All four MBCI volleyball teams are back in action today, competing in tournaments in Brandon, Thompson and here at home. The SV girls will stay put here in town to put on their first tournament of the season, whereas the SV boys will be in Brandon for the BU Volleyball Tournament.

The boys will play a total of five games today between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Saturday’s schedule will be announced after all of today’s games are played.

The SV girls, meanwhile, will play all five teams taking part in their home tournament today at the M.B.C.I. gymnasium between 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. There will also be a matchup going down Saturday morning at 9:15 a.m.

Lastly, both JV teams at M.B.C.I. are in Thompson today and tomorrow for their Northern Lights Tournament. Round-robin action will run from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. today, then continue into early Saturday morning. Playoffs will then begin after that.

Thanks to the OCN Junior Chief and Council, fans will have an opportunity to get the 2026–27 hockey season started with a tailgate party ahead of the OCN Storm’s first puck drop of the season.

The event will get underway at 5:00 p.m. in the GLMC parking lot, giving fans a chance to gather before heading inside for the Storm’s home opener.

Hot dogs and drinks will be available for those in attendance, while fans will also have the opportunity to meet some of the Storm players and collect autographs. Face painting and other activities will be offered throughout the event.

The tailgate will provide an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the return of hockey before the Storm officially open their season.

More details surrounding OCN’s home-opening weekend are expected to be released in the coming days.

As a reminder, both Saturday and Sunday’s games will be free to attend.

Northern Manitoba picked up its first win of the MJHL season last night against the always-competitive Waywayseecappo Wolverines.

Kade Stringer and the Blizzard power-play unit opened the scoring with the lone goal of the first period. Waywayseecappo’s Jonah Lemoine and Ian Buors responded quickly in the second, potting back-to-back goals to give the Wolverines a one-goal advantage.

After the ten-minute mark, Kade Stringer and Sam Laplante found the back of the net to put the Blizz back on top. Ian Buors, however, completed his second goal of the night on the power play to tie things up heading into the third.

The final frame belonged entirely to Northern Manitoba, as Liam Carlone, Hugo Brisebois and Sam Laplante scored three unanswered goals to seal the 6–3 victory.

The Blizz are back in action this Friday and Saturday for their first road trip of the season, with stops in Portage and Winnipeg. Puck drop against the Terriers on Friday is set for 7:30 p.m., while Saturday’s matchup against the Monarchs gets underway at 7:00 p.m.

102.9 CJAR will have live coverage of both games.

The 2026–27 KJHL season gets underway this weekend, as the back-to-back champions welcome the Norway House Northstars to the GLMC for a rematch of last year’s final.

Saturday’s puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m., while Sunday’s matchup will get underway a little earlier, with a 1:30 p.m. start.

Thanks to the success of their “Fans in the Door” pledge show, this weekend’s home opener will feature free admission for all Storm fans who plan on attending.

For those unable to make it to the GLMC in person, the action will be available to watch live through the Storm’s Facebook page.

After dropping both games this past weekend against the Swan Valley Stampeders, the Blizz will now shift their attention to this upcoming week’s slate of games.

The Blizz will kick off their week of play tomorrow with a home matchup against the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m.

Then, the Blizz will gear up for their first official road trip of the season, playing back-to-back games against the Terriers and Monarchs this Friday and Saturday. Puck drop for Friday’s game against Portage is set for 7:30 p.m., while Saturday’s game against Winnipeg will begin at 7:00 p.m.

For those two upcoming road games, Tyler Cyr will be bringing you all the Blizzard action live on 102.9 CJAR.

A plethora of programs under the Kelsey Recreation umbrella are set to kick off in the coming weeks. Whether you're looking to get involved in gymnastics or strengthen your swimming skills, the Kelsey has a variety of programs to choose from.

Recreation Gymnastics is more geared toward youth from kindergarten through Grade 6. The program takes place exclusively during the month of October, with sessions running on select Mondays and Fridays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. The cost to register is $55, and practices are held at Opasquia School.

The Acro Gym program, meanwhile, runs for a longer period and is divided into four categories. Costs and times vary depending on the category participants choose. Sessions are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from September 22 to April 22.

