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With nine players missing, the odds were stacked against the Estevan Tarpon Energy Big Dogs from the beginning.

The Estevan Legion Track and Field Club sent four members to the Saskatchewan Athletics provincial track championship on the weekend in Regina. William Chamney, Kristina Chamney, Eric Dryden and Keena McKnight competed at the meet.

As you may or may not know, I am a huge NHL draft junkie. It's a close second to Christmas as my favourite day of the year, even when my Leafs don't have a first-rounder, which is way too often.

The Southeast Legacy Twins dominated a midget AA tournament in Swift Current on the weekend, going undefeated until a loss to the hosts in the final.

The Estevan Comprehensive School took time out last Wednesday to honour a number of students at its annual awards night. The lengthy program included the presentation of numerous scholarships and bursaries and academic and athletic awards.

There's never a dull moment around here. Ever. As the calendar flipped to the second week of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' 2012 training camp, one career ended while another one was extended. Which do you want first? Let's start with the retirement.

St. Michael student Brittany Kot listens as Sr. Beavers pitcher Riley Schaaf gives her a tip on a better way to hold and swing the bat, during a Phys. Ed class on Wednesday held at Jubilee Park.

Sarah Van De Sype, member of the Weyburn Gymnastics Club, captured the provincial title in the P2 Open category at the Saskatchewan Gymnastics Championships held in Yorkton on April 21, 2012.

Golf Saskatchewan, in partnership with the PGA (Professional Golfers Association) of Canada, Saskatchewan Branch, has announced the creation of a junior men's team championship and a junior women's team championship as part of the SGI CANADA Saskatch

Despite some encouraging performances, the results did not come through for the Southeast Legacy Twins during an important stretch of games over the past week.