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One ice plant is being shut down in Estevan for the season, and another is scheduled to come offline at the end of the month.

Young athletes from the Weyburn U11 AtoMc Blue (@U11AtoMcblue) are encouraging mental health conversations, while competing in the “Good Deeds Cup” contest from Chevrolet Canada on Twitter.

There’s going to be another Dutka playing basketball at Medicine Hat College in the 2021-22 season. Kyler Dutka, a six-foot-six forward from Bienfait, has committed to play for the college’s Rattlers men’s basketball team.

Five Weyburn Red Wings participated in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s virtual showcase, which was held during the Jan. 29-31 weekend. The event saw players from the league inserted into the video game NHL 21.

The Toronto Blue Jays former manager John Gibbons will be the guest speaker for the Weyburn Senior Beavers’ first virtual Sports Dinner, set for Saturday, March 20. There will also be an online silent auction and a 50-50 raffle.

The Estevan Motor Speedway found a way to salute its track champions for 2020 on Sunday with presentations at Murray GM. Drivers received trophies for the track champion, runner-up and rookie of the year in each of the five different classes.

Well-known athletes from the Saskatchewan Rush lacrosse team were chosen to present the 2020 annual awards from the Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association, and several Weyburn players and athletes were highlighted on social media during the awards present

No announcement as of yet on the 2022 Centennial Cup, scheduled for Estevan

A former member of the Estevan Bruins has earned a scholarship to play NCAA Division 1 hockey for the 2021-22 season.

The Government of Saskatchewan has issued a reminder to residents about Super Bowl Sunday. Football fans are asked to ensure a safe weekend and keep COVID-19 transmission low.