Flin Flon Minor Hockey are looking for Rep Coach's for the up coming season.

They need coach's for the U-9 Vipers, U-13 Second Tier Team, U-15 Rep Team and U-18 Rep Team.

If you are interested in any of these positions you can e-mail repteamcoordinatorffmh@gmail.com.

Flin Flon Minor Hockey is also looking for a U-15 Division Coordinator, U-18 Division Coordinator and Female Coordinator.

Anyone interested can email secretaryffmh@gmail.com.

Creighton Recreation is presenting Night Golf at the Phantom Lake Golf Club on Friday September the 12th .

It will cost $75.00 which will include glow balls, a round of golf and apps.

Tee off at dusk with a shotgun  start, and you can meet at the Clubhouse at 7pm.

Spots are filling up quickly with only 72 spots available, so call Creighton Rec to register at 306-688-3538. You can also call or text Lindsay at 204-271-1283.

Big Eddy Sports Days will feature a total of three basketball tournaments, all running from Saturday through Sunday.
The Women's and 17U Basketball Tournaments will each have an eight-team limit, a maximum of five players per roster, and will follow a double-knockout format. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in both tournaments, with the only difference being the entry fees and prize amounts.

The third event will be the Men's 3-on-3 Half Court Tournament, which will also follow a double-knockout format. Like the others, team rosters are capped at five players, but this tournament will have a limit of ten teams.

Those interested in signing up a team can contact either Donovan O'Shea or Andrew K Jr. Constant on Facebook.

Over 50 golfers teed off this past Saturday at the Phantom Lake Golf Club for the Midsummer Open.

Jake Champaigne was able to hold off both Jeff Woods and Brad Ginnell to win the Championship Flight with a 72.

Here are the rest of the results.

First Flight

Dave Salahub 89

Colin McPhee 90

Andy White 90

Seniors Flight

Jack Quinn 82

Hugh Devlin 83

Bob Davis 84

Closest To Pin- Bob Davis

Long Drive- Brad Ginnell

Ladies Flight

Lori Salahub- 85

Sue Murry 88

Judy Freeborn 107

Closest To Pin- Lori Salahub

Ladies Long Drive- Lori Salahub

It will be a busy August at the Phantom Lake Golf Club with the Seniors Open coming up on Wednesday August the 13th and Ladies Open on Saturday August the 23rd.

You can sign up for both these events by calling the Pro-Shop at 306-688-5

You will get a chance to come out to the Whitney Forum in August to improve your skills, speed and agility .

An Evening Dryland Conditioning Camp is being put on by Nolan Rideout who is a certified personal trainer  and has junior hockey experience with the Fort Francis Lakers and Carrot River Thunder.

Joie Simon is the other instructor who is attending MacEwen University.

This is for athletes born in 2016 and older,  August the 5th,6th,7th and 12th,13th and 14th.

It is $100.00 for all 6 sessions or $20.00 per session.

To register and e-transfer, e-mail rideoutnolan@gmail.com. Include full name and birth date. Deadline to register is this Thursday July 31st.

The Flin Flon Bombers held their AGM last night at the Rotary Wheel.

Out going President Travis Rideout thanked everyone he has got a chance to work a with through out his tenure including the sponsors, board, staff, fans and billets.

 Rideout mentioned that the club is financially stable and there are a lot of capable people who would be able to make sure the club remains successful and would like to remain with the team as Governor.

He also reminded the people in attendance that the hockey club  will be celebrating their 100^th anniversary in a couple years and says it will be a milestone for the entire community.

Mike Reagan the Head Coach and GM thanked all the firefighters and people on the front lines for helping save the community from the wildfires back in June and says that we owe them a debt of gratitude and are the reason the team will be able to operate once again this season.

Reagan touched on some of the highlights from the past season including the Bombers fantastic run of 26 games without a regulation loss which is a franchise record and just two shy of the league record.

He says the future looks bright with Leo Seitz, Ryder Mucha, Wyatt Stinton and Rhett Ewen all returning for next season.

