Month: March 2016

Canucks fall 3-1 as Avalanche spoil Tryamkin's debut

Source: Iain MacIntyre , Vancouver Sun,  March 16, 2016  One night before St. Patrick’s Day, Canucks ice a lean, green team and come up wee bit short His first shift in the National Hockey League lasted 12 seconds, he didn’t touch anything but the ice and he was cheered by fans at Rogers Arena both… Continue reading Canucks fall 3-1 as Avalanche spoil Tryamkin's debut

Toronto Blue Jays insist Drew Hutchison not forgotten man at spring training

Source: Steve Buffery, National Post, March 1, 2016  TAMPA, FLA. — Blue Jays manager John Gibbons has a hunch that Hutch has not been a happy camper at spring training, a suggestion Drew Hutchison tries to deflect. “I just pitch,” Hutchison said after facing the New Yankees at George Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday night. “Circumstances… Continue reading Toronto Blue Jays insist Drew Hutchison not forgotten man at spring training

Strong Start Leads To 4-1 Warrior Win Over Raiders

Source: Moose Jaw Warriors, March 16, 2016  The Moose Jaw Warriors were strong from the start scoring three goals in the opening period and went on to the 4-1 win over the Prince Albert Raiders Wednesday at Mosaic Place. The opening period was dictated and dominated by the Warriors from the opening shift.  They were… Continue reading Strong Start Leads To 4-1 Warrior Win Over Raiders

Charlotte Kot named second-team All-Canadian

Source: Regina Cougars, March 17, 2016  The University of Regina’s Charlotte Kot was named a second-team All-Canadian on Wednesday night at the All-Canadian Celebration held at the Fredericton Playhouse. Kot was one of Canada West’s leaders in both scoring and rebounding this season, finishing with an average of 16.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per game… Continue reading Charlotte Kot named second-team All-Canadian

Third Line Provides Spark in Pats Win

Source: Regina Pats, March 16, 2016  Regina, Saskatchewan – Colby Williams made his return to the lineup as the Regina Pats (35-27-3-5) hosted the Saskatoon Blades (25-41-4-0) for the final time this season.  The Pats outshot the Blades 49-20 en route to a 5-3 win. Scoring Summary First Period No Scoring Second Period Saskatoon –… Continue reading Third Line Provides Spark in Pats Win

Saskatoon Symphony: Beethoven's 9th Symphony

Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra – Beethoven’s Epic 9th Symphony Date: Saturday, April 2, 2016 Time: 7:30PM Location: TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK Find tickets on saskatoonsymphony.org Experience Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with an All-Saslatchewan cast! Eric Paetkau, conductor Ileana Montalbetti, soprano Lisa Hornung, mezzo Michael Harris, tenor Nathan Berg, bass University of Saskatchewan Chorus Greystone Singers Finzi – Love’s… Continue reading Saskatoon Symphony: Beethoven's 9th Symphony

Kindersley Volunteer Wins Regional Award

Source: Town of Kindersley, March 16, 2016  Kindersley resident Gary Hamilton is being recognized among volunteers throughout the region for his significant contributions to the community of Kindersley. Hamilton, a long-time member of the Kindersley Elks Club, will receive the Recreation – Professional of the Year Award from the Rivers West District for Sport, Culture,… Continue reading Kindersley Volunteer Wins Regional Award

Local Profile: All Star Ervine

Marley Ervine will bring her action packed five year university career to an end soon and it will be with a heavy heart. During those five years Marley’s many achievements include: making the All Academic Team four times, playing in the Winter Games in 2011, winning the Western Canadian Softball Championship in 2012, obtaining a… Continue reading Local Profile: All Star Ervine

Bus drivers back in uniform after one-week protest

Source: CTV News Saskatoon, March 16, 2016  Bus drivers in Saskatoon are back in uniform. On Wednesday, the Amalgamated Transit Union recommended drivers switch back to wearing their Saskatoon Transit uniforms after donning street clothes for a week in protest of failing contract talks with the city. Union president Jim Yakubowski said he felt transit… Continue reading Bus drivers back in uniform after one-week protest