High school football kicking off with four games Thursday
With the first day of school out of the way, the high school football season officially starts today around West Central.
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There are four games active in local conferences on Thursday, all starting at 4:00 PM.
Community in Motion program bringing activity and connection to Lampman’s Therapeutic Park
The Shirley Carson Therapeutic Park in Lampman has launched a new program aimed at getting people of all ages moving while enjoying the outdoors.
Treasurer of the park committee, Monica Dukart, says the initiative, called Community in Motion, is all about encouraging residents to come out, walk, and connect.
“Initially, what we're trying to do is think of ways to encourage the community to use the therapeutic park, to enjoy all the beautiful flowers and trees,” said Dukart. “So we thought, why don’t we meet once a week and encourage the community to get moving?”
Goaltenders shine in Broncos pre-season win over Regina
One of the most promising scorers in the WHL made their pre-season debut last night, but it was the goaltenders who stole the show.
Berney Weston and Aiden Eskit slowed Maddox Schultz and the Regina Pats in a 2-1 victory for the Swift Current Broncos.
It was a pre-season "rookie game" between the two clubs.
Weston stopped 27 of the 28 shots he faced in his half of the game, while Eskit then turned aside all 28 shots sent his way.
Scoreboard/Line-up - Thursday, September 4
Back at it again, coach Lewis ready for Cougars hockey to return
Slowly but surely, the Manitoba U18 AAA hockey season is approaching, and coach Tanner Lewis is excited for what this year could bring for the Southwest Cougars.
Excitement building
Coach Nixon gearing up for second season behind the Morden Thunder bench
The feeling of hockey is in the air, and for Morden Thunder coach Kyle Nixon, the excitement for the upcoming season is building, and it can't come soon enough.
What a difference a year makes
Taillefer ready for second season with La Broquerie Habs
The Capital Region Junior Hockey League season is quickly approaching, and head coach of the La Broquerie Habs Dan Taillefer says he's ready to get things going for his second season behind the bench.
Oh, how times have changed
Wranglers left winger takes home dual sportsmanship honours
A Sylvan Lake Wrangler has won two awards for his sportsmanship this season.
Justin Gyori earned both his team’s Most Sportsmanlike Player award and the HJHL’s Most Sportsmanlike Award.
According to the Wranglers, the honour recognizes a player who demonstrates character, integrity and sportsmanship without compromising skill or performance.
Gyori has been an offensive leader over the past two seasons, topping the Wranglers in scoring during that time.
Local pickleball winner enjoyed 55+ games
The Senior Fitness 55+ Provincial Games in Swift Current included a number of local winners.
Mailyn Janette Lucas Leyeza and Grace Modesto won gold in Ladies 55-59 pickleball doubles.
It was a partnership that started in another sport.
SWAC sees growing athletic participation in schools
The school year may have just started yesterday, but SWAC athletics are already in full swing.
"It's always exciting," said SWAC Athletic Coordinator Valerie Gordon. "It's the start of a new year. We've had some outstanding results in our past year, and the coaches and the kids are raring to go. I always look forward to the excitement of the start of a new sports season."
Participation levels are up substantially throughout the Chinook School Division.