Big news with long time Assistant Coach Cole McCaig announcing he won’t be returning for his 8^th year and has elected to go to the BCHL. Reagan says the team wishes Cole well and he will be dearly missed and has been a terrific ambassador for the team as both a player and Assistant Coach. He also thanked Travis Rideout for his leadership as President and wished Karen Betker well who is retiring as Office Manager.

Janice Slipp the team Treasurer will stay on for another year and says the team did turn a profit. After all the bills were paid the team made just over $18,000.00 with attendance slightly down from the previous season.

The night concluded with election of Board Of Director positions.

Tim Babcock is in as the new President for two years while Julie Kramer, Adam Ricard, Billy Williamson, Travis Fehr and Matt Morrison are in as directors for two years. All were elected through acclamation.

Flin Flon Creighton Minor Ball wrapped up their season on Friday and wanted to share a  sincere thanks to everyone who made this year a success — despite the challenges of a shortened schedule and community evacuation.

To the  players and families, thank you for your continued support, flexibility, and enthusiasm.

They  are especially grateful to their  sponsors — Co-op, Arctic Beverages, The Dollar Store and Northland Ford — for their generous contributions toward the  season windup.

A heartfelt thank you to the board members, coaches, and volunteers for their dedication, time, and hard work. Your efforts continue to strengthen and grow the  program year after year.

They would also like to acknowledge the Town of Creighton Recreation Department, City of Flin Flon Recreation Department, and Creighton School for their support in maintaining the fields and ensuring the facilities were in excellent condition throughout the season.

As a non-profit organization, all registration fees and fundraising proceeds go directly back into the program to cover equipment, field maintenance, uniforms, and more. That said, the board will be reviewing the financial impact of this season and discussing potential options.

Thank you all for being part of FFCR Minor Ball. They  look forward to building on this momentum in 2026.

Tryouts for the U15 AAA Female Norman Wild are scheduled for August 24 at the Whitney Forum in Flin Flon. The tryouts are open to all female hockey players born in 2011 or 2012.

Additional details will be announced in the coming weeks on the team’s official Facebook and Instagram pages.

The Nathan McGillivary Sr. Memorial Youth Relay is set to return as part of the action-packed sports lineup at this year’s Opaskwayak Indigenous Days.

This popular relay will take place on August 15, with registration opening at 9:00 A.M. on the day of the event. The race is open to youth aged 12 to 17, and each team must consist of two males and two females. All participants interested in racing must have a signed waiver, and every team must register with a team name.

Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top five placing teams (1st through 5th).

For more information, contact Jaime at 204-623-5622 or Gabby at 204-978-1204.

Due to the wildfire evacuation the Flin Flon Trout Festival have extended their Fishing Derby to September the 14th.

You can continue to fish any lake on the Manitoba and Saskatchewan side north of the 54th parallel for Walleye, Northern Pike and Trout.

To take part you will need a fishing license and fishing kit for $30.00 which includes rules, fish handling guide and measuring tape. You can pick them up at different businesses around Flin Flon and Creighton.

Submit photos and details of fish including size by midnight September the 14th.

You can enter online at flinflontroutfestival.com and the breakdown on prizes is pending.

You can sign up for the Mid Summer Open at the Phantom Lake Golf Club.

It will take place on Saturday July the 26th with a shotgun start at 10am.

This is open to everybody including the  Ladies, Men’s and Junior Divisions. It is $45.00 for members and $55.00 for non members which includes supper and prizes.

Get your names in by calling the Pro Shop at 306-688-5555.

This Saturday is Soccer Day in Saskatchewan.

There will be Futsal Clinics taking place in Prince Albert at the Alfred Jenkins Field House for two different age groups including U-15 and 15 plus.

The clinics will feature three different National Team Members including Erica Hindmarsh, Jadyn Steinhauer and Jade Houmphanh. These are three of the best Futsal players in the country.

If you are interested in attending you can scan the bar code on the Phantom Lake Soccer Club Facebook page.

There are limited spots available,  so the quicker you sign up the better your chances are  of getting in. 

Northern Manitoba's longest running hockey school will be returning to the Whitney Forum in August.

