Flin Flon is getting ready to celebrate their Centennial to recognize 100 years as a community in Northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan  in 2027.

The Flin Flon Bombers have been an intricate part in the community for those 100 years from generations of players to volunteers, local fans, sponsors, billet parents and Bomber Board members.

A lot of events are being planned to celebrate this incredible milestone.

Some events will take place this year including the Home Opener Weekend taking place on September the 25th and 26th. That will include the home opener on Friday against Laronge with the Bomber Alumni game and SJHL Hall Of Fame ceremony on Saturday.

The organization will be holding the Bomber Bash in the Summer of 2027, which will be Saturday July the 3rd which will include a Ball Hockey Tournament, live music  and more at Creekside Park.

The Bombers will also be involved in the 100 Year Celebration Weekend which will include a meet and greet with special guests. There will also be a social with live entertainment and an Alumni Golf Tournament.

More information will be posted once all the events are finalized.

All Alumni are encouraged to register at bombers.ca.

The Northern Way Sports Charity Golf Tournament will once again kick off Connor Dewar's Hockey Camp week on Monday, August 10.

Halcrow Lake Golf & Country Club will once again play host to the exciting event. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with a shotgun start scheduled for 12:00 p.m.

The tournament will also feature a delicious dinner, presentations, and great prizes. To register for this 18+ event, stop by the clubhouse or call 204-627-2300.

One of the most popular tournaments of the local golf season will be the annual Senior's Open coming up on Wednesday August the 12th.

It kicks off with a shotgun start at 9am.

It is $60.00 for members and $100.00 for non members which includes 18 holes of golf, dinner and prizes.

Sign up at the Pro-Shop at 306-688-5555 and come out and enjoy a great day of golf.

Hockey Canada made it official today that Fort McMurray Alberta will be the host of the 2027 Centennial Cup.

The Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons, Canada’s National Junior A Championship, returns to Fort McMurray from May 6-16. The tournament was previously held in the city in 2000, when the host Oil Barons captured their lone national title on home ice. Overall, it will mark the seventh time Alberta has welcomed the best Junior A teams in the country.

This past year the tournament was hosted in Summerside PEI, and the Flin Flon Bombers represented the SJHL at the ten team tournament after winning their first league title in 33 years.

Flin Flon went 2-2 in the round robin and failed to make the playoff round.

The Tournament was won by the MJHL'S Niverville Night Hawks who went undefeated in the tournament,  including a 4 to 1 win over the host team, the Summerside West Capitals 4 to 1 in the Championship final.

Schedules and ticket information for the  2027 Centennial Cup will be available at a later date. 

For more information on Hockey Canada, the Centennial Cup , you  visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along via social media on Facebook, X,  Instagram and TikTok.

If you are looking to cool off this week you can make your way to the new Hudbay Aquatic Centre today and Friday between 1 and 4pm,  and Thursday night at 7pm for a Public Swim.

The prices are $10.50 for Adults, Youth $7.88, Senior's $9.19 and a whole family can come out for $26.25.

There are discounts for residents and make sure you check out the Aqua Centre calender for all the different events taking place in August on the Flin Flon Rec Facebook page.

The Legion is asking everyone to save the date! This September, the branch will be hosting a fun golf day at the Halcrow Lake Golf & Country Club.

The event will also feature a putting contest and a $10,000 hole-in-one challenge. Be sure to stay tuned for more details by joining the branch's official Facebook group.

In other Legion news, the branch will be hosting a Sports Day next month at the Kinsmen Ball Diamond, located at the end of Crossley Avenue. The day will feature disc golf, cornhole, bocce ball, and much more.

The Sports Day is open to both members and non-members ages 18 and older. Entry fees vary depending on which event you choose to participate in. To sign up or learn more, contact Comrade Mark A. at 1-204-679-8192.

Another August long weekend is upon us and that means the return of the historic Roller Goodwin Hockey Tournament starting this Friday at the Whitney Forum.

