Shilo’s Ty Lewis and MacGregor’s Darcy Howarth were the lone golfers to break par Friday during first-day action at the 62nd annual Grey Owl men’s golf tournament, presented by IG Wealth Management, at Clear Lake Golf Course. Lewis went out in 3 under par on the front nine and shot a 2-over-par 38 on the much tougher back nine to fire a 1-under-par 71. Howarth, meanwhile, carded nines of 35 and 36. They have a one-shot lead over Wheat City’s Nolan Ritchie, who had nines of 34 and 38. Calgary’s Jack McDiarmid, who won the Grey Owl 50 years ago this weekend, opened with a 74, as did Wheat City’s Jason Thorpe. Breezy Bend’s Todd Slatnik shot 38-37—75. Eleven-time Grey Owl winner Garth Collings of Breezy Bend opened the tournament with a 76, as did Shilo’s Dylan Williamson, Wheat City’s Jarod Crane and Portage’s Owen Gillespie. Another former champ, Russell’s Brad Clement, opened with a 7-over-par 79. The tournament consists of 36 holes over three days. The low 16 and ties after the first round will make up the championship flight, which will tee off on Sunday morning. The rest of the field, including reigning champion Jay Thiesen, will play their first rounds on Saturday, and some players will complete their second and final round in the 36-hole tournament. Saturday’s tee times and more information can be found at thegreyowl.ca.

The 2024 MJHL Draft, featuring Manitoba prospects born in 2008. was held earlier today. League champions, the Winkler Flyers drafted first after acquiring the number-one pick in a trade with the Winnipeg Freeze this past season. With the pick, they selected Layne Schofield, a forward out of La Salle, MB who last season suited up with the Rink H.A. Winnipeg U17 Prep team. Jonah Lemoine was the first Brandon player selected going to the Portage Terriers with the 9th overall selection in the 1st round. Lemoine was a member of the Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA club last season where the forward amassed 45 points in 44 regular season games. Teammate Jaxon Brick was the second Brandon prospect selected going in the 2nd round, 19th overall to the Swan Valley Stampeders. A number of other players from the Wheat City were drafted Sunday including: Cole Dupuis: OCN Blizzard, 3rd round 28th overall Grady Taylor: Virden Oil Capitals, 3rd round, 37th overall Ethan Stanley: Winkler Flyers, 4th round, 42nd overall Nolan Saunderson: Portage Terries, 5th round, 65th overall Cole LoBreau: Swan Valley Stampeders, 6th round, 68th overall The complete draft list can be viewed here.  

On Saturday June 30, approximately 30 amateur boxing matches will be taking place at the Riverbank Discovery Centre between teams coming from Saskatoon, Regina, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Winnipeg, Selkirk, and Beasujour. Event Highlights: Main Event: Witness highly anticipated battles between some of Western Canada's best and upcoming boxers. Special Undercard: Showcasing local and international rising stars in the boxing world. VIP Experience: Enjoy ringside seats and exclusive access to pre-fight warm-up areas. Interactive Fan Experiences: Meet-and-greets with fighters and photo opportunities. Entertainment: Music performances and entertainment to keep the excitement high before and after the fights. Food and Beverages: A variety of vendors offering a range of refreshments. This is your chance to witness the future stars of boxing and enjoy a night filled with excitement, energy, and entertainment. Get your tickets now and be part of the action! Location: Riverbank Discovery Center, 545 Conservation Drive, Brandon, Manitoba Doors Open at 4:00 PM | Bouts Start at 4:30 PM Ticket Information: Early Bird Tickets: $25 (limited availability) Tickets at the Door: $30 Tables: $500 (seats 8 people) RUSH SEATING Don’t miss out on what promises to be an unforgettable night of boxing excitement. Secure your spot today through our authorized ticketing partner: Peak Performance 863 10th Street Call: 204-727-7016

Professional Bull Riding Tour returned to Westoba Place on Saturday May 25th. Another sold out event and people attended from all over Western Manitoba. Thanks Scramble Studio for the photos.

The 2024 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft took place earlier today and the Wheat Kings used their first round selection (14th overall) to draft forward Chase Surkan. Surkan spent the 2023/24 season with the Regina Pats Blues where he amassed an amazing 135 points in just 27 games played. With their second round pick, the team drafted Prabh Bhathal. Also a forward, Bhathal registered some huge numbers with the Winnipeg Thrashers U15 AAA White team; 119 points in 32 games. Overall, the Wheat Kings made ten selections today including Brandon products Easten Turko (forward) and Urijah Moosetail (goaltender). The complete list of Wheat King picks can be found here. 🏒🗳️THE PICK IS IN!🏒🗳️With our first pick in the 2024 Prospects Draft, brought to you by @WestobaCU, we are pleased to select forward Chase Surkan from the Regina Pats Blues! Chase scored 5 points per game in the Saskatchewan AA ranks last season! Welcome to Wheat City, Chase! pic.twitter.com/yu1K9jSGXi — Brandon Wheat Kings (@bdnwheatkings) May 9, 2024