Summer Olympics set for July 26 to August 11
The 2024 Olympics will be in Paris, France. It is the third time the French capital has hosted the summer Games, the first being in 1900 and the second in 1924, exactly 100 years ago.
Penton: No easy games at men’s world curling
Based on historic results that show Canada has won 36 world titles, 25 more than the next-best country, Canada’s Brad Gushue, who defeated Saskatchewan’s Mike McEwen…
Penton: Will Sid the Kid play in his third Olympics?
Sidney Crosby of Pittsburgh Penguins is the only current NHLer with an opportunity to play in his third Olympic Games when the NHL returns to the global competition…
Ready, Steady, Let’s Race
The winter barrel series finals associated with the BCAS Winter Roughstock events occurred on Saturday, March 9 at the Crossroads Centre.
NHL trade deadline in the books for another year
The NHL’s 2024 trade deadline has passed and with it comes the urge to break down the winners and losers of deadline day.
Penton: Homan wins Hearts; Jennifer Jones wins fans’ hearts
Rachel Homan was the deserved winner of the 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, but Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg deservedly won the hearts of Canadian curling fans.
Penton: Dodgers appear to be invincible
With spring training camps under way in Florida and Arizona, it’s time to bring out the hyperbole machine to try to foretell what will happen in 2024.
NHL trade deadline is fast approaching
The days are ticking down to the NHL trading deadline. This is arguably the most important day on the regular-season calendar for Stanley Cup contenders or teams that would like to become contenders.
Fun League wraps up at the Oyen Curling Club
The 2023-24 Fun League at the Oyen and District Curling Club held their final draws on February 27.
Winter Roping Series wraps up at the Crossroads Centre
The Big Country Agricultural Society Team Roping Committee had a busy winter at the Crossroads Centre, hosting four roping events that concluded on February 24.
Keith Mitchell Memorial Bonspiel
They say good things come in threes, and the third instalment of the Keith Mitchell Memorial Bonspiel on February 9-11 was no exception.
Bad Hack vs Good Hack!
The invention of the rubber hack, many readers of this newspaper may not know, has a local connection.
Hanna Harvesters Lacrosse at Delia School
The Hanna Harvesters Lacrosse organizers went to Delia School for their first Try It Night night.
Penton: Will wearing green be lucky for McEwen?
It’s the month for St. Patrick’s Day, so perhaps wearing Saskatchewan green and the luck of the Irish will mean a Brier championship for Mike O’McEwen.
Penton: Leafs’ Matthews eyeing 70-goal season
At the helm of Canada’s team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, is Captain America, Auston Matthews.
Penton: Was it Belichick’s coaching skill, or Tom Brady?
Generally regarded around the National Football League as one of the — if not THE — greatest ever coach ever, Bill Belichick today stands outside…
Oyen Junior Curling Bonspiel
The Oyen and District Curling Club was bustling with activity on Sat, February 3. The club hosted the 2024 Jr. Bonspiel.
PRAIRIE ROSE POSSIBILITIES PROJECTS
REIN (Rodeo & Equine in the North) kicked off this week as students from Warren Peers School, Oyen Public School and South Central High School spent an afternoon…
Tough Times Ahead For Hockey Canada and The 5 Accused Players
The five players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team facing sexual assault charges also have the potential to encounter further sanctions regardless of the outcome of their case.