Leader athletes advance at SWAC badminton sectionals
LEADER — Students from Leader Composite School were among the top performers at senior badminton sectionals held April 18, earning multiple podium finishes…
Penton: Fresh looks for top curling rinks
Curling’s game of musical chairs has begun. Now that Brad Jacobs and his rink have won the men’s world curling championship and Kerri Einarson came up one game short at the women’s worlds…
Penton: Here’s a Wild pick for the Stanley Cup
Just when it appears as if the long and winding Stanley Cup playoff road will inevitably end with a Colorado Avalanche victory, the hapless Vancouver Canucks skate into Denver…
Penton: Ball or strike? Let the ‘robot ump’ decide
“Well, it’s one, two, three strikes you’re out at the ol’ ball game. Maybe. Maybe not. Let’s see what the ABS system says first before we send that batter back to the dugout.
Back-to-back Highway 14 champions!
The U13 Riverkings defeated Macklin 8-1 in Game 1 in Leader, then edged them 6-5 in the league final on March 29 in Macklin to secure the title.
West Central Curling Academy launches to support rural athletes
A new regional training initiative aims to strengthen curling development across west-central Saskatchewan with the launch of the West Central Curling Academy.
Penton: It’s officially spring: Masters week is here
For many casual sports fans, this is the week they start paying attention to golf. It’s Masters Week at Augusta, Ga., and this year’s edition offers up a number of intriguing questions.
Talented skaters perform for their fans
Fans, family and friends converged at the West Central Events Centre to watch all the talented young skaters perform on Sunday afternoon, March 22.
Kerrobert’s Berkley Wuttunee celebrates league championship
Kerrobert’s Berkley Wuttunee celebrates with her teammates on the Battleford WPD Ambulance Sharks after capturing the Saskatchewan Female U18AAA League championship and the Fedoruk Cup…
Mace named CFL Coach of the Year as Roughriders earn inaugural Goveia Award
The Saskatchewan Roughriders capped a championship season with major recognition across the Canadian Football League, led by head coach Corey Mace being named the league’s Coach of the Year.
Penton: Jays’ goal in ’26: Just one more step
There’s only one way the Toronto Blue Jays can improve on their 2025 Major League Baseball season and fans don’t have to go to Google or Dan Shulman to find out the simple answer…
Penton: Sports mascots are big business
Sports fans may consider team mascots to be: a) entertaining; b) annoying; c) hilarious; d) adding to the game experience. Whatever your view, their existence in sports today is no laughing matter.
Honkings from the Wild Goose: Outlaws, Mohawks push forward
The Wilkie Outlaws and Edam 3 Stars kicked off the SWHL Finals Wednesday night in Wilkie, with the Outlaws coming away with a 6-3 win.
Grey Cup visits Kerrobert Composite School
Students pose with the Grey Cup during a visit to Kerrobert Composite School on March 11. Students, staff and community members were invited to stop by the school…
Grey Cup visits Kindersley
Curtis Orth, Noah Orth and Colby Orth were among the many visitors who stopped by the Kindersley Food Store to see the Grey Cup during a special community visit.
Penton: Crosby’s absence left a huge void in Milan
For Canadian hockey fans, sad was the 2-1 overtime loss to the U.S. in the gold medal game at the Milan/Cortina Olympic Games.
Baba to be inducted posthumously into Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
Jim Baba, a longtime leader in Canadian baseball whose career began in Kindersley, Sask., will be inducted posthumously into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 2026.
Leader Junior Boys Curling Championship
Leader’s junior boys curling team captured the SWAC Junior District championship in Gull Lake on Feb. 27–28, defeating Herbert in the final.
Penton: Hockey peak: U.S. women have climbed past Canada
It’s time to admit it: The U.S. women’s hockey team is better than Canada’s. Even though an outstanding performance in the Olympics gold medal game gave Canada a good chance…
Prairie rinks and high backswings
A photo of Bob Pickering’s famous high backswing shared on Historic Saskatchewan’s Facebook page sparked some memories from prairie dwellers.