Information has just been released about the upcoming 12th Annual Big Eddy Sports Days Open Soccer Tournament. The tournament will take place next month, running from July 25–26.

The deadline to enter a team is July 15, and entry fees can be paid at the OCN Payment Centre. The entry fee is $500 per team.

Teams that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th in either the women's or men's division will have the chance to win big cash prizes.

For more information about Sports Days, visit the Big Eddy Days 2025 Facebook group.

Tri-Community Minor Baseball will be hosting a baseball tournament later this week for youth and teen players from The Pas, OCN, and the R.M.

The tournament will kick off on Friday, June 19, and run until Sunday, June 21. Games will be played at both the Arena 1 and Centennial baseball diamonds.

There will be two divisions: one for U11–U12 players and another for U13–U15 players.

A more detailed schedule can be found on Tri-Community Minor Baseball's official Facebook page. Players are encouraged to let their coaches know if they are unable to attend.

The official 2026-27 schedule has arrived for the Northern Manitoba Blizzard's upcoming regular season campaign.

The Blizzard will kick off their season with a home opener against their Highway 10 rivals from Swan Valley. Another notable home matchup is set for Nov. 18 against the reigning champion Niverville Nighthawks.

The Blizzard will play just one two-game road doubleheader this season, which will take place in late January against the Dauphin Kings.

For a full breakdown of the season schedule, visit the league's official website.

NHL player Connor Dewar and his sports charity, The Northern Way, will once again make the trip to Northern Manitoba for another hockey camp.

The camp is designed for young hockey players looking to develop their on-ice skills and get some extra training in before the start of the upcoming season.

The camp will run from August 11 to 15 at the Roy H. Johnston Arena.

Registration is now open for anyone interested in participating. For more information or to register, visit the charity's Facebook page, "The Northern Way Sports Charity."

Attention MBCI athletes, it's time to RSVP for the upcoming Year-End Awards Banquet.

MBCI will host the semi-formal event on Thursday, June 18th. Since September, MBCI Athletics has brought home a collection of zone championship banners and even a provincial championship in basketball.

This year, MBCI captured zone titles in cross-country, curling, basketball, badminton, and track and field. With so much success across multiple sports, it's a season worth celebrating.

Be sure to join your fellow athletes, coaches, and supporters as MBCI Athletics recognizes the accomplishments of the 2025-26 school year.

The deadline to RSVP is the end of the day today, June 10th. For more information, join the MBCI Sports Facebook group.

With the golf season in full swing, Halcrow Lake Golf and Country Club is proud to announce its weekly events and upcoming tournaments taking place this month and beyond.

Firstly, Wednesdays will once again be Men's Night at the course. Much like last year, participants will play nine holes for only $25 per player. Registration will run from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m., with randomized teams teeing off at 6:00 p.m.

Next up is the club's Ladies Night, which takes place every Tuesday and follows a similar format. Registration runs from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., and players will tee off at approximately 6:00 p.m. The cost is $20 per player. Those who cannot make the evening tee time are encouraged to play a round earlier in the day to have a chance to win a weekly prize.
 

Finally, senior golfers looking to enjoy some tournament action can mark June 16 on their calendars, as the club will host a Seniors Open Tournament. The entry fee is $65 per golfer, and a supper is included. Registration opens at 10:00 a.m., with a shotgun start scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

For more information on weekly events and upcoming tournaments, call 204-627-2300 or visit and follow the club's official Facebook page.

With the weather the way it is outside, why not try something new?

The Pas Disc Golf not only has its annual tournament coming up at the end of the month, but the organization is also looking to grow the game in Northern Manitoba by hosting beginner sessions every Tuesday at the Kinsmen Ball Diamond.

The sessions begin at 5:30 p.m. and are always weather permitting. If you come to love the game, keep in mind that the Disc Golf Tournament will be just around the corner.

To sign up, visit discgolfscene.com, and to stay up to date on all the latest news and events, follow The Pas Disc Golf's official Facebook page.

Once again, in early July, Coach Sukhvir Singh and his Attack Basketball Camp will be coming back to Northern Manitoba to put on a jam-packed week full of basketball fun.

Coach Singh will be bringing a plethora of knowledge about the sport and, much like last year, is excited to give back to the game by training the next generation of Canadian basketball players.

The camp is open to students in Grades 8 to 12, and the non-refundable registration fee is $130. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

For any athletes looking to improve their on-court skills, build in-game confidence, and compete against others, sign up by scanning the QR code.

For more information, email mbcispartans@gmail.com.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard have a new bench boss for the 2026–2027 season. It has been announced that Josh Gratton has signed a multi-year contract with the Blizz and will serve as the team’s head coach and president of hockey operations.

In total, Coach Gratton brings more than 35 years of hockey experience to Northern Manitoba, including 29 years as a player and seven years as a coach. Coach Gratton’s most recent stop was with the Winnipeg Blues, where he served as the team’s head coach and general manager.

For a more detailed breakdown of the hire, visit normanblizzard.com.

On May 20th, the Pas Road Runners will host their 3rd annual Swim-A-Palooza. The main purpose of this aquatic event is not only to challenge local swimmers, but also to raise funds for the club’s fundraising efforts.
 

