Esau earns baseball scholarship
by Phil Ambroziak
Both his love and talent for baseball have taken Meadow Lake’s Brett Esau many places in life. Now, it’s ready to take him to the southwest United States.
Esau, 18, recently received a partial scholarship to Frank Phillips...
Gorst takes first WPCA title
by Phil Ambroziak
Good things come to those who wait.
After four seasons with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association, one more day because of a rainout wasn’t too much of a wait for Meadow Lake driver Gary Gorst who captured his...
Sox host provincials
by Phil Ambroziak
The action was in full swing at Lions Park in Meadow Lake this past weekend.
That’s when the Meadow Lake Midget Sox hosted Baseball Saskatchewan’s 2016 Midget AA Tier 3 Provincial Championship. And, although the local team came...
Outrider visits sick kids
by Phil Ambroziak
Outrider Kale Lajeunesse experienced something much more profound than championship glory when he attended this year’s Calgary Stampede.
“For me, it was very exciting yet humbling to see the joy these kids still have in spite of the...
For the love of racing
by Terry Villeneuve
For close to 10 years, Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) driver BJ Carey had his share of ups and downs on the track. His efforts behind-the-scenes, however, have been equally as challenging.
“I’ve been CPCA vice-president for the...
Winkler voice of M.L. Sox
As the voice of the Meadow Lake Mill Town White Sox, Donna Winkler certainly knows her baseball.
“I grew up around baseball – my dad was a coach for many years and I had three brothers who also played,” Winkler...
The Conversation: Reggie Leach
Hockey fans of all ages were pleased to meet one of their favourites recently when former NHLer Reggie Leach visited Meadow Lake for the annual Kinsmen Sports Dinner fundraiser. Prior to that, however, Reggie spoke with Northern Pride about...
Boxing program scores knockout
by Derek Cornet
The Kopahawakenum Boxing Club experienced its first taste of a boxing card June 4 and returned home with a gold medal.
“It was good to get into the atmosphere and for them to see the old coaches and...
Cowboys and cowgirls shine
by Phil Ambroziak
Rodeo fans did not ride off into the sunset disappointed on the weekend, as three of their favourites claimed the top spot in their respective events.
When all was said and done following the two-day indoor rodeo (June...
French traveller joins WPCA circuit
by Phil Ambroziak
Western Canada, or more specifically the world of professional chuckwagon racing, is the latest stop on the adventure Nicolas Hardy calls life.
Hardy, a native of France, is once again spending the summer on tour with Meadow Lake’s...