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Basketball and Beyond
Honouring Michael Linklater: Indigenous basketball icon and youth advocate
A standing ovation echoed through the SaskTel Centre on July 5 as the Province of Saskatchewan made a historic announcement, recognizing the day officially as Michael Linklater Day. The honour celebrates the extraordinary impact that Michael Linklater, a basketball legend, community leader, and proud member of Thunderc...
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2025 Saskatchewan Amateur Golf Championships
Local kid to compete as first-ever amateur on home course
The 2025 Saskatchewan Amateur Golf Championships began Tuesday morning at the Humboldt Golf Club (HGC), and a local teen is looking to make his mark.Humboldt's Tryce Wallin will be competing in the event, his first time ever in the Sask. Am tournament.At just 16 years old, Wallin will be one of the youngest members in ...
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Comeback Queens
U13 Melfort Spirit win provincial gold, earn spot in Westerns
A local softball team became provincial champions this past weekend and will head to Westerns at the beginning of August.The U13A Melfort Spirit were crowned in Saskatoon, defeating the hometown Hustlers in comeback fashion, 11-10 in seven."It's still kind of surreal at this moment, and it was definitely quite a d...
Jul 14, 2025
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From player to coach
Clarke Huxley hired as Mustangs' new assistant coach
The Melfort Mustangs have hired a new assistant coach, as yet another former player returned to be behind the bench.Clarke Huxley is the newest member of the Mustangs' coaching staff, replacing Tye Scherger's former role."It's special, just being a player there, it means a lot more. Wearing the jersey, you know wh...
Jul 14, 2025
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Local Sports

Sask. Junior Golf Championships
Local players finish just behind the leaders at Junior Golf Championships
The final round of the 2025 Saskatchewan Junior Golf Championships is complete, as the three-day tournament wrapped up on Thursday at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre.While no local golfers finished top three in either the junior men's or women's overall group, some were quite close to the top and in some cases...
Jul 11, 2025
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Hard to replace
What Scherger meant to Mustangs organization during two seasons as assistant coach
There's only one downfall of having an organization full of amazing people doing amazing things... it's hard to keep them together because everyone wants them.The same can be said for the past two Melfort Mustangs seasons, whether it's players moving on to the college or university level, or their assistant coach accep...
Jul 11, 2025
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Roy homers for Canada
Peker homers twice to bring Argentina over Canada
Canada was coming off a big come from behind win over Venezuela to improve to 1-1; Argentina came into the game looking for a win in their final of the round robin stage, and the final game of the night under the lights at the Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert. Both teams traded home runs in the middle of the g...
Jul 11, 2025
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Chasing Glory
Local golfers near the top entering final round of Junior Golf Championships
The final round of the 2025 Saskatchewan Junior Golf Championships is today (Thursday) in Lloydminster.After two rounds of play, golfers from Humboldt, Prince Albert and North Battleford find themselves in contention in their respective divisions.Tee times started at 7 a.m. this morning with the final groupings set to ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Back on the pro grind
Former Trojan attends first NHL Development Camp in five years
A former Tisdale Trojan attended Vancouver Canucks development camp last week, his third career camp with an NHL organization.Roddy Ross, a 25-year-old native of Meadow Lake, had previously attended camps with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2019 and 2020.Ross was drafted by the Flyers back in 2019, going 169th overall in t...
Jul 10, 2025
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Links Season
Humboldt, Prince Albert, and Battlefords golfers inside top 5 after day 1 of Junior Golf Championships
Day one of the 2025 Saskatchewan Junior Golf Championships is now complete, with day two currently underway.Hosted at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre, the tournament has numerous local players near the top of the leaderboards Wednesday.Starting with the JR Male Golfers (Back Tees), Prince Albert's Wyatt Nelson...
Jul 09, 2025
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FIBA 3x3
Crozon, Canada claim bronze at 2025 World Cup
The 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, recently, and the new-look Canadian Women's squad, featuring Humboldt native Paige Crozon, brought home a bronze medal.The third-place finish at the biggest and arguably most important tournament of this year's 3x3 season capped off a multi-week stay in Mon...
Jul 07, 2025
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Another U Sports Commit
Mustangs Belton commits to Brock University
Yet another graduating Melfort Mustang will extend their hockey career at the university level.Logan Belton has announced his commitment to Brock University, where he will become a Badger for the 2025/26 season."Belton was a key piece of the Mustangs' forward group over the past three seasons... his offensive skil...
Jul 04, 2025
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Rising up the ranks
Scherger accepts position with Blades, Mustangs in search of new assistant coach
Melfort Mustangs assistant coach Tye Scherger, has accepted a position with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League.Scherger, who rejoined the Mustangs organization two years ago after previously playing for the club as an assistant captain, is the Blades' newest assistant coach."I'd like to thank Trevor...
Jul 03, 2025
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Going Camping
Locals and Raiders among names at NHL Development Camps
The Prince Albert and North Central areas of the province are well represented at NHL Development Camps this week. Among those attending camps with one of the 32 NHL clubs include eight current and former Raiders and a handful of players who were born around the area. Starting off with the locals, two players hail from...