14 teams are ready to go including Team Simon, Beer Up, Firemen, The Dump Bears, Team Chudy, Team Donaghy, Kro's Pros, Team McKenzie, Team Crone, Westwood Moose, Team Beauchamp, The Doughboys, Team Rideout and Team Quinn.

Action kicks off  this Friday with Team Simon hooking up with Beer Up at 3pm and the Firemen against the Dump Bears at 4:30pm and Team Chudy against Team Donaghy at 6pm.

The full schedule of games can be seen on the Flin Flon Bombers Facebook page.

One of the highlights of the weekend will be the Social on Sunday night at the Flin Flon Community Hall featuring the ban On Alert.

Cocktails at 6 and dinner at 6:30, with the Social starting at 9pm.

Tickets are $25.00 for the Social and $50.00 for Dinner and Social, and tickets are available online at bombers.ca or the Bomber office on Flin Flon's Main Street.

Cranberry Portage is getting ready to host a Beach Volleyball Tournament this weekend to coincide with the 35th annual Cranberry Trout Challenge.

It will take place this Saturday and Sunday on Lake Athapap with the registration deadline this Friday at 8pm.

There will be an $80.00 entry fee and teams must have 4 players including two males and two females. Tournament format will be based on the number of teams that enter.

If you are interested in taking part you can call or message on Facebook, Jeremy Head or Michelle Gamblin.

With the Flin Flon Minor Hockey season just a little more than a  month away, they are still in need of some Rep Coach's for the up coming season.

They still need to find Coach's for the U-11 Northland Ford Bombers, U-13 Kinsmen Bombers, U-15 Werbicki Trucking Bombers, U-11 Female Bombers and U-13 Female Bombers.

Once again if you are interested in any of these positions you can e-mail repteamcoordinator@gmail.com.

Don't forget that online registration will be starting August the 1st  and the season will officially start with the 3 on 3 Jamboree August the 29th at the Whitney Forum. Registration is coming soon.

Congratulations to Flin Flon Minor Hockey's Adam Ricard on receiving a volunteer award from the  Norman Minor Hockey Association.

Ricard was the Tournament Coordinator for both the 2025 U-11 A and 2026 U-13 B Hockey Provincials.

Adam was very instrumental in the success of both these events on and off the ice and has been an intricate part of the Flin Flon Minor Hockey Board of Directors for many years.

Ricard also continues to work hard for the Flin Flon Bomber Board of Directors and has also been involved with their association in lots of different capacities.  

August is upon us and that means another busy month at the Phantom Lake Golf Club.

It all begins with the YZ Tournament on Sunday August the 2nd.

The Mike Jones Tournament will take place the following Sunday August the 9th, followed by Junior Lessons on the 10th,  the Senior Tournament on the 12th, USW Tournament on the 15th and 22nd.

The Flin Flon Fire Department will have their Tournament on the 23rd, Followed by the Bergman Tournament on the 29th and Flin Flon Credit Union Tournament on the 30th.

There will also be the weekly events including Ladies and Men's Night and the Senior Ladies and Men's Mingle.

For tee times and more information contact the Phantom Lake Golf Club  Pro- Shop at 306-688-5555.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard are calling for potential billets to sign up and help out during training camp and the regular season. This very rewarding opportunity also comes with its own unique perks. Billet families will receive $600 per month, one season ticket, and, of course, the chance to show players what northern hospitality is all about. More information on how to inquire can be found on their official website and Facebook page.

In other Blizz news, another trade occurred last week between the Northern Manitoba Blizzard and the Winnipeg Blues. The Blizz traded forward Kayne Pawlick and a Player Development Fee to the Blues in exchange for netminder Kannen Kirkwood, a 2007-born goaltender from Calgary, AB. This marks yet another move by Northern Manitoba as they continue to bolster their roster ahead of the upcoming season.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard wants hockey families to know there are still spots available in its U7/U9 Hockey School.

