Local Sports

The Weyburn Opportunity Road Race is being held on Sunday, August 17 beginning at Mel's on Third. At 7:30 a.m., the opening ceremonies will begin with the race to follow at 8 a.m.

During the summer, a fun activity enjoyed by many involves playing slow pitch. Many teams are created specifically for tournaments held throughout the year, while 11 teams from the Moose Mountains enjoy playing every Friday.

The August 9 Stoughton Demo Derby, was "a great day to derby," according to organizer Corey Bacon. "For the past two years, we've battled the weather, but this year, things were great.

Less than a month after capturing first place in the Saskota Baseball League, the Carlyle Cardinals played their way to first place in the Senior A Provincial Championship on Sunday, August 10, after an 8-2 victory over the second-place Yorkton Yanke

The weekend of August 23 and 24 marks the province's second free fishing weekend of the summer. Everyone - including visitors to the province - will be free to fish on those days without having to buy a licence.

The Edward Jones Golf Tournament was held at the Weyburn Golf Course on August 7. The results of the 50-64 Women's category was: Gross: Cheryl Romann - 84; Leslie Walliser - 93; Terry Creurer - 94.

The sixth annual Moose Mountain Marathon held on Aug.10 at Saskairie once again spelled success for organizers, runners and the event's beneficiary, the Arcola School Track and Field Club.

Mercury sports reporter Josh Lewis has accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money for ALS research.

There is an error in tomorrow's edition of the Southeast Trader Express . On the front page, it says that the Estevan Bruins' captain has passed away. In fact, the player who passed away is Nick Egan and he was not the team's captain.

It was a long, long time coming for Joren Boyce. For the first time in seven years, the veteran modified driver took the checkered flag at Estevan Motor Speedway on Saturday night.