The 2022 inductees have been selected for induction into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in Battleford, SK.

On the evening of May 7th, Sandhills Boxing Club hosted the 2nd Annual South Saskatchewan Classic at the Leader Community Centre.

Free-agent frenzy is one of the most interesting days for fans of the National Hockey League, but the shinny game has nothing on curling.

Recently, I was driving past the Town of Burstall, and I noticed a sign saying, “Welcome to Burstall: Home of Canadian Paralympic Gold Medallist – Chad Jassman – Wheelchair Basketball, London, England, 2012.”

We’re only a little over four months into 2022, but already the list of impressive athletic achievements is growing. Impressive? Here are a few examples.

The West Central Senior Badminton Districts were held in Kindersley on April 30. Girls Doubles winners were Paige Colley and Mikayla Brummond from Eston.

Congratulations to our SWAC award recipients for 2021-2022. Presentations will be arranged at schools in June.

The Junior Badminton Districts were held at Biggar Central School on April 30. Participating schools were Lucky Lake, Outlook, Dinsmore, Elrose, Beechy, Rosetown, Biggar, St. Gabes, Kindersley…

The Brock Bandits Hockey Club held a successful steak and shrimp supper on April 23 at the Brock Hall. Not only did the Bandits run the entire event, but they also did the cooking, serving 115 meals.

Some Western Canadians tend to disparage Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews, taking exception to the Tiger-like hype he receives from the national talking heads…

Goaltender Justen Close has had a breakout season with the University of Minnesota Gophers. With a trip to the Frozen Four and an unbelievable performance, Close finds himself the talk of the town.

Interesting tidbits about the 2022 Major League Baseball season, which got underway April 8, a week later than normal, but early enough to placate hardcore baseball fans and to complete the 162-game regular season.

After being pushed around by the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays since last winning the American League pennant in 2015, the homer-happy Toronto Blue Jays plan to be the neighbourhood bullies in 2022.

The Saskatchewan Western Hockey League’s Macklin Mohawks have rallied to an SWHL championship.

Congratulations to the U13 Western Prairie Thunder who took home the Provincial Banner and also the League Championship!

The baseball season that almost went by the wayside is ready to go. And if you haven’t been paying close attention, the changes are many.

The U18 Eston Ramblers have won the C Division provincial championship. In the deciding game last week, the downed the Kipling U18 Royals 6-1 in Saturday night action.

Despite a formidable effort, the Senior Kindersley Klippers lost out to the Outlook Ice Hawks in the provincial championship game.

Congratulations on overcoming the Phil Mickelson setback and getting your new golf tour off the ground. Golf fans around the world were excited to hear the announcement of your eight-tournament schedule…

With the weather warming up and spring on its way, it’s fitting that the final SHSAA provincial championship for winter sports took place this weekend.