Local Sports

Saturday brought terrific weather for the second day of the bantam AA and peewee AA baseball provincials taking place in Estevan.

The next step Brant Harris has been waiting for finally happened. The Estevan native and current Connecticut Huskies forward was invited to take part in the Washington Capitals' prospect development camp last week in Arlington, Va.

The Weyburn Red Wings Board of Directors have announced that they have secured a one year contract with Head Coach, Dwight McMillan.

The Wawota Lions Club held their 18th Annual Farmers and Ranchers Golf Tournament on July 13. With hot weather and clear skies it was an enjoyable day. It began with a buffet breakfast held at Golf Kenosee in Club 19 between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.

So far, so good for the Estevan entries in the bantam AA and peewee AA baseball provincials being held in the Energy City this weekend. The bantam Haulers defeated the Yorkton Cardinals 9-6 in their first game, which began at 12:30 p.m.

This has been one fun summer! The highlight of the heatwave came this past Saturday at Mosaic Stadium where, just before the Roughriders' first-place showdown with the BC Lions, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall announced the new stadium in Regina is a

This year the Carlyle Fire Department has decided to begin hosting its annual Raise the Roof Golf Tournament. It will be held on Saturday, July 28.

The Government of Saskatchewan, City of Regina and the Saskatchewan Roughriders recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a new stadium that will be constructed on Evraz Place lands in Regina, Saskatchewan.

The Weyburn Silver Seals competed in two swim meets last weekend with swimmers bringing home nine medals overall. On Saturday, July 14, 17 participants headed to Estevan to compete. The following swimmers brought home medals.

The 2012 season continued for the Estevan Drag Racing Association on Sunday with the group's second race day of the year.