Curling often begins with small moments - a first step onto the ice, learning to slide and balance, finding the rhythm of the sweep, and the precise push of the stone from the hack.For North Battleford's Chloe Semeniuk, those moment came when she was just a toddler."I first stepped on the ice when I was just littl...

Saskatchewan's decades-long drought at the Montana's Brier will continue at least one more year after a Thursday that curling fans in the province would probably prefer to forget.It was a nightmare evening for Saskatoon's Mike McEwen rink, falling 6-3 to Manitoba's Matt Dunstone rink to end the week with back-to-back l...

As the final cheers echoed through the arena and the ceremonial flame was extinguished Saturday, Meadow Lake gold medalists Grant Fillion and Denzara Crawford stood among hundreds of competitors reflecting on a week that felt both overwhelming and unforgettable.Competing on home soil for Team Rivers West, the two teena...

As athletes step onto the podium at the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games, the medals placed around their necks carry more than victories.They carry a piece of Meadow Lake, designed by a local woman whose artwork is now part of the province's sporting history.Sara Cydejko, a teacher at Jonas Samson Middle School, created ...

Red Pheasant Cree Nation's Chief is highlighting a job well done after a weekend of sporting events. For three days, athletes gathered at the First Nation to participate in the fourth annual Winterfest. During the tournament, 16 hockey teams, 20 volleyball teams, and 20 basketball teams from First Nations in western Ca...

Under the bright lights of the opening ceremony, Rivers West athlete Tristan Maatman stepped onto the floor carrying more than just his team colours - he carried the pride of home."I feel amazing coming back to the games. It feels like a home that I kind of went away with, but now I went back here now," the 1...

MILAN - Laurent Dubreuil sat cross-legged inside the oval at Milano Speed Skating Stadium, arms raised in the air, after what he called the "most stressful minutes" of his life.The veteran Canadian speedskater had set an Olympic record time in the men's 500 metres moments earlier, but feared it might not even...

Canadian speedskater Valérie Maltais has won the bronze medal in the women's 3,000 metres at the Milan Cortina Games.Maltais, from La Baie, Que., finished in three minutes 56.93 seconds while skating in a blistering eighth pairing with gold medallist Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy.It was Maltais's first individ...

Jolene Campbell's Saskatchewan rink will end its run at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts this year with its Thursday afternoon game.The team, featuring Robyn Silvernagle at third, Rachel Big Eagle at second and lead Dayna Demmans, was eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday night with a loss to Ontario's Hailey A...

With the whistle blown and the mats crowded with competition, Carpenter High School's Spartan wrestlers didn't just show up in Regina, they fought their way onto the podium.The Spartans returned home with two gold medals following a weekend at the O'Neill Titan Invitational, a large tournament that brings together both...

The lights cut through the dark as gloves met leather and a packed crowd leaned forward in their seats, turning the Meadow Lake Civic Centre into a proving ground for local boxers.Demers Boxing's fight night drew an estimated 400 people on Jan. 17, filling every chair in the building and spilling into standing room onl...

Kian Schaffer-Baker will remain in green and white.The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced that slotback Kian Schaffer-Baker has signed a two-year contract extension.The Mississauga, Ont., product was taken by the Riders in the fourth round (30th overall) in the 2020 CFL Draft.He has appeared in 57 games for Saskat...

The World Junior U20 hockey championships are a tradition that Canadian hockey fans across the country look forward to every single year. This past tournament, the Canadian squad took home the bronze with a 6-3 win in the bronze medal game over Finland. Saskatchewan's lone representative on team Canada was University o...

The Battlefords North Stars are still buzzing days after being part of one of the most memorable games in Canadian junior hockey history.It took a Canadian Junior Hockey League and Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League record 21 rounds of a shootout before Finlay Klippenstein finally sealed the dramatic 3-2 victory over th...

Team Knapp is heading to the Brier.Regina's Kelly Knapp, along with lead Mat Ring, second Dustin Kidby and third Brennan Jones defeated Rylan Kleiter's rink 9-4 on Sunday evening at the 2026 SaskTel Tankard Men's Championship in Melville.💚Meet your 2025 SaskTel Tankard Provincial Champions! 💚Team Knapp will repre...

Golf Saskatchewan has chosen host clubs for the upcoming amateur championship season. Meadow Lake Golf Club will be hosting the Senior/Men's Mid-Master (40+) Championships scheduled for July 24 - 26. "We are excited to announce the 2026 schedule which features a handful of premier Saskatchewan courses that will be...

With about 1,600 athletes expected to arrive in just over a month, the communities of Meadow Lake and Flying Dust First Nation are entering the final stretch of preparations for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games, which run Feb. 15 to 21.Games manager Brittani Dunsing said planning has now moved firmly into its final p...

Tylan Henrikson (Yorkton Terriers) tied the championship game with 14.4 seconds left, and Ethan Andrews (Estevan Bruins) buried the OT winner as Team SJHL claimed the Viking Cup with a 5-4 win over SAIT on Saturday. A team of all-stars primarily born in 2005 and 2006 represented the league and showcased their talents t...

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $60 million, four-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday.The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced.Okamoto will get a $5 million signing bonus, a...

Team Canada's offensive firepower was on showcase in a quarterfinals win over Slovakia at the 2026 World Juniors Hockey Championship.Canada recorded five goals in the first period to power it to a 7-1 win at the U20 World Hockey Championships.It was the first time Canada had advanced to the semifinals since 2023 after ...

The job's not finished yet, but Team Canada is getting closer to being back on the podium at the World Juniors.The Canadian team (3-1-0-0) finished at the top of Group B after going undefeated in the round robin. It was the first time Canada finished at the top of its group in the U20 World Hockey Championships since t...

In the quiet moments before the bell, Kody Couillonneur stood outside the ropes and tried to steady his breathing.The crowd in Regina was loud, the lights bright, and the weight of the moment heavy. For the first time, the Meadow Lake boxer was about to step into a sanctioned bout - not just any fight, but the co-main ...

Weyburn has been selected to host the 2028 Saskatchewan Summer Games, returning the multi-sport event to the southeast community for the first time since 2004. The Saskatchewan Games Council announced the decision Monday, saying the weeklong competition is expected to draw about 1,800 athletes, coaches and mission staf...

Trevor Harris isn't done yet.With questions surrounding his future after winning the 2025 Grey Cup, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed the 39-year-old quarterback to a one-year contract extension.He is coming off one of the best seasons in his 13-season CFL career, winning the 112th Grey Cup and be...

There are plenty of pending free agents the Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to bring back - and a few of the players already locked in for 2026 have already begun their recruitment pitches."That started happening weeks ago," said defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr, who is signed through 2026. "We have a...

Four months after a fire levelled the St. Cyr Trails Club chalet near Meadow Lake, volunteers are deep into construction on a replacement building - a push the club hopes will keep the venue on track to host cross-country and Para Nordic skiing at the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games in February. When the fire hit, club ...

One last point ended the match, and with it, the Carpenter High School Spartans completed a flawless straight-sets march to the 4A provincial boys volleyball championship.Their unbeaten run included four straight-sets wins in round-robin play, followed by playoff victories over Melville, Humboldt and Moose Jaw Central ...

The final weekend of high school volleyball provincials wrapped up on Saturday.The 4A schools competed in North Battleford.Meadow Lake finished on top after beating Moose Jaw Central in the final. Melfort took the bronze.The 3A tournament was held in Regina.Briercrest Christian finished first, followed by Regina Christ...