Local Sports

The Weyburn Soccer Association announced that they will be starting up an All-Abilities program, the first of its kind in Saskatchewan.

The Beck family of Lang was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, in the family category on Saturday, August 17, in Battleford. Russell Beck was born on the farm west of Lang, in 1914.

The Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs football team has a strong contingent of players for the upcoming season, but head coach Mark Schott would like to have a few more.

Lacrosse is a growing sport around the world, but it’s one in which Canada remains a global power.

A local volunteer and longtime baseball enthusiast, Elmer Franks, was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday. Elmer was born December 20, 1934, in Maidstone, Sask.

One of Estevan’s ball diamonds is soon going to carry a tribute to a dedicated volunteer. Woodlawn Regional Park is inviting the public to attend a celebration on Friday for the renaming of Mets Stadium.

The TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course held one of its top tournaments of the year on the weekend with the annual club championship.

Jane Shury, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, presented the Community Award to Mayor Marcel Roy, as the City of Weyburn was inducted into the Hall of Fame for their contributions to the sport of baseball in the province.

Local youth football players had the opportunity to learn from some top coaches Saturday at Woodlawn Athletic Field. The South Sask.

Sixteen-year-old athlete Wyatt Lightfoot has qualified for the BWF Badminton World Championships in Basel, Switzerland, which will be held this year from August 19 to August 25.