Month: February 2016

Blue Jays among teams trailing Cubs in 2016 World Series odds

The Toronto Blue Jays are sitting near the top of the odds to win the 2016 World Seriesheading into the start of spring training, but there are three teams ahead of them on that futures list at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com – and a bitter rival tied with them. The updated World Series odds have… Continue reading Blue Jays among teams trailing Cubs in 2016 World Series odds

Regina Pats Get Shootout Win in Swift

Swift Current, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats (25-23-3-4) hit the Trans-Canada for an afternoon matchup with the Swift Current Broncos (20-28-4-3).  Down 3-1 in the third, the Pats battled back to win 4-3 in the shootout. Scoring Summary First Period No Scoring Second Period Swift Current – Tyler Steenbergen (13) from Martin and Sissons –… Continue reading Regina Pats Get Shootout Win in Swift

University of Regina Cougars men's hockey team faces an off-season of rebuilding

Todd Johnson is caught in a paradox. The University of Regina Cougars men’s hockey team just wrapped up a Canada West campaign in which it missed the playoffs for a third straight season. And yet Johnson — the Cougars’ head coach — is relatively pleased. “I’m happier this year than I was the last two… Continue reading University of Regina Cougars men's hockey team faces an off-season of rebuilding

Elite 8 for Senior Men and Women’s Provincials Finalized

The Senior Men’s North and South Challenge events concluded on the weekend in Assiniboia and the Granite Club in Saskatoon. These two events each declared four teams that have moved on to the 2016 Affinity Senior Men’s Provincial Championships in North Battleford beginning February 24th and concluding on Sunday, February 28th.  The Seniors’ provincial competition features 8 teams… Continue reading Elite 8 for Senior Men and Women’s Provincials Finalized

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Live Music Saskatoon: Theo Fluery

Theo Fluery and the Death Valley Rebels Date: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 Time: 7 PM Location: O’Brians Event Centre, Saskatoon, SK Ages: All Ages Find tickets on obrianseventcentre.ca

Live Music Saskatoon: Michael Kaeshammer

Date: Friday, February 26th, 2016 Time: 8:00 PM Location: Broadway Theatre, Saskatoon, SK, Canada (map) Find tickets on broadwaytheatre.ca Michael Kaeshammer has been called a triple-threat combo of piano virtuosity, vocal ability and charisma. This combination that has earned the Canadian musician international critical acclaim and a loyal and growing fan base. But he doesn’t simply wow… Continue reading Live Music Saskatoon: Michael Kaeshammer

Regina man dons skates for Canadian 'jog' down icy alley

Skating was ‘smooth sailing’ except for a couple potholes, says Nolan Hubbard-Richards A Regina man took advantage of icy streets in Regina’s Mount Royal neighbourhood last week to get in some very Canadian exercise. Nolan Hubbard-Richards wanted to go for a run on Friday, but an early melt and then freeze earlier in the month… Continue reading Regina man dons skates for Canadian 'jog' down icy alley

Joni Mitchell wins 9th Grammy

Saskatoon-raised Joni Mitchell may have to make some room on the shelf where she keeps her Grammy awards. The famed singer-songwriter won her 9th Grammy on the weekend in the category of best album notes. The album in question is Love Has Many Faces: A Quartet, A Ballet, Waiting To Be Danced (Rhino). The win was announced Monday on the pre-show portion of the… Continue reading Joni Mitchell wins 9th Grammy

Country's strongest in Regina for powerlifting Canadian championships

Over 380 powerlifters from across Canada competing for top spot Some of Canada’s strongest men and women are gathering in Regina this week for the 2016 Canadian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships. It’s the largest Canadian Powerlifting Union event ever. “We are going to see the strongest male and female athletes competing for the crown… Continue reading Country's strongest in Regina for powerlifting Canadian championships