Local Sports

Trade speculation squashed, and another college commitment

The Estevan Woodlawn Golf Course held one of its first tournaments of the year, the Marv Symons Memorial, on a blustery Victoria Day. Nolan Rohatyn won the men's championship flight with a 70.

The Estevan Bruins have acquired 1990-born forward Troy Hunter from the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League for 1991-born forward Jeremy Peeke.

The Weyburn Rider Round-up was a huge success, according to organizers Rochelle and Nicole Wendt.

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.