Moving on to the swimming programs, the Norman Masters Aquatic Club will ramp up again in October and run through June. Prices vary depending on whether participants choose to swim once or twice a week. Swimmers can attend sessions on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. or Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Winton Pool. For more information, interested participants can email Coach Emily at normanmastersclub@gmail.com.

Lastly, Winton Pool's Swim for Life swimming lessons will once again be offered to those looking to sharpen their swimming skills. Regardless of age or skill level, participants can sign up for four-week sessions that run Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays each week.

More information about these programs can be found on the Kelsey Recreation official Facebook page or by calling 204-627-1134.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard made two trades late last week to bolster their roster ahead of tomorrow’s home opener against the Swan Valley Stampeders.

The Blizz traded two P.D.F.s in exchange for forward Hugo Brisebois of the Brockville Braves of the CCHL and defenseman Boston Bourque of the Burlington Cougars of the OJHL.

In other exciting news, the Blizzard’s home opener goes down tomorrow night here at home. The Highway 10 rivalry will kick off the 2026-27 season at the Roy H. Johnston Arena, with Swan Valley coming to town.

The following day, Northern Manitoba will make the short trek to Swan River to take on the Stampeders. Both puck drops are set for 7:00 p.m.

Saturday’s matchup will be broadcast live on 102.9 CJAR and thepasonline.com, with Tyler Cyr bringing you all the action.

The senior varsity boys volleyball team at MBCI took part in its first tournament of the season this past weekend, finding success against some tough competition.

In round-robin action, the Spartans went 2-1 in their pool, with their only loss coming against the Goose Lake Raiders.

When it came to bracket play, MBCI came up short in its quarterfinal matchup against the eventual tournament champions in the Elton Sabres. The boys then moved into the consolation bracket, where they defeated the Rivers Rams in two dominant sets.

In the consolation final, MBCI came out on top against the host team in the Carberry Cougars, finishing fifth overall after tournament play.

The boys will be back in action tournament-wise in a few weeks. The senior varsity girls, however, will play host next week for their first taste of tournament action.

With the season officially kicking off on October 5, The Pas Roadrunners Swim Club is now accepting registrations for the upcoming season.

More information about the club, as well as a registration link, can be found on its official Facebook page.

A reminder to all new and interested participants, the club offers a free “try swim,” giving newcomers the opportunity to get their feet wet and try their hand at this amazing sport at no cost.

The club also invites you to stop by its booth at tonight’s Parade of Programs in the lobby of the Roy H. Johnston Arena. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The MBCI Athletics Department will be hitting neighbourhoods across town this week to sell its cash calendars.

This upcoming Wednesday’s “Blitz Night” is a great way for the school community to support its athletes, with multiple sports seasons kicking off as the new school year gets underway.

For one night only, students will be going door to door selling cash calendars for $10 each between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Afterward, all participating students are welcome to stop by the gymnasium for some pizza, games and fun.

Parent participation is also welcome. There will be no practices of any kind for student-athletes this Wednesday due to the event.

The Blizzard now move to 3-2 in the preseason after last night’s 6-3 thumping of Flin Flon. Renat Nahnieiev opened the scoring early in the first by netting his second goal of the preseason. However, Flin Flon’s Brendan Phelps and Jack Martin got the Bombers on the board to close out the first, making the tally 2-1 heading into the second.

The second period saw Liam Carlone and Matthew O’Sullivan put up a total of three unanswered goals to make the score 5-2. Early in the final frame, both Carlone and Justin Whitrow scored back-to-back power-play goals to give the Blizz a four-goal advantage. Flin Flon’s Brendan Phelps would pot his second goal of the night late in the third, but it was too little, too late as the final score would be 6-3 for Northern Manitoba.

The Blizz are back in action tonight for their preseason finale against the Bombers. Puck drop is slated for 7:00 p.m., and 102.9 CJAR will be broadcasting tonight’s game in its entirety.

Attention MBCI student-athletes! Next Monday will be the day of tryouts for the MBCI golf team. All participants will meet at Halcrow Lake Golf & Country Club at around 4:00 p.m. to play a nine-hole playoff qualifier round.

The participants who finish with the best scores will be the ones who represent the school at the upcoming Zone 11 Championship, which will take place on the 18th in Thompson.

It’s worth noting that all interested participants will be responsible for the cost of their driving-range balls and, of course, the round itself.

After a good number of intense playoff games, both the A-side and B-side finals are set for The Pas Slo-Pitch League.

