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A local golfer who got his first hole-in-one this weekend didn't wait long for his second, recording another ace just 48-hours later. On Saturday, Jared Sowiak had a hole-in-one on the 15th hole at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course. Then 48 hours later at the Wheat City Golf Course the former Vincent Massey Vikings goalie and captain recorded… September 7, 2020

Most golfers can play the game their entire life without ever recording a hole-in-one. Local 12-year old golfer, Ethan Stanley can now add his name to the list of those who have. Stanley, who lists Jason Day as his favorite golfer, used his 9-iron on Saturday to ace the 107 yard, hole 8 at the… September 6, 2020

The city of Winnipeg is getting another MJHL hockey team as today the league announced that an expansion franchise has been awarded to 50 Below Sports + Entertainment for the upcoming 2020-21 season.  50 Below also owns the MJHL’s Winnipeg Blues and the Western Hockey League’s Winnipeg Ice. From tonight's release. "“50 Below Sports + Entertainment,… September 4, 2020

Local golfer, Mark Shanks sunk an ace at the Wheat City Golf Course on Thursday. He used a 5-hybrid on the 195-yard shot on hole No. 14. The shot was witnessed by Eric Dickson and Bryan Ferguson. Shanks is no stranger to celebrating an ace, have scored two hole-in-ones previously: one at the Minnedosa Golf &… August 28, 2020

Division 1 The Virden-Birtle Mainline Motors Scramblers erupted for 4 straight goals in the second period en route to a hard fought 7-4 victory over True Hockey. Scoring for the Scramblers was Zee Ziemer, Jeremy Champagne, Braeden Boschman (2), Dakota Scheirlinck, Rylee Zimmer, and Devon Leblanc. Ben McCartney (2), Cory King, and Troy Hamilton replied for… August 27, 2020