Local Sports

Planning is well under way for the first annual Curl For Kids Sake at the Weyburn Curling Club. The event is scheduled for March 9 and is the one and only fundraiser of the year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Weyburn.

Ella Smith, at left, of the Swift Current Titans Wrestling Club tries to counter a move by Allie Gawryluik of the Weyburn Curling Club during a match at the Titans' 13th annual wrestling tournament.

The Novice Carlyle Cougars had a very successful weekend of hockey. The practices are really paying off and the team has really come together to provide the parents and fans with some extremely entertaining games.

The Cenovus Energy Reading Program has begun again, with the Weyburn Red Wings visiting local elementary schools to get students excited about reading.

Three times Brent Gedak found himself one win away from a showdown for a playoff spot. Ultimately, the Estevan curler and his team weren't able to close the deal.

The Estevan Mermaids synchronized swimming club took part in the annual Diane Lemon Invitational Meet in Regina on the weekend. Seven individuals or teams from the Mermaids came home with first-place finishes.

The Estevan Apex Bruins' three-game weekend began on a strong note. It ended with an unthinkable loss to a team with only two wins to date.

Dylan Smith and Alex Cote combined for nine points, and the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins came from behind to defeat the Melfort Mustangs 6-3 on Saturday at Spectra Place.

Brennen Jones, a former Weyburn curler, throws a rock during competition at the SaskTel provincial men's championship, the Tankard. Jones curled third for the Randy Bryden rink, from the Regina Callie Curling Club.