several of the top spots at a Canadian Motorsport Racing Corporation event held at the Moffat Pits on May 16. Weyburnite Codie Rouse earned first place overall in the Pro MX-2 after earning first place in both rounds.

Olympia Fitness held their first Olympia Running Club meeting on May 16 for joggers looking for partners to keep them motivated. The group will meet every Sunday at 9 a.m. for a group run.

Estevan's Aaron Turnbull couldn't be beat at Estevan Motor Speedway on Saturday. Turnbull, driving car 21, won all of his races - his heat, the trophy dash and the feature race - in the IMCA modifieds division, to take home the Triple Crown.

He understands it's all part of the game of professional football, but Wes Cates wasn't really wanting to be traded to the Toronto Argonauts.

Weyburn golfer Elanne Krainyk was awarded the Richard Collacott High School Bursary ($250) and $450 from the Athlete Assistance from the scholarship program of the Saskatchewan Golf Association (SGA).

The Southeast Royals are making a name for themselves as the "comeback kids" in the Prairie Midget Baseball League.

Weyburn and area Motocross racers competed in the Canadian Motorsport Racing Corporation (CMRC) regional competition on May 9 in Kerrobert.

SGI is giving "the world's greatest fans" the opportunity to display their Rider Pride on their vehicle by introducing an official Saskatchewan Roughrider licence plate.

The Estevan Bruins bounty of future considerations are beginning to roll in.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has announced the Black and Gold have acquired forward Ward Szucki as the future considerations in the Chad Filteau trade.

The Estevan Devils picked up their first win of the Queen City Minor Box Lacrosse season on Sunday afternoon. The Devils squeaked out a 6-5 victory over the visiting team from Moose Jaw.