Bringing the heat
New regional softball team has sights set high in inaugural season
A new U17 regional softball team is making noise following their first-ever week of play. The Lakeland Blaze took to the field for the first time last weekend, playing in a tournament in Sherwood Park, Alta, where Lakeland's Head Coach Scott Reed said he was impressed with the performance since it was the first time th...
May 16, 2024
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WHL Champs
Warriors win first WHL title, complete sweep against Portland
It's jubilation in the Friendly City as the Moose Jaw Warriors are WHL champions for the first time ever.Brayden Schuurman, who scored the overtime winner in Game 3, once again proved to be the decider, scoring with just 5:53 remaining in the third period on Wednesday night."I don't know if it has fully sunk in ye...
May 16, 2024
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PERSERVERANCE, sportsmanship, and dedication
Former Minto Ingram named Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy winner
A goalie who played one season in Prince Albert is being honoured for his perseverance last season in the NHL.The league announced on Wednesday that Connor Ingram, who played with the Arizona Coyotes last season, is this year's winner of the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy.The award recognizes the player who "best ...
May 16, 2024
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Perfect 4 and 0
Coombs backstops young-gun Mustangs to earn first career playoff win
The Melfort Mustangs wrapped up the pool play of this year's Centennial Cup, picking up a 3-1 win over the host, Oakville Blades.Melfort deployed a very young and inexperienced lineup, as they were locked into their playoff position, no matter the result.Despite playing without their top six, in Ryan Duguay, Aidyn Hutc...
May 16, 2024
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Volleyball recap
P.A. volleyball teams cap season on high note
The indoor volleyball season has ended and a couple of Prince Albert-based teams are highlighting their successes. First, the En Fuego U14 girl's team recently returned from a national event in B.C. where they finished 36th among 110 teams across Canada."I feel like the competition was extremely tight," said ...
May 15, 2024
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Gymnastics
Prince Albert Aerials soar high at provincials
The Prince Albert Aerials gymnastics club was well represented at provincials.Over a dozen gymnasts made the trip to Saskatoon last weekend, and returned home with a number of medals. Among them was 11-year-old Lucia Tamayo who finished second in vault, second in uneven bars, and fourth overall for the CCP6 level.Meanw...
May 15, 2024
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Hot start
Prince Albert Aces start season strong with tournament win
It's been a great start to the season for the U11 A Prince Albert Aces.The girl's softball team won their first tournament of the season last weekend, bringing home the gold medal from an early bird tournament in Saskatoon. It was the team's first game action of the season after some inclement weather led to some cance...
May 14, 2024
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Life in the fast lane
Prince Albert bowling duo finishes fourth at Nationals
Prince Albert's Bella Mulhall and Taryn Dumont have gone the distance and earned the respect of their province.They competed last week at the National Senior Girls' Doubles Bowling Championship and finished in a tie for fourth with British Columbia. This was Dumont's first trip to Nationals and told paNOW it was really...
May 13, 2024
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NAHC 2024
A silver finish for Team Sask. men at National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
Team Saskatchewan is coming home with one medal from the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Alberta.The men's team faced Ontario in the gold medal game on Saturday but fell 4-0, to settle for silver.The team made it to the final after a nail-biting 4-3 win over B.C. in the semi-finals.Konnor Watson, Conner Bea...
May 13, 2024
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Badminton Provincials
Nipawin locals claim hardware during badminton provincials on home court
The Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association (SHSAA) held their annual badminton provincials at Nipawin's L.P. Miller Comprehensive School this past weekend that saw a handful of athletes collect hardware on home court. Nipawin's Martina Moore and Toni Akinwuntan won gold in girls doubles, going undefeated in the...
May 12, 2024
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