The Extreme Hockey school will be taking place August the 18th to the 21st with the Specialty Clinics starting on the 24th which will focus in on power skating, shooting and stick handling. 

The age groups include Juniors 6 to 9 and Intermediates 10 to 12.

Head Coach and GM of the Flin Flon Bombers Mike Reagan  will be back as the head instructor and he will be joined by Assistant Coach Cole McCaig as well as numerous players from the current team and players from the past.

Brochures and posters will be posted throughout the community and registration will open next week.

You can reach out to Mike at 204-271-1407 or mikereagan39@hotmail.com.

The Phantom Lake Golf Club will be hosting their first Mixed Two Ball of the summer this weekend.

It will take place this Saturday with tee times starting at 11am. It is $40.00 per player which includes golf,a meal and prizes.

The deadline for entries is this Friday July the 18th at noon. Phone the Pro Shop to book your time at 306-688-5555.

The Flin Flon Creighton Slow Pitch League has resumed their schedule at Centoba Field number one.

The Diamond looks great with the grass cut and the lines are drawn.

There are three teams in the league this year including the Under Dogs, Pitch Slapped and the One Hit Wonders.

They will play every Wednesday at 6:30 up until September the 3rd. 

Pitch Slapped will take on the One Hit Wonders tomorrow with the rest of the schedule posted on their facebook page.

Even if you arn't registered on a team you can still show up and play and they will put you on a team. Contact Connor on the Flin Flon/ Creighton Slow pitch Facebook page for more details.

Flin Flon's Hunter Lee is ready to step back into an MMA Ring this weekend in Tampa Bay Florida.

Lee is 3-0 as a professional fighter and will be taking on a bigger opponent in American Chris Choo who stands at 6 ft1 and has a record of 4-2.

Lee who is now 25 and is a former U-Sports National Champion and Bronze Medalist from the Pan Am Games has had trouble finding opponents in his weight class. All his fights so far have been in  the 195-205lb weight class and he sees his eventual weight class to be in the 170-175 pound range.

Lee's ultimate goal is to be fighting in the UFC, and for that to happen he would have to get on the UFC Contender Series.

To get there, an up-and-comer like Lee would likely have to get scouted and noticed while competing in the so-called feeder leagues and promotional cards at the regional level, where fights are shown on the UFC streaming sites.

There are a few other ways to get there including the Ultimate Fighter Reality TV show , and if you can rack up enough wins on the regional scene they could possibly  pull you up to the UFC without having to go through the Contender Series.

Hunter would be happy with any of those scenarios and says they start to look at guys when they go 5-0 and he is 3-0 right now. Lee hopes for a title shot with Unified MMA in the fall.

Lee says he hasn't totally given up on his Olympic Wrestling dream and has had success on the International scene including his Bronze Medal at the 2023 Pan American games in Chile in the 86kg event.

The 14th Annual Clearwater Lake Marathon is set to take place this Sunday at 8:30 A.M., with the final registration deadline being Friday, July 18th.

Those interested in participating can register by scanning the marathon’s QR code or by visiting the Clearwater Lake Hall on Friday between 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.

Participants have the option to walk or run in one of the following distances: 21K, 10K, 5K, 3K, or 1K.
Race packages must be picked up the day before the event—on Saturday—between 12:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. at the Clearwater Lake Hall.

Awards and prizes will be handed out after the race, and a pancake breakfast will be served for both runners and spectators.

This year’s marathon will also act as a fundraiser in support of the Critically Ill Children’s Fund.
Anyone wishing to pledge can scan the marathon’s QR code, available at thepasonline.com.

Pledges of $50 or more will be entered for a chance to win Calm Air tickets for two.

Flin Flon Creighton Minor Ball will be holding a windup to officially wrap up the season.

It will be a fun filled evening of games and celebration on Friday July the 18th at the Creighton Baseball Diamond.

Here is the windup schedule.