Jul 02, 2025
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Excelling at every level
Humboldt ballplayer named to three separate Team Sask. rosters
A Humboldt baseball player is set for a busy couple of months, as she's been named to three separate Team Sask. rosters.Camden Suchan is just 16 years old, yet she will be on the 16U Girls' Canada Summer Games roster, the 19U Women's Team Sask roster, and the Women's Team Sask roster."I'm very excited for my summe...
Jul 02, 2025
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Runs in the family
Baptiste Chuckwagon Racing Team getting set for Calgary Stampede
For the Baptiste family out of Cando and Red Pheasant First Nation, chuckwagon racing has been a part of their lives from the moment they stepped foot on to the earth. Now, the Baptiste Chuckwagon Racing Team is preparing for the Calgary Stampede for another year, an event that's meant a lot to their family. This year,...
Jun 29, 2025
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Kyle Froehlich
Nipawin ballplayer reflects on career, All-American honours
A baseball player from Nipawin just concluded his college career at the University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler).Kyle Froehlich ended his college eligibility at the NCAA Division II level, as his team fell to the eventual champion Tampa Spartans in the Finals bracket of the College World Series (CWS)."I think our a...
Jun 27, 2025
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Golden Bears
Captain Thornton commits to U of A
Another Melfort Mustang will be joining the U Sports ranks and competing in Canada West.The team's most recent captain, Ty Thornton, has committed to the University of Alberta, becoming a Golden Bear."I'm super excited to be able to stick around home and be with friends and family, and have those Edmonton experien...
Jun 26, 2025
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The Univeristy of Saskatchewan Mustangs?
Former Mustang Venne commits to U of S, joining Somers and Andrusiak
The University of Saskatchewan Huskie men's hockey team has added another player who at one time was a prominent member of the Melfort Mustangs.James Venne has committed to the U of S, joining former teammate Zac Somers, as well as Mustang defenceman Nic Andrusiak, in Saskatoon.Venne also played with Ben Tkachuk, who o...
Jun 25, 2025
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Regular Season Dates
SJHL releases 2025/26 season schedule
The 2025/26 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) regular season schedule has been released.The season will begin on Friday, September 19, with all twelve teams in action.The defending champion Melfort Mustangs will start their campaign at home on opening night against their division rivals - the Nipawin Hawks.Meanw...
Jun 25, 2025
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Tristan Frei
Former Mustang promoted to Regina Pats Assistant GM
A member of the Melfort Mustangs 'minion line' is now a high-up member of a Western Hockey League's front office staff.Tristan Frei has spent the past two seasons as the Regina Pats Manager of Hockey Operations, and on Tuesday, was promoted to the team's new assistant general manager."I'm very honoured and gratefu...
Jun 25, 2025
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NCAA Div III
Hawks Trakakis commits to Chatham University
Nipawin Hawks goaltender Nik Trakakis has committed to a post secondary hockey career.The now 21-year-old is set to attend Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he will become a member of the Cougars."We're thrilled to see Nik take the next step in his hockey career," said the Hawks coaching st...
Jun 24, 2025
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Hockey Commitments
Broncos Fouquette commits to U of C, team signs B.C. netminder
The Humboldt Broncos had a pair of commitments over the weekend.One of their graduating players has signed at the U Sports level. Defenceman Tre Fouquette is the newest member of the University of Calgary Dinos.Fouquette, a native of Warman, Sask. split his Junior A career between the Western Hockey League and the Sask...
Jun 23, 2025
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2017/18 Humboldt Broncos
Jacob Leicht Memorial Courts now open
Brand new basketball and pickleball courts are now open for use in Humboldt, which will then transition to an outdoor rink in the winter.The Jacob Leicht Memorial Outdoor Rink and Courts, in honour of the Humboldt native and 2017/18 Bronco, have been in the works since 2020, and as of Tuesday (June 17th), the gates are...
Jun 19, 2025
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Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Broncos' Olson commits to Briercrest Clippers
Humboldt Broncos defenceman Orin Olson has committed to the Briercrest Clippers of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) for the 2025/26 season.Olson, a 21-year-old blueliner, spent just one season in Humboldt, racking up two goals, seven assists, and 100 penalty minutes in 53 regular season games. He later a...
Jun 19, 2025
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Annual General Meeting
Hawks host 2025 AGM, optimistic about upcoming season
The Nipawin Hawks hosted their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday evening as they reviewed the 2024/25 season and looked ahead to the 2025/26 campaign.At the AGM, the Hawks elected their new Board of Governors, with one new addition and one subtraction. The club is still looking for an additional two.Meanwhile, Rob Nich...
Jun 18, 2025
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Coach of the Year
Blevins, Mustangs honoured at NHL Global Coaches Clinic
Melfort Mustangs Head Coach Trevor Blevins and assistant coach Tye Scherger were in Toronto over the weekend, attending the National Hockey League Coaches' Association (NHLCA) Global Coaches Clinic.There, Blevins received his Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Coach of the Year honours, the Darcy Haugan/Mark Cross Me...
Jun 18, 2025
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Crushing defeat
Oilers fans in Sask. shocked and heartbroken after second straight Stanley Cup loss
Edmonton Oilers fans in Saskatoon were feeling heartbroken and dejected after their team lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year.After the Oilers tied the series with an incredible Game 4 win to bring the series back to Edmonton for Game 5, many thought they had a chance to wi...
Jun 18, 2025
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