Penton: Be careful out there, Connor Bedard
Now that he’s officially a member of the Chicago Blackhawks after being chosen No. 1 in the NHL draft, Connor Bedard will be under more scrutiny than a paroled shoplifter at Walmart.
Penton: Save the Leafs; trade Matthews in a blockbuster
It’s time for another blockbuster trade in the National Hockey League. Way back in November, 1975, the hockey world was absolutely stunned by the news that Boston’s Phil Esposito…
Penton: Ohtani’s spectacular play getting better
The most amazing athlete of our time — perhaps of all time — is the multi-talented Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani, and his 2023 baseball statistics with Los Angeles Angels are off the chart.
Prairlie Land archery pros head to South Africa
Four Prairie Land School Division students are headed to South Africa as part of a Canadian archery All-Star team tournament.
Penton: Taylor on Canadian ‘Rushmore’ after amazing putt
That wasn’t just ‘a putt’ that Nick Taylor made to shock the golf world in mid-June. That was a putt that created a new stone figure on the Canadian version of Mount Rushmore’s Great Sports Moments.
Penton: Bo Levi hoping to resurrect career in Hamilton
Bo Levi Mitchell is hoping a change of scenery will lead to a return to Canadian Football League stardom.
Penton: Should it be the Final? Or Finals?
Pressing questions from the world of sport that have no definite answers, but offer a variety of possibilities. For instance: Why is it called the Stanley Cup Final but the NBA Finals?
Alsask’s life-size fooseball = life-sized fun
Alsask’s life-sized foosball competition returned to the community on Saturday, June 10th, at the Alsask Recreation Centre.
Oyen Eagles batting 1,000 to start season
The Oyen Eagles began the season by winning their first two games, putting them in an enviable position in the Fertile Valley Baseball League.
Penton: Divisional alignment major obstacle for Jays
Luck usually plays a major role in sports, but the bad luck Toronto Blue Jays are experiencing this year has little to do with their on-field performance.
Viva Vitality: Recreation and Parks Month
“June is Recreation and Parks Month” (JRPM) as recognized by the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA).
Penton: Blackhawks wasting no time on rebuild
The major beneficiary in the NHL Lottery Draw (aka the Connor Bedard sweepstakes), the Blackhawks are poised to jump from one of the worst teams in the National Hockey League to one of the best in only a couple of years.
Growing Through Grief: Laughter
As I write this it almost feels like I am doing something wrong putting laughter in the same title as the word grief. It does raise some questions doesn’t it?
Penton: Leafs break their fans’ hearts again
Leaves fall in autumn. The Leafs, meanwhile, traditionally do it in the spring. And it’s happened again.
Penton: Sports on TV: Masters Sunday best of all
The avid sports fan —admittedly, I’m part of that constituency — loves the big events. Every month, seemingly, has its big games, its big events, its season-ending championships.
Prairieland Athletic Association enabling our communities to thrive
The Prairieland Athletic Association is a small group of local residents who want to ensure that our communities are able to continue to thrive.
Penton: NFL QBs on the move, and getting rich
There is no higher profile position in North American sports than the quarterback of a National Football League team. Today we’ll look at three of them…
Penton: Arraez a big hit in both major leagues
Luis Arraez may be the best hitter hardly anyone in North America knows about. His middle name is Sangel, but it may as well be Anonymous.
Check It Out: Don’t throw out the baby with the bath water
After downing half his glass of milk, the ten-year-old declared, “I am an optimist; the glass is half empty.” His mother corrected him and said looking at a glass as half empty is a sign of pessimism.
Good To Go Racing foregoes 2023 edition, will be back next year
Good To Go Racing has announced they won’t do a 2023 iteration this year but promise 2024 is a go.