Josh McPhail has won the 2023 Tamarack men's golf tournament. The Tamarack is an annual match play golf tournament held at Riding Mountain National Park each summer. McPhail defeated Brandon's Brad Pardy 2 and 1 in the final at the Clear Lake golf course. McPhail started the championship shooting a 70 and a 71 in his opening qualifying round,  good enough for 3rd overall. He then disposed of Jason Curtis, Evan Nachtigall, and Mitch Foster prior to meeting Pardy in Saturdays championship match. Pardy fired impressive qualifying rounds of 69 & 72 to finish as the 5th seed. On his way to the final, he eliminated Jason Thorpe, Dan O'Greysik, & defending champion Jarod Crane. Leslie Olson and Tracy Rutlege won the women's scramble defeating Alexa Hutsal and Tia Coulter. Meanwhile, George Panagiotou won the senior's championship, Bruce North took home honors in the master's championship, and Grady Chuback the junior championship. Results for the entire tournament can be viewed here.

Looking to buy-trade-sell some sports cards or memorabilia? CK Sports Cards will be holding a 1-day show at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre (3550 Victoria Avenue) on Saturday September 9, 2023 from 10am-4pm. Come check out vendors that will be showcasing cards and memorabilia from all you favorite sports.  Raw grading submissions will also be available. Admission tickets are available at the door for $2 or online on their website for $1. Vendors interested in setting up a table can contact the host.

Zach Whitecloud signed with the Vegas Golden Knights after finishing his collegiate career in March of 2018. He made his NHL debut later that year (April 5, 2018) against the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers. This June, the former Brandon AAA Midget Wheat King and Virden Oil Capital, and his Vegas Golden Knight teammates captured the Stanley Cup. Today was Whiteclouds day with the cup which included a stop in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.

The Virden Mainline Scramblers went into the final game last night at J and G Homes Arena with a perfect 12 -0 season.  However the WCHA Puckers had a full team filled with various Junior and Pro players and they wanted the perfect season to end on Monday night. Virden Mainline Roster consists of Josh Elmes - Kansas City ECHL Alex Plante - Former 1st round pick of the Edmonton Oilers Ryan White - Former NHL player over 300 games played in the NHL Travis Sanheim - Philadelphia Flyers WCHA Puckers Roster consists of Josh Fluker - Swift Current Broncos WHL Dawson Barteaux - Manitoba Moose AHL Clarke Caswell - Swift Current Broncos WHL Nolan Chastko - Virden Oil Caps MJHL Jaymes Knee - NCAA Tyson Zimmer - Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL Justin Nachbauer - Greenville ECHL KC Couckuyt - Neepawa Titans MJHL Rylee Zimmer - WW Division 1 Championship Results Virden Mainline Scramblers - 2 WCHA Puckers - 1 Game Results - https://www.aaahockey.com/game/show/39901090 Wendy's Summer Hockey League - Division 4 Championships Eagles Nest - 4 in shootout Branstone Financial - 3 Game Results - https://www.aaahockey.com/game/show/39928680  

Following 2-days of men’s qualifying action, the top 16 golfers who will go on to compete in the Tamarack Golf Tournament’s Championship Flight have been determined. A number of previous winners are among the names of those who qualified including Kody Fawcett (2018), Jarod Crane (2022), Derek Solman (2021), and Dustin Dyck (2020 & 2019). Tee times for the Championship flight start at 8:12am tomorrow morning and the full list of qualifiers for each flight can be viewed here. In addition to the Championship Flight there are 12 other flights up for grabs.  Each flight consists of 16 golfers. The Tamarack Golf Tournament is a week long match play event that includes all levels of golfers, from juniors to seniors in their appropriate divisions.  This years tournament is taking place August 18th – 26th at the Clear Lake Golf Course.