The camp will take place late next month and offers a fun opportunity for young players to get a head start on the upcoming hockey season while developing their skills on the ice.

For more information or to register, visit normanblizzard.com.

Cranberry Portage is preparing for their 35th annual Trout Challenge once again happening on July 31st to August the 2nd.

Besides the fishing,  there are lots of other events to enjoy for the whole family.

The weekend will kick off with the Boat Parade on Friday night starting at 7pm followed by the Penny Parade happening at the Curling Rink.

Saturday and Sunday, August the 1st and 2nd there will be lots of other events including kids games, a casting contest, horseshoe and cribbage tournament all hosted by the MMF.

There will also be the Artisan Market at the Cranberry Museum on Saturday, Beach Volleyball Tournament, Beer Garden and Creighton's Pizza will supply the Food Vendor.

Follow all the details on the Cranberry Trout Challenge facebook page.

U-15 Norman Northstar try-outs are going to be taking place on August the 22nd and 23rd at the C.A Nesbit Arena in Thompson.

Try-outs are for any players in Northern Manitoba born in 2012 and 2013.

The deadline to register is August the 16th. You can find the registration link on the U-15 Norman Northstars Facebook page.

The Northstars play in the Winnipeg AAA League.

The Norman Northstars’ annual two-week conditioning camp is back and open to the U15 age group.

This year’s camp is perfectly timed, taking place the week before and the week after the U15 AAA tryouts—making it an excellent opportunity for U15 players preparing for tryouts to get on the ice, sharpen their skills, and stay game-ready.

Former U18 Head Coach Justin Valentino will be leading the on-ice sessions, while Tyler Davis will be running dedicated goalie sessions.

Whether you’re looking to get some extra reps in before tryouts, stay sharp afterward, or attend both weeks, this camp is a great opportunity for any player planning to try out for the U15 AAA team.

Once again you can sign up on the U-15 Norman Northstars Facebook page.

The Pas Minor Hockey is offering a great incentive for hockey families across the tri-community.

Parents who register their players between now and August 1 will save $100 on player registration fees. The organization is encouraging anyone planning to register one or more players to sign up as soon as possible to take advantage of the discount.

For more information, visit thepasminorhockey.ca or the organization's official Facebook page.

Congratulations to two UM alum, Desiree Scott  and Christina Litz  for inspiring the next generation of women's soccer players in Canada. The two are bringing a Northern Super League franchise team to Winnipeg which will start playing next fall.

Desiree Scott is an Olympic gold medalist who played on the UM Bisons soccer team between 2005 and 2009. Christina Litz is the President of Canada's first women's pro soccer league, the Northern Super League.

This will be the league's 7th franchise and the Winnipeg team  have not officially come up with a team name, crest or home facility as of yet.

Soccer is really on the rise in Canada and is the most played youth sport in the country.

This is  exciting news for both Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba to add another Professional Sports team to Western Canada.

A co-ed 6-and-4 slo-pitch tournament will once again be held during this year's Opaskwayak Indigenous Days.

The tournament begins on August 14, with games being played at one of the three main ball diamonds throughout the tri-community.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top teams in both the A-side and B-side championship finals. The $500 entry fee must be paid at the OCN Payment Centre by Wednesday, August 5, for teams to be eligible to participate. All teams must also register through slo-pitch.com and submit a signed waiver.

All prizes are guaranteed, and individual awards will also be presented to the tournament's standout players.

For more information or to register, contact Cheryll Cook at 431-355-3722 or Jill Cook at 204-978-0299.

The Rink Hockey Academy will be holding a 4 day clinic in Flin Flon at the Whitney Forum on August the 10th to the 13th.

This event is sponsored by Flin Flon Minor Hockey and includes the age groups U-7, U-9,U-11,U-13 and U-15-18.

