Local Sports

It's hoped a touch of volunteer fever will sweep the Estevan community as organizers get ready for the 2018 SaskTel Tankard later this winter.

Prior to last week, the Power Dodge Estevan Bruins hadn't lost at home yet this season.

At the tournament they hold every year at this time, the Estevan Westmoreland Bruins peewee AA hockey team won a couple of games and lost a couple as well. It's what they lost as well as the games that might be most concerning.

The board of directors at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course has relieved general manager Travis Merritt of his duties. Club president Jeff Ward confirmed the information in a phone conversation with the Mercury Tuesday night.

Michelle Salt, 2014 Paralympian and para-snowboarding World Cup medalist, is teaming up with classrooms in Weyburn this school year as part of Classroom Champions, a mentorship program that pairs world-renowned athletes with schools across Canada and

Skate Canada will host the 2017 Skate Canada International at the Brandt Centre in Regina, from October 26-29. “We are tremendously excited to be back in Regina for this event after more than 30 years.

Junior Rebels coach Al Sinclair instructed young players on the finer points of shooting and scoring.

It hardly seems like November already but the Big Six Hockey League is getting underway very soon. The nine-team league will welcome the Arcola/Kisbey Combines back to the league after a one-year absence.

Several local high school athletes performed well at Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association cross country provincials last week in Turtleford.

The Assiniboia Composite High School Rockets football team had a lucky day on Friday, October 13. The Rockets defeated the Preeceville Panthers 20-8 in a road game on October 13.