An important piece of a winning team
Assistant coach Tye Scherger plays vital role in Mustangs' championship season
There are a lot of different moving parts within an organization when it comes to building a championship sports team.For the Melfort Mustangs and their 2023/24 win of the SJHL Championship and a finish as runner-up at Nationals, one piece of the puzzle was new to the team (at least in a way) and helped push the club t...
May 30, 2024
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Signing local
Raiders sign local product Connor Howe to scholarship and development agreement
The Prince Albert Raiders put pen to paper with another one of their picks from this year's WHL Prospects Draft. The club signed Prince Albert's Connor Howe to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement on Thursday, making him the third prospect to be signed from the 2024 Draft along with second overall pick Brock Cri...
May 30, 2024
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New coach
Raiders announce new assistant coach ahead of 2024-25 season
The Prince Albert Raiders welcomed a new face behind the bench on Thursday, announcing Conor Yawney as their new assistant coach. "I'm really excited to make the next step in my career," Yawney said. "I'm not from the area, but I have family up in Northern Saskatchewan. I know a little bit about Prince A...
May 30, 2024
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Golf
Cooke Municipal set to host northern golf tournament this weekend
About 65 golfers are travelling to Prince Albert's Cooke Municipal Golf Course this weekend to compete in the annual Ladies Northern Tournament.Co-chair of the event Jackie Packet said its one of the province's top golf events and attracts the top female amateur golfers from throughout the province and beyond."Kat...
May 30, 2024
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Mem Cup
Warriors stay alive at Memorial Cup, advance to semifinals
The Moose Jaw Warriors have advanced to the semifinals of the Memorial Cup, staving off elimination Tuesday night in Saginaw.A shorthanded goal by Aiden Ziprick - who only had a single goal in the WHL season - gave Moose Jaw the lead with 1:34 remaining in the game.An empty-netter pushed the Warriors' lead to 5-3 as Mo...
May 30, 2024
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Track and Field Athlete
Former Huskie, Choiceland native, finishes second in Saskatoon Marathon
A former University of Saskatchewan Huskie was in the winner's circle this past Sunday, following the 2024 running of the Saskatoon Marathon.Choiceland native Kaden Nilson finished second in the men's portion of the event, clocking in with a time of 2:34:43."I was hoping to be on the higher end of the placing, so ...
May 29, 2024
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Olympic Dreams
Humboldt native qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics
A woman's basketball player from Humboldt recently achieved one of her lifelong dreams... qualifying for the Olympic Games.Paige Crozon, a two-time defending gold medalist on the FIBA 3x3 women's circuit, alongside her teammates Kacie Bosch, and Michelle and Katherine Plouffe, took it down to the wire to earn their tic...
May 29, 2024
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Play ball!
Weekend events adding to softball, baseball buzz in P.A.
Prince Albert will be hosting a pair of tournaments this weekend as the baseball and softball seasons kick into high gear.First up, the city is hosting the fourth annual Shaye Amundson Memorial Softball Tournament, beginning on Friday May 31 and running until Sunday June 2.There will be 32 female teams across four divi...
May 28, 2024
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Lacrosse
Successful weekend for young lacrosse players
Over the weekend, Prince Albert was home to dozens of young lacrosse players from various corners of the province.A total of 17 teams, across three age groups, took part in the annual Bolt Supply House Classic Lacrosse Tournament. And over three days, there were 36 games played between Steuart Arena and Kinsmen Arena.T...
May 27, 2024
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All good things must come to an end
Mustangs wrap up 2023/24 season with championship banquet
The Melfort Mustangs 2023/2024 season has officially come to an end.The entire organization and its players were celebrated one last time Friday night, following a year for the history books."Looking back when you start the year, obviously you want to be in the mix and have a chance at a championship. We always th...
May 26, 2024
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