Local Sports

The annual Tri-For-A-Purpose triathlon hosted by Lotus Tree Wellness and Hearing was once again a success. Held on Sunday, July 16, there were a total of 36 triathlon runners out and 10 people taking part in the 5.5 km walk/run.

Janessa Wilson (née Penner) originally of Morden, MB, now a teacher with Southeast Cornerstone School Division living in Carlyle, will be inducted into the Minot State University Athletics Hall of Fame along with fellow Beavers alumni Nick Banks and

Red Wings defenceman Devon Becker will never forget the experiences of playing hockey in Jerusalem, representing Team Canada at the 20th Maccabiah Games in Israel.

Assiniboia Composite High School student Logan Fettes is off to the national youth track and field championship in Brandon on August 11-13.

While the home run kings in the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby strutted their stuff, the Saskota Baseball League's stars continued their feats for their home sides, scoring tons of runs in their games over the past week.

The Power Dodge Estevan Bruins were in the market for a marketing manager this off-season, and they managed to pick up one who will be an assistant coach for the team in one single hire.

The Southeast Bantam AAA Athletics were looking for better results in the Tier I provincials that they were able to get in the regular season, and accomplished that mission with a hard-earned silver medal in Unity last weekend.

A full contingent from the Estevan Golden Eels Swim club ripped through the pool at a meet in Weyburn, dominating their age classes and disciplines.

Exciting pro rodeo action will take centre stage in front of the Weyburn Ag Society’s grandstands from Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23, and for the first time, the added fun of a midway.

The Broken Arrow Youth Ranch held a golf tournament and pig roast at the Willow Bunch golf course on June 17. The fun event was a fundraiser for the ranch.