Local Sports News

The 2020 IG Wealth Management Bobcat BIRT Cup held on July 10 raised $45,000 for local causes. The Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba Westman Chapter, Pawsitive Communities, baseball diamond upgrades in Oak River, the Brandon U18 Wheat Kings hockey club, Making Faces and the Bobcat BIRT Cup Athletic Scholarship Endowment were among the organizations listed to receive… July 22, 2020

Tamarack Golf Tournament is proud to say it will continue for its 87th year from August 15th to August 22nd again at the beautiful Clear Lake Golf Course in Riding Mountain National Park. Golfers from across Canada will once again gather to reconnect with friends, the area and enjoy a world-class family golf tournament. Once… July 15, 2020

The Brandon Wheat Kings drafted 17-year old Russian defenceman Yaroslav Busygin 39th overall in Tuesday's Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. The  6’2”, 170 lb blueliner skated with 3-different teams in 2019/20, including time in Russia’s top junior hockey league. From Tuesday's release: “He’s a really dependable, smart defenceman who played the off side in a difficult league. We look… July 1, 2020

Cartwright Minor Baseball is thrilled to receive $5600.00 from the Westoba Credit Union Inspire Program to build a shade canopy on the Cartwright Ball Diamonds this summer. “The ball diamonds are gathering place for our entire community,” said Pam Enns, Cartwright Minor Baseball volunteer. “This space is primarily used during ball season, but this project… June 26, 2020

Hockey Brandon is accepting head coaching applications for the 2020 - 21 season for the following teams: Under 17 (U17) AAA – League: Winnipeg Under 17 (U17) AAA Prep Under 15 (U15) AAA – League: Winnipeg Under 15 (U15) AAA Division 1 Under 15 (U15) AA – League: Winnipeg Under 15 (U15) AA Division Under 13… June 24, 2020