5-U- 5 to 5:30pm

7-U- 5:30 to 6pm

9-U- 6 to 7pm

11-U- 7 to 8:15pm

13-U- to 9:45pm

15-U and 18-U 9:45 to 11:15pm

Division Coordinators and coach's  will be responsible for collecting jerseys and pants. Please submit your 50/50 tickets by 7pm to prepare for the 8:15 draw. Tickets can be handed in to the food table.

M30Athletics is set to enter the volleyball scene later this month with a free Summer Volleyball Camp for youth ages 12–18. The three-day camp will run from July 21st to 23rd, focusing on skill development and, of course, having fun.

On the 21st and 22nd, campers will work on improving their volleyball fundamentals. Then, on the 23rd, the event will wrap up with the M30 Youth Coed Volleyball Championship. The tournament will be split into two age categories and will feature cash prizes generously sponsored by Opaskwayak Child & Family Services.

Each team in the championship must include three girls and three boys, ensuring a balanced and inclusive format. While the camp will take place in OCN, the exact location is still to be announced.

To register, contact Zaria Hester via email at M30Athletics@gmail.com.

The Phantom Lake Soccer Club will be having a wrap up to their season.

Despite losing over a month of games and their season the Phantom Lake Soccer Club wanted to give kids one more chance to come out and get some exercise and have some fun.

It will be a year end Soccer Bash on Sunday July the 20th from 2 to 4pm at the Phantom Lake Soccer Field.

You can come out and drop off your jersey, have a hotdog and drink and play some soccer. The  field will be set up for scrimmages.

If you would like to volunteer you can reach out to phantomvolunteer@gmail.com. Any questions you can send them a message on their facebook page.

Hapnot Collegiate held a scaled down version of their Athletic Banquet last night at the school.

The awards were hosted by MS Bortis and MR Robalka.

Among the highlights were the SV and JV Male and Female Athletes Of The Year.

Here are the winners.

SV Make Sportsman Of The Year- Braeden Tetlock.

Braeden is  a dedicated multi sport athlete who took part in many sports including soccer,volleyball, track and field, badminton and lacrosse. Braeden is also very good in the classroom and has been chosen as the recipient for the Zone Athletic Bursary.

SV Female Sportswoman Of The Year- Hailey Sapergia

Hailey is a multi sport athlete and had an impact on every team that she played on. She was on the volleyball, basketball, badminton and track and field. Her impact was felt by both her team-mates and coach's and is on track to earn academic distinction.

JV Sportsman Of The Year- Michael Pawlachuk

Michael is a multi sport athlete who played a key role on all the teams he was involved with including soccer, track and field,badminton, volleyball,basketball and lacrosse.

JV Sportswoman Of The Year- Sadie Hynes

Another multi sport athlete who played soccer, track and field, volleyball and suited up for both the Senior and JV volleyball teams. Sadie had a great year academically and has a very bright future.

The Norman Northstars have announced their Conditioning Camp will take place in August at the Thompson Regional Community Centre.

Week one is August the 11th to the 14th and week two is the 18th to the 21st.

New Norman Northstars Coach Aaron Vallance will lead the goaltending sessions as well as the 2008 to the 2010  age group. Justin Valentino will be running the rest of the Conditioning Camp age groups both weeks.

Here is the break down of the camps.

7-9 (2016-2018) Players & Goalies 9:00am-10:15am

10-12 (2013-2015) Players & Goalies 10:30am-12:00pm

13-14 (2011-2012) Players & Goalies 12:15pm-1:45pm

All ages, max 16 participants Goalie Sessions 6:00pm-7:00pm

15-17 (2008-2010) Players & Goalies 7:15pm-9:15pm

Players and goalies cost $250 per week, or $400 for both weeks. 

You can sign up by clicking on the registration form on the Northstars facebook page.

Due to the fire evacuation that happened in Flin Flon in late May the Flin Flon Bombers had to reschedule their AGM.

The Hockey Club announced today that the AGM will now take place on Wednesday July the 23rd at 7pm at the Rotary Wheel.

The night will include a report from the President Travis Rideout, Mike Reagan the Head Coach and GM will also give a report from last year and an update on how recruiting is going for the upcoming season.

There will be a report on the finances and a chance to ask questions from the floor.

