Last call to help reno the rink
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Help Wawanessa reno their rink. Built-in 1976 their rink is in need of some updating. In efforts to help raise the necessary funds they are currently holding a lottery with some great prizes up for grabs including a $50,000 credit to the Glenboro Home building Centre or $40,000 cash. For more information, or to order…
New cricket pitch under construction in Brandon
Construction on a new cricket pitch has begun in Brandon. Located at Simplot Millenium Park, the site will serve as the first official cricket pitch in the city. Over the next few weeks concrete will be poured in followed by installation of the mat. Up until now Westman Cricket and its 150-200 adult members have…
Danielson, Geekie Off to Hockey Canada’s U18 Camp
Wheat Kings Nate Danielson was named among the forty-five hockey players from across the country that will head to Calgary (July 25-Aug. 4) for Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team summer development camp. Danielson, recently completed his first season with the Wheat Kings tallying 15-points in 24-games. He is one of 26 forwards who were invited.…
Brandon golfers finish strong at the Manitoba Junior Championships
The 99th edition of the Manitoba Junior Championships wrapped up today out at the Shilo Golf Club. Ten year old Hunter Oakden became only the 2nd Brandonite to take home the 12u Provincial Championship. The last local golfer to win was the late Dan Hallderson in 1964. Hunter won by four strokes with rounds of…
Wheat Kings Select Forward from Belarus
Brandon, MB – For the first time thirteen years, the Brandon Wheat Kings have headed to Belarus for their first round CHL Import Draft selection, taking 17-year-old forward Zakhar Polshakov from the Belarussian U18 program. The 5’10”, 170-pound centreman scored nine times and added 17 assists in 38 games with his club team last season…