At 6:30 p.m. tonight, the B-side final between the Deadly Diamonds and Fireballz will go down first at the Arena 1 baseball diamond. The A-side final, featuring The Longshots and The Tugeyes, is slated for 8:00 p.m., but it is weather pending. If the weather does not cooperate, the matchup will instead be played sometime next week.

If you’re still looking to catch some more Slo-Pitch action after tonight, keep in mind that the Tri-Community Baseball Association’s weekend tournament kicks off tomorrow and runs through Sunday. Games will be played at various fields across the community.

The Pas Huskies will be holding their U15 tryouts this weekend in both The Pas and Flin Flon.

There will be two sessions taking place in The Pas on Saturday. The first time slot will run from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., followed by a second session from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

On Sunday, the lone session in Flin Flon will run from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Interested skaters must attend both days.

Organizers are asking those interested to email tpmha.u15@gmail.com to confirm their attendance. It is also worth noting that there is no fee for the tryout.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard played three preseason games against the Swan Valley Stampeders and Flin Flon Bombers this past weekend, coming away with two wins in three games.

Friday’s home game against Swan Valley featured a back-and-forth first period. Brady Green, Liam Carlone and Atticus Cruz each found the back of the net for Northern Manitoba, while Chantyn Michell-Thompson and Dawson Martin scored for the Stampeders, leaving the Blizz with a 3–2 lead after the opening frame.

The second period belonged entirely to the Blizzard. Kanye Huang, Odile Grenier and Renat Nahnieiev each scored unanswered goals to extend Northern Manitoba’s lead to 6–2 heading into the final period. Beckett Cross added one more for Swan Valley, while Matthew O’Sullivan answered for the Blizzard, making the final score 7–3 for Northern Manitoba.

Saturday’s road game against Swan Valley was much more competitive compared to Friday’s matchup. The teams battled to a 2–2 tie through two periods before combining for eight goals in an exciting final frame. Fortunately for the Blizzard, they managed to find the back of the net just a few more times, securing a 7–5 victory.

Veteran Blizzard player Dylan Westmann had himself a night, potting two goals, while Swan Valley’s Beckett Cross also scored twice.

Sunday’s final game of the weekend saw the Blizzard travel north to Flin Flon for a Northern Manitoba matchup against the Bombers.

John Adlys opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period. Shortly after, Flin Flon’s Carter Stamp-Vincent responded with a power-play marker of his own to tie the game 1–1 heading into the second.

After a scoreless second and third period, the game needed overtime to determine a winner. Just 1:50 into the extra frame, Bombers forward Ben Shaw found the back of the net to give Flin Flon the 2–1 victory.

The Blizzard have just two preseason games remaining this week, both against the Flin Flon Bombers. Friday’s matchup will take place at home, with puck drop slated for 7:00 p.m.

Attention all returning and back-to-school students at UCN’s The Pas Campus! If you’re looking to have some fun before the long weekend, stop by the main entrance foyer and take part in the Fit for Life Challenge.

The event will run from 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will feature fun mental and physical challenges for students and their peers to take part in.

The event is open to UCN students only, and amazing door prizes will be handed out to those who participate.

For more information, call Darryl Shotton at 204-627-8535.

OCN Child & Family Services is hosting a Youth Soccer Tournament this Saturday and Sunday.

The U8, U9, U11 and U12 teams that register will play their games on Saturday, while the U14 and U17 teams will take the field on Sunday.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the teams that finish first through third, and each roster will be capped at 10 players.

Registration opens at 11 a.m., with games kicking off at noon.

The tournament is co-ed, meaning teams must have at least two girls on the field at all times.

The deadline to submit a team is tomorrow. Anyone interested in registering can contact Terr or Neena at 204-623-2428 or 204-627-7156.

The playoffs for The Pas Slo-Pitch League are already underway, with both A-side and B-side games taking place through September 10.

Yesterday, in Round 1 of the A-side, team Balls Deep and the Agents came out on top against team Pitch Slap and the Young Guns.

On September 8th at Arena 1 Baseball Diamond, the Tugeyes will take on Balls Deep at 6:30 p.m. Right after, at 8 p.m., the Agents will play the Longshots.