The night will conclude with elections for Board Of Director's positions including President, Treasurer as well as 5 Director spots.

The Northern Flights Disc Golf group out of Flin Flon have an exciting event planned for this weekend.

It will kick off this Saturday at the Flin Flon Ski Hill.

This is a free family fun event to come and see what Disc Golf is all about and will include a unique pop up disc golf course scenic tour with elevation changes, uphill and downhill shots and beautiful views.

It will also be a great way to get outdoors and get active and is open to both active players and for those who have never played before.

Everyone that comes out to take part will get a free disc, hotdog, drink and a chance at great prizes from Creighton's Pizzamino's, The Rack, Gardewine and Hudbay.

You will need to wear appropriate footwear as you will be walking in hilly natural terrain. If you have your own discs you can bring those and tell your friends.

The Harriet and Irvin Constant Memorial Soccer Tournament will be happening alongside all the other fantastic sporting events that coincide with Opaskwayak Indigenous Days.

The two-day double knockout tournament kicks off on August 16th and will take place at the Big Eddy Field. The overall entry fee is set at $800, with a non-refundable deposit of $200 required prior to the complete payment.

There will be both a men's and women's division, with big-time cash prizes, hoodies, and individual awards up for grabs.

Entry fees can be paid at the OCN Payment Centre or via e-transfer to accounts.receivable@opaskwayak.ca. If sending an e-transfer, please ensure the message box states: "O.I.D Soccer Entry Fee."

To register or for more information, contact Tamara Constant at 431-355-1307 or Savanna Sayese at 204-617-0125.

The SJHL Draft took place in Regina earlier in June and the Flin Flon Bombers ended up selecting 6 players from all positions.

Here is the breakdown courtesy of bombers.ca.

With our first pick and 11th overall in the 2009 born draft, the Flon Flon Bombers are proud to select out of the Tisdale Trojans U18 AAA program, Defenseman Logan Edwards.

With our second pick and 14th overall in the 2009 born draft, the Flin Flon Bombers are proud to select out of the Saskatoon Contacts U18 AAA program, Forward Liam Collins.

With our third pick and 38th overall in the 2009 born draft, the Flin Flon Bombers are proud to select out of the Prince Albert Mintos U18 AAA program, Forward Sean Lavoie.

With our fourth pick and 47th overall in the 2009 born draft, the Flin Flon Bombers are proud to select out of the Battlefords Stars U18 AAA program, Forward Noah Larre.

With our fifth pick and 62nd overall in the 2009 born draft, the Flin Flon Bombers are proud to select out of the Regina Pat Canadians U18 AAA program, Defenseman Cooper Bratton.

With our sixth pick and 71st overall in the 2009 born draft, the Flin Flon Bombers are proud to select out of the OHA Edmonton U17 AAA program, Goaltender Jaxon Ford.

The Flin Flon Bombers will no longer be playing in the Sherwood Division.

The SJHL announced to day that the league's most Northern Division which includes the Flin Flon Bombers, Laronge Ice Wolves, Nipawin Hawks and Melfort Mustangs will now be known as the UPL Division.

UPL is a familiar  name in the league , as it has been the sponsor  for  to SJHL Weekly, the SJHL Draft, and all SJHL broadcasts originating from the IKS Media studio. Additionally, UPL has been the presenting sponsor for the SJHL Playoffs since 2023.

This name change will take affect for the beginning of the 2025-26 season.

The Opaskwayak Indigenous Days Best Ball Golf Tournament is back, featuring an updated format and three unique competitions. The 2-Person Best Ball and the Women's 3-Person Best Ball tournaments will take place on August 15, while the 36-hole 3-Person Best Ball Tournament will span two days, starting on August 16.

Entry fees vary depending on the event, and the registration deadline is set for the end of this month. Cash prizes will be awarded, and all participants will receive a complimentary supper.

For more details about the tournaments or the various side games running alongside them, contact Bart Constant by call or text at 431-355-2159 or visit thepasonline.com.

Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion have confirmed their life saving courses for July the 14th to the 19th at Channing Beach.