The camp is tailored to focus on individual skills which are common in today's game and then the opportunity to showcase these skills in game like situations.

Each age group will include 16 players and 3 goalies and is open to all FFMH players first. Every player that registers will receive a Rink hockey jersey.

Registration will open today and the registration link is  on the Flin Flon Minor Hockey website at flinflonminorhockey.com, or the Flin Flon Minor Hockey facebook page.

It's another busy week in The Pas Slo-Pitch League, with a full slate of games on tap.

Tonight, the Agents will play back-to-back games against the Fireballz and Tugeyes at the Arena 1 baseball diamond.

Meanwhile, Centennial Field will host a doubleheader. At 6:30 p.m., the Big Ol' Hitties will take on the Digmor Crushers, followed by the Mall Rats facing  team Balls Deep.

The lone game at Kinsmen Field will feature the Young Guns going head-to-head with Pitch Slap.

A reminder for spectators, games are played every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at one of the league's three fields. The full schedule can be found on the league's official Facebook page.

If you are interested in coaching in Manitoba this year you need to complete your coaching clinics.

Registration is now open for Coaching 1 and 2, Checking and Safety Person/ Manager.

The deadline to complete all mandatory coach certification for the 2026-2027 season is December 1st. If you are not sure  of what clinics you need to complete, you can  visit the link on the Hockey Manitoba website at hockeymanitoba.ca.

Hockey Manitoba has also announced the dates for Provincials coming up in 2027.

Co-Ed Under 11/Girls Under 13- February 26th to the 28th.

Co-Ed Under 13 and Under 18/ Girls Under 15- March the 5th to the 7th.

Co-Ed Under 15/ Girls Under 11 and Under 18.- March the 12th to the 14th.

Hosting applications will open in August.

We are less than 2 months away from the start of another SJHL hockey season and the defending league Champion Flin Flon Bombers have announced their Pre- Season schedule.

The Bombers will play 5 pre-season games including three at the Whitney Forum and two on the road.

Here is the schedule:

Sunday September 6th- Northern Manitoba Blizzard at Flin Flon Bombers-4pm

Monday September 7th - Flin Flon at Laronge Ice Wolves- 8:30pm

Tuesday September 8th- Laronge at Flin Flon -7:30pm

Thursday September 10th- Flin Flon at Northern Manitoba Blizzard- 7pm

Friday September 11th- Northern Manitoba Blizzard at Flin Flon Bombers-7:30pm.

Training Camp will open up on Friday August 28th and the regular season will begin on Friday September 18th.

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If you are looking to help develop hockey officials in our province, there is a great opportunity being presented by Hockey Manitoba.

The Hockey Manitoba Officials Facilitator Application is officially open.

They are looking for  passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated individuals with an officiating background who are interested in helping educate and develop officials throughout Manitoba during the upcoming season.

Whether you have previous instructional experience or are looking to become more involved in the development program, Hockey Manitoba would like you to apply.

Officials and facilitators play a vital role in the growth of the  officiating program by: Delivering clinics, mentoring new and returning officials, and Helping create a positive learning environment for officials at all levels.

The deadline to apply is August 7th.  

If you are interested in becoming an Officials Facilitator, visit the link on the Hockey Manitoba website at hockeymanitoba.ca.

Former Blizzard player Jordin Tootoo is returning to The Tri Community for an autograph and book signing this Saturday at Twin Motors.

Jordin played a full season for the Blizzard from 1998-1999, leaving a lasting impact both on and off the ice.

He then played for the Brandon Wheat Kings in the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 1999 to 2003. He was then drafted by the Nashville Predators in the NHL, where he played 723 games across a 13-season career. Jordin was the first player of Inuit descent to play in the NHL.

He has authored two books and has become an advocate for mental health and Indigenous youth. Fans are encouraged to bring their copy of one of his books, their favorite jersey, puck, or memorabilia to be autographed by Jordin.