Local Sports

Both the male and female versions of Team Saskatchewan have local ties looking at the rosters for this year's National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Kamloops, BC.

Mason Bueckert helped bolster the Kindersley Jr. Klippers roster this past season as a trade deadline acquisition, and now the 4-year SJHL player is moving on to the college level as the Klippers announced Bueckert's commitment to Red Deer Polytechnic of the ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference).

The Kings hockey program welcomed Bueckert with a post to social media. They called the Saskatoon native a playmaker with grit, after Bueckert had 121 points in 146 career SJHL regular season games, scoring 12 points in 26 points with the Klippers after being acquired.

The Saskatchewan Rush are leading their best-of-three semi-final series against the Halifax Thunderbirds 1-0. 

They kicked off the series Saturday night in Halifax. Austin Shanks scored six goals to lead the Rush to a 16-7 win over the Thunderbirds. Rush broadcaster Cody Janzen says it was a dominant performance from the Rush. 

Ladies, mark your calendars for the perfect chance to try something new, get active, and connect with other amazing women in the community.

As part of their commitment to driving positive change by supporting innovation, promoting learning, and breaking barriers for a more inclusive and equitable future, the Weyburn Oilwomen (WOW) will be launching their third 'Lending Shed' on May 15th, this time a Pickleball Shed at the Credit Union Spark Centre.

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings wrapped up their 2024-2025 season with Awards Night over the weekend. Giving thanks to those involved and rewarding the players who made an impact on the season. As well, they honoured the eight graduating players who are aging out of junior hockey. I had the chance to sit down with each of them and recap their experiences as a Red Wing, starting with this year’s captain, Blake Betson. You can listen to the full interview at the bottom of this article. 

Congratulations to Englefeld's Lorenz Cabingan for placing first in the Boys Singles  category at the SHSAA Badminton Regional Championship held this past Saturday in  Prince Albert. Lorenz is now off the the SHSAA Badminton Provincial Championship  this Saturday in Estevan. 

Karen Dommett, a sports administrator who previously worked with Olds College athletics, has been appointed executive director of the 2026 Grey Cup.

The 113th edition of the CFL championship is scheduled for Nov. 15, 2026, at McMahon Stadium.

Dommett most recently served as general manager of the 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary and was manager of athlete services for the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer.

The smell of baseball and softball is in the air around west-central Saskatchewan. 

A 18U ball game took place at Berard Field in Kindersley, first pitch coming as practices were taking place nearby at Elizabeth School and all-around town to begin the week.

Joining the fun Monday night in Eatonia the 13U Wheatkings continued their season with a game against Kindersley, Eatonia coming off a game against Fox Valley on Sunday afternoon.

William Nylander had two goals and an assist last night as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 1 of their second-round series. Game 2 is Wednesday in Toronto.

The NHL Draft Lottery was also held last night to determine the first 16 picks in the June draft. The New York Islanders vaulted over nine teams to win the top pick. It's the first time the Islanders have had the first overall pick since 2009.

The second edition of the 2025 Portage Match Play golf tournament wrapped up over the weekend with Clark Bolton bringing home the trophy in a tightly contested final. Hosted over three days—Friday through Sunday—the event brought a solid turnout and favourable playing conditions.

Robby Moar, general manager at the Portage Golf Club, says the tournament is still in its early days but is showing promise. Originally introduced last year, the event is meant to grow in both scale and impact.

Bracket-style format adds competitive edge