It will take place Monday to Friday 9 to 4 and Saturday 9 to 3 with a one hour lunch break provided and is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to become a lifeguard.

This is open to anyone 13 years of age and up who have completed their Bronze Star.

There is a registration fee so please e-mail kandersen@flinflon.ca to register.

Big shoes to fill in Laronge as long time Assistant Coach Kyle Schneider will be leaving the organization for another  opportunity.

Kyle will be moving on to work with the Saskatchewan Hockey Development Program.

Schneider joined the Wolves 4 years ago after wrapping up his playing career in Laronge,  and was able to mentor and develop under former NHL'er  Kevin Kaminski.

Kyle was  able to bring a lot of passion, commitment and was able to relate to the players of today and became a steady presence behind the bench.

The 26 year old out of Prince Albert will get a chance to further his coaching career and get a chance to work with the most talented kids that will be coming up through out the province.

Good luck to Kyle who will be not only missed in Laronge but right across the SJHL.

With the release of the 2025-26 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League regular season schedule last week came the realization of a few historic dates.

Sept. 19, 2025 – The first-ever game in the history of the Warman Wolverines as they host the Humboldt Broncos at the Warman Home Centre Communiplex.

Sept. 19, 2025 – The two-time defending champion Melfort Mustangs will raise the banner for their home-opener vs. the Nipawin Hawks at the Northern Lights Palace.

Sept. 20, 2025 – The first-ever La Ronge Ice Wolves game at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) after their move from the Mel Hegland Uniplex. They will take on the Flin Flon Bombers for their home opener.

Oct. 10, 2025 – The first finals rematch of the year from last season as the Melfort Mustangs travel to the Weyburn Red Wings at Crescent Point Place in Weyburn.

Nov. 3-5, 2025 –  The Western All-Star Challenge in Martensville, SK’s Martensville Sports Centre, as our best Under-19 players try out for the Junior A World Challenge in Trois-Rivieres, QC.

Dec. 28, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026 – The Viking Cup Invitational Tournament in Camrose, AB, for the SJHL 2005-born all-star team.

Jan. 10, 2026 – Canadian Junior Hockey League Trade Deadline.

March 14, 2026 – The regular season ends with a four-game slate.

The Phantom Lake Golf Club will be re-opening the golf course starting tomorrow at noon. A big thanks to Brett and his staff on their amazing work to get the course ready after a month layoff.

They look forward to seeing everybody back and will be hosting Men's Night .

Tee times for Men's Night will start at 3:30 and you need to book your tee time by today. It is $45.00 for members and $55.00 for non members which includes golf,supper and prizes.

You can call 306-688-5555 for tee times or any other information.

The City Of Flin Flon is ready to give you the opportunity to level up your life saving skills.

They are offering a combo course that covers both Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross which is perfect if you are working toward becoming a lifeguard.

You will learn essential water rescue techniques, first aid and build the confidence to respond to emergencies.

You need to be at least 13 years old and have your Bronze Star to sign up.

It will take place July the 14th to the 18th and if you are interested you can e-mail kandersen@flinflon.ca. More details will be released soon.

Hapnot Collegiate will be hosting a scaled down version of their Athletic Banquet on July 9th for all their athletes.

The banquet will be hosted by MS Bortis and MR Rogalka and awards will be handed out for all the different team and individual sports including the SV and JV Male and Female athletes of the year.

Pizza and drinks will be provided for everyone who can attend. There is no admission but you do need to fill out the google form on the Hapnot facebook page.

Make sure you fill it out before July the 6th, so they can plan for numbers.

Cranberry Portage is excited to announce that they will be hosting their 34th annual Trout Challenge the weekend of August the 2nd and 3rd on beautiful Lake Athapap.

There are thousands of dollars up for grabs in prizes including $65,00.00 for first place.

Not only will they award prizes to the top teams on the leader board,  but they will once again be including the Youth and Female Angler Awards.

It is $200.00 to enter a two person team. You can register on Fish Donkey and get more information off the Cranberry Trout facebook page.

This is a catch and release event.