Sports dominated the local headlines this week.
From the Kindersley indoor rodeo to the gridiron, there was no shortage of athletes to cover over the week.
Find summaries and a link to the top five stories of the week below:
"One of the team favourites": Eatonia's Stevens earns praise from Roughriders head coach
He’s not on the roster — but he’s stealing the spotlight. Eatonia’s John Stevens, still with the Riders as a territorial junior, made headlines at practice with a pick-six that had the whole team buzzing. The CJFL standout is turning heads and making every rep count.
Dakota Buttar second in PBR Canada standings after strong May
Dakota Buttar is back in the hunt. The Eatonia bull rider sits second in the PBR Canada standings heading into June, riding a strong May that included a near-win in Brandon. Just 151 points off the top spot, Buttar’s making every ride count in what’s shaping up to be a tight race for the crown.
West-central natives find new homes on CJFL signing day
CJFL Signing Day brought big news for West Central football. Plenty’s Liam McGrath is heading to the Calgary Colts, while Elrose’s Micheal Bouclin and Kenaston’s Matthew Zdunich committed to the Regina Thunder. Gull Lake’s Trusten Kirwan also joined the Thunder, and Elrose’s Daxen Wilinski is set to suit up for the Kamloops Broncos.
Jardine discusses Klippers departures behind the bench
The Kindersley Jr. Klippers are making changes behind the bench. Assistant coach Tyler Traptow is leaving to pursue a firefighting career in Calgary, and trainer Cheyenne Epp is also moving on after three seasons. Head coach Clayton Jardine is now searching for new staff as the team looks ahead to a promising 2025 season.
Belt buckles, pony riding, and more at the Kindersley Indoor Rodeo
The 32nd Kindersley Indoor Rodeo was a crowd-pleaser once again, with three nights of action and a Saturday dance to cap it off. A fan-favourite addition was the wild pony races for kids, drawing over 400 entries. Despite missing a rodeo clown due to injury, the event delivered, thanks to strong community support. Co-president Steve Macintyre credited the committee and sponsors for making it all happen.