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13-year-old star hockey player, Aljon Gabriel Jimenea, who is known as Gab by his teammates, started playing hockey when he was five years old, and he keeps getting better, and better.

Looking back to when he got to Canada from the Philippines and found the game of hockey, Gab says he knew he found something special right away. "Seeing other people playing, and how challenging skating can be, that stood out."

The young star recalls not knowing anything about the game until he got to Killarney. "I only learned about hockey when we got to Canada," he says with a big smile.

Winkler Orioles star Owen Goertzen has been named the Manitoba Junior Baseball League's MVP.

"It's pretty special," a humble Goertzen says of winning the award. "I didn't think it would happen this year, for sure. But, I feel honoured, and it's pretty special."

A magical weekend for the U15 AAA Carillon Sultans was capped off by the team battling their way to the top of the mountain, claiming the provincial championship.

"It's a good feeling," coach Clint Brandt says of becoming a champion. "Winning never get's old, it's a lot of fun."

Mother nature put an end to what has been a challenging WCBL season for the Swift Current 57's.

Local product Kyrell Adair hit a two-run homerun in the bottom of the 8th inning as the 57's cut Weyburn's lead to 7-5 last night.

That's when the sky opened up and a storm put an end to Swift Current's comeback.

With Tuesday's game against Lethbridge cancelled, the 57's are now forced to reflect on another season outside the playoff picture.

Swift Current's Ethan Bailey also hit a homerun in a losing cause. 

Team Canada secured second place overall at the 2025 IWWF World U21 Waterski Championships, which wrapped up Sunday at Predator Bay Water Ski Club south of Calgary.

The host nation was one of 22 countries competing at the event, held July 31 to Aug. 3, and brought a 12-skier roster. Six of those athletes contributed to the silver medal team finish, placing behind the United States and ahead of Austria.

The sport of pickleball has become a sensation for all ages, and the President of Pickleball Manitoba, Ted Fardoe, couldn't be happier with where they are, or more excited for where the sport is going. 

Midale once again proved it knows how to put on a show as the D&P Moon Operating Bull Bash & Cabaret returned August 1st for its 17th annual run. Hosted by the Midale Rodeo Association and produced by Crossfire Bull riding, the night brought fierce bull riding, high-octane energy, and a sold-out crowd ready for Saskatchewan-style entertainment.

The Weyburn Beavers gave their fans a memorable Fan Appreciation Night in the final home game of the 2025 season, erupting for a 14-7 victory over the Medicine Hat Mavericks on Saturday night at Tom Laing Park. The game featured a dramatic comeback, multiple home runs, and special moments for veterans and newcomers alike.

Ten recipients were announced for the first Brady Grasdal Memorial Scholarship this summer.

The initial list was announced in a Facebook group for a golf tournament honouring Brady, with some familiar faces to Portage among them.

Portage's Tyson Chandler, along with Portage Terriers last season, Ryan Velan and Tristan Gravenor were named on the list.

Brady Grasdal's mother, Amber Grasdal, and his cousin, Melissa Marzolf, discussed the selection process.

After a strong first full season, the Portage Hurricanes volleyball club is back in action this summer, building on momentum with a pair of training camps for local youth at the Central Plains RecPlex in Southport.

Vice executive director Shasta St. Louis says the July camp was a hit with players, and the team is excited to keep the energy going.