Penton: Canada: Small population, big medal haul
It’s no surprise that the world’s athletic powers, the United States and China, stood atop the medal standings when the Paris Olympic Games concluded Aug. 11.
SPORTS TALK: Command Centre is an embarrassment
“Embarrassing.” “Bush league.” “Unwatchable.” All words that are consistently being used regarding CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie's supposed...
ESTON RIVERSIDE 50+ GOLF TOURNEY!
What a great day we had for the 50 Plus tournament! 39 golfers, perfect weather, awesome prizes & a delicious meal sponsored by Houston Ranch Ltd.
Summer soccer clinic comes to a close
August 8th marked the fourth and final week of the soccer developmental clinic in Kindersley. Beginning on July 16th, the soccer field was packed with young athletes and their coaches…
Penton: Scheffler’s Olympic gold ends all POY arguments
After Xander Schauffele won the Open championship at Troon for his second major championship of 2024, the major conversation among golf insiders was about PGA Tour Player of the Year.
SPORTS TALK: Olympics more about controversy than athletes and medals
The Olympics are never short on controversy and scandal, and Paris has been no different so far.
Mini Olympics kick off in Leader
The Park Friends and Play Group in Leader created their own version of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Fun races and games were held at the park for kids 5-12 years of age…
Penton: Canada’s athletic reputation stained once again
Canada, primarily because of our comparatively small population, is not one of the heavyweights in the global sports picture, unless we’re talking about hockey, where we dominate.
SPORTS TALK: Olympics are never without controversy
The Olympics are never short on controversy and scandal, and Paris was no different. From opening ceremony shenanigans to polluted water, drone-spying and hijab bans…
Three Elizabeth School students compete in Sask Summer Games
Three students from Elizabeth Middle School attended the 2024 Sask Summer Games in Lloydminster from July 21 to 27th.
SPORTS TALK: Lloydminster games could be a stepping stone for bigger things
The Saskatchewan Summer Games came and went in the Border City. The summer games haven’t been held since 2016, and the previous games in 2020 were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penton: Paul Skenes MLB’s newest pitching sensation
Baseball fans who happen to be Baby Boomers will likely recall the hysteria surrounding pitcher Mark (The Bird) Fidrych in 1976.
Tickets now on sale for the Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Invitational
For the first time in history, the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) will buck into Kindersley, Saskatchewan, as famed local rider Dakota Buttar (Eatonia, Saskatchewan)…
EC Arena to be called Inter Pipeline Events Centre
The Town of Kindersley and Kindersley Jr. Klippers are pleased to announce a 10-year partnership agreement with Inter Pipeline for the naming rights of the Event Centre Arena.
Fertile Valley Baseball League championship
It wasn’t meant to be for the Kindersley Stallions this year. The Oyen Eagles won their first Fertile Valley Baseball League championship after defeating the Stallions in two straight games last week.
Greta cheered for everybody at the Sask Summer Games!
Everyone was cheering for Greta Bobbee as she headed to Lloydminster on July 21 to participate in the Saskatchewan Summer Games.
Sask-Alta Baseball League: Mendham Monarch legends honoured with Grant Ehnisz Award
It is an honour to present the Grant Ehnisz Memorial Award in 2024 to Darren and Perry Dietrich of Mendham, Saskatchewan.
PICK UP GAME
These young gentlemen can be found most nights at the basketball / pickleball courts near the high school in Kindersley.
Dirt Drags and Tractor Pulls!
The 2024 edition of the Saturn Oil & Gas Dirt Drags and Tractor Pulls were held at the East 40 Motorplex, 5 miles east of Kindersley on Friday and Saturday.
Penton: McIntosh-Ledecky clash would be Olympic highlight
What has the potential to be the most dramatic head-to-head competition at the Paris Olympics might not happen.