Local Sports

The SJHL held its annual meetings this weekend in Nipawin and one of the items on the agenda was the awarding of the league's showcase for 2011-12.

Estevan sprint racer Kyle Fedyk won his first career feature May 22 at Nodak Speedway in Minot, and the victory had special meaning for the 24-year-old.

The third annual Weyburn Elementary Mini-Marathon will host 224 runners next week who will "run it for the fun of it." The marathon will begin on June 4 with registration at 8 a.m. at Assiniboia Park Elementary School. The race begins at 9 a.m.

Former Red Wings Preston Shupe and Kyle Haines, both of Weyburn, have returned from school in the United States - where they also play competitive hockey - to train other local athletes this summer.

Weyburn's Canadian Tire Store recently finished its annual Jumpstart campaign, where thousands of dollars will go directly back towards local youth for programs such as hockey, skating, soccer and dance.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Canadian Blood Services are using Rider Pride to help save lives this CFL season.

With SJHL cards being issued on Tuesday, the Estevan Bruins have begun to sign some of their impressive stable of talent in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Head coach Keith Cassidy was in Manitoba this week to speak with several listed prospects.

Local football organizations are hoping to bring an unforgettable experience to Estevan. Estevan Minor Football and the high school Elecs have teamed up to submit a bid for the Kraft Celebration Tour.

Rhett Handley's six points were not enough to save the Estevan Big Dogs from a 15-7 loss to the Yorkton Bulldogs on Sunday in Prairie Gold Lacrosse League action.

Keith Cassidy will have a familiar face beside him on the bench when he coaches his first Estevan Bruins game this fall. The Bruins have hired 25-year-old Cole Zahn, who worked with Cassidy in Selkirk, as their new assistant coach.