Moving on to the B-side, only one game took place yesterday between the FireBallz and East L.A. The FireBallz ended up getting the better of East L.A. and will now move on to the second round, where they will face the Digmore Crushers tomorrow at Arena 1 Baseball Diamond.

Two B-side matchups will take place tonight back-to-back at Arena 1. First, at 6:30 p.m., the Deadly Diamond will go toe-to-toe against the Mall Rats. Then, at 8 p.m., the Jacs will face off against the Big Ol' Hitties.

The best way to stay up to date with all the local Slo-Pitch action is by joining the league's official Facebook group.

The Blizzard officially kicked off their preseason schedule last night with a classic matchup against division rival Dauphin.

Kings forward Collin Friedrich got his team on the board first, netting his first goal of the preseason. However, shortly after, Connor Smith evened the score by potting a goal of his own to make it 1-1 just before the 10-minute mark.

Dauphin eventually put two more on the board, with one coming on the power play, to make it 3-1 heading into the first intermission.

Nic Collins and the Dauphin power-play unit struck first in the second period, scoring shortly after the halfway point. Not long after, Sutton Emelson and the Blizz penalty-kill squad answered with a short-handed goal to cut the deficit to two.

The final period saw just one goal, scored by Dauphin's Max George on the power play, making the final score 5-2.

The Blizz are set to play three more preseason games this week. This Friday, they will take on Swan here at home. Saturday's matchup will be against Swan again, but this time in their arena. Lastly, on Sunday, the Blizz will travel up to Flin Flon for a special Battle of Northern Manitoba matchup.

102.9 CJAR will be broadcasting both Saturday and Sunday's games.

The Kelsey Rec recently announced that its annual Parade of Programs will take place on September 15 at the Roy H. Johnston Arena.

Local organizations are encouraged to register by contacting the Kelsey Rec at 204-627-1134. From martial arts to swimming programs, the Parade of Programs is a great way to see what is being offered in the community.

The time slot for group setup is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with the event open to the public from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The back-to-back KJHL champions have announced their upcoming tryout dates as they prepare for a third consecutive title defence this season.

Storm tryouts will run from September 11 to 13 at the GLMC, with more information to be released in the coming weeks.

In other news, next month, 102.9 CJAR will once again team up with the Storm to put on another “Fans in the Door” pledge show. The goal of the event is to raise funds so that all Storm games will be free to attend this upcoming season.

Much like the tryouts, more information about the event is expected to be released in the coming weeks.

Halcrow Lake Golf & Country Club will host a par-three fundraising tournament this Sunday to cap off the month of August.

The four-person scramble will have a shotgun start at noon, with an entry fee of $100 per player or $400 per team.

All proceeds from the tournament will go toward improving the course. To register or find more information, call 204-627-2300.

Ticket sales are now live for the Northern Manitoba Blizzards’ upcoming 2026-27 season.

Season ticket prices vary depending on age, while flex passes are once again being offered, along with corporate pricing. Single-game tickets will also be available at the door for any last-minute buyers looking to take in a game.

Payments can be sent via e-transfer to payment@normanblizzard.com.

The Blizzards' home opener goes down next month on September 18th against Swan Valley. 

M30 Athletics has announced the details surrounding its upcoming 5th Annual Golf Championship Tournament.

Halcrow Lake Golf & Country Club will play host to the event on September 26 and 27. There are four divisions to compete in, one for youth, another for seniors, and two for men and women in the community.

Entry fees vary depending on which division you sign up for, and the deadline to register is September 19.

The tournament will give people a chance to get some golfing in before the season wraps up. However, with September 30th just around the corner, the event will also look to honour Truth and Reconciliation Day.

To sign up, stop by the clubhouse in person or call 204-617-0125.

With the summer months slowly winding down and school just around the corner, some of the MBCI volleyball teams are already organizing practices in preparation for the upcoming season.

Practices for the SV boys will begin today and run through Wednesday, Aug. 26.

All practices will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and will take place at MBCI.

The JV girls, meanwhile, will kick off their preseason schedule on Sept. 1. They will practice from 10 a.m. to noon through Sept. 3.

Lastly, the SV girls will get things going on Aug. 31, with their remaining two practices taking place back-to-back on Sept. 2 and 3. Start times will vary depending on the day.

Returning players can find more information by stopping by and joining the official MBCI Sports Facebook group.