Here’s how it works: swimmers are asked to set a lap goal, supporters then make pledges per lap or offer a flat donation, and finally, swimmers will go all out for one hour to see how far they can push their limits. Swim-A-Palooza will kick off at around 5:30 at the Winton Pool.

The event will begin at the Winton Pool and will be open to adults and children ages 6 and up. To register as an individual or as a team, visit Triathlon Manitoba. For more information, email allyfinnerty1@gmail.com.

The Pas Slo-Pitch League is calling on all teams to get organized and ready! This Saturday, May 9th, league organizers will be setting up either at the Arena 1 Baseball Diamond parking lot or at A&W. If the weather cooperates, the event will be held outdoors; if not, A&W will host.

The registration fee to sign up a team is $1,000, and having a complete roster is mandatory. Additionally, all players planning to participate in the upcoming season must register with Slo-Pitch National. For more information, join The Pas Slo-Pitch League’s official Facebook group.

A reminder: the league held a general meeting on April 27th.

Some important deadlines are approaching for those interested in signing up for the upcoming baseball and soccer seasons.

Those wanting to register their children or teens for soccer are asked to stop by the front desk at the Wellness Centre. Registration will be accepted until Friday, May 1st.

As for baseball, the online registration link can be found on the Tri-Community Minor Baseball Association’s official Facebook page. Much like soccer, the registration window will also close tomorrow, Friday, May 1st.

For more information, contact the Kelsey Rec regarding soccer. For baseball inquiries, email baseballassociation@outlook.com.

Tonight, the Northern Manitoba Blizzard will be holding their Billet Information Night at the Roy H. Johnston Arena in the MPR room.

Whether you're ready to jump right in and open up your home or you're still on the fence, all interested parties are welcome to attend.

The event is expected to start at around 6:30 p.m. A friendly reminder: the Blizzard still have a limited number of spots available for their 2026 Minor Hockey Camp. More information can be found on their official Facebook page or website.

The OCN Storms' 2025-2026 campaign came to an end after the back-to-back champs played their final Central Canada Cup game last Friday against the Regina Capitals.

After playing a total of four games in three days, the Storm finished with a 0-2-2 record, earning a total of two points. In the third-place game, the Regina Capitals defeated the Saskatoon Royals 4-1, while the championship finale saw the Wetaskiwin Iceman dominate the Current River Storm 6-2.

Regardless of the results, the Storm had an incredible season and will celebrate it tomorrow with their Storm Banquet. More information about ticket sales will be shared soon. The end-of-season gathering will take place at the OCN Veterans Hall.

There’s no rest for the weary, especially for the back-to-back KJHL champions. The OCN Storm are in Saskatoon today for this year’s Central Canada Cup, a competition that brings together the top Junior B teams in a best-on-best tournament.

The Storm took home the coveted Junior B trophy back in 2023 when they defeated the Schreiber Falcons 6–3 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Their first game will be against the Current River Storm, with puck drop set for 3:00 p.m today. The contest will take place at Rod Hamm Arena.

The full tournament schedule can be found on the team’s official Facebook page. A reminder as well that games will be broadcast live on the page.

Yesterday, the Tri-Community Baseball Association’s four-week Learn to Play Baseball workshop kicked off. Instructors and athletes will meet every Tuesday and Wednesday at The Pas Wellness Centre.

All those taking part are asked to bring a clean pair of indoor shoes.

It’s completely free to sign up and participate. For more information, email baseballassociation.com.

The friendly competition will not only feature some of the top swimmers in the Tri-Community, but it will also act as a fundraiser for future and upcoming events for the Roadrunners. The club will be offering both a 50/50 draw and a Chuck-a-Duck event.

For more information regarding this weekend, make sure to follow their official Facebook page.

After capturing a pivotal Game 5 win on Tuesday, the OCN Storm are just one step closer to becoming back-to-back KJHL champions. The Game 5 final was 9–6.

The Storm will be in Norway House tonight, and if a Game 7 is necessary, it will be played this Saturday at the GLMC. Should the Storm pick up a win tonight, they will become one of just seven teams to ever win multiple championships in back-to-back seasons.

A reminder for fans not travelling for the game: you can stream all the action online on the Storm’s official Facebook page.

After dropping both games against Norway House this past weekend, the championship series between the OCN Storm and the Northstars just got a whole lot more interesting. Game five will be happening tonight at the GLMC, with puck drop slated for 7:30 p.m.

A reminder that all games at home are free to attend. For those who live out of town, the games are broadcast live on the Storm’s official Facebook page.

After this past weekend of play, the Turnbull Cup stage is set and will see the Virden Oil Capitals and the Niverville Nighthawks duke it out in a seven-game series. The Nighthawks were able to get past Waywayseecappo in five games, whereas it took Virden six games to defeat Steinbach. Both teams will be looking to hoist the coveted trophy for the first time in their respective franchise histories.

Virden made the finals for the first time back in 2018 but fell to Steinbach in six games. Niverville, meanwhile, will be making their championship debut once the series kicks off. The official postseason finale schedule is expected to be released sometime this week.