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Taylor Fletcher is no stranger when it comes to posting low rounds on the golf course.
Not only is he one of the top golfers in his hometown of McCreary, but Fletcher is one of the top golfers from the Parkland region. At the 2024 Diamond Athletic mid-amateur championships at the Minnedosa Golf & Country Club, Fletcher was one under after his first six holes and finished the front nine at 1-under. He shot an even-par 72 in round one. He ended that championship in a tie for 22nd.
That earned him a return trip to the event earlier this summer. The 2025 event was played July 2 to 4 at the beautiful St. Charles Golf and Country Club. Fletcher was dialled in entering the tournament, especially with his approach shots.
"My putting has not been too bad," said Fletcher. "The biggest thing is figuring out my driver. It's been hot and cold. Other than that, everything seems to be working pretty well right now."
The mid-amateur is for those aged 25 and above. Highlighted by his 62 on day one last year, Allan McDonald won the event by two strokes. While he didn't go that low this year at St. Charles, McDonald had back-to-back under-par rounds to finish the tournament and successfully defended his title, winning by two strokes.
Fletcher, meanwhile, improved on his performance from one year ago. He shot rounds of 76, 74, and 76. He finished in a tie for 20th, up two spots from last year. He had eight birdies in his three rounds. As a result of finishing in a tie for 20th, Fletcher has earned an automatic invitation into next year's mid-amateur championships.
"I thought I played pretty well, definitely happy with my game. I putted really well," said Fletcher. "I kept the ball in play. Fairly simple and rolled it well on the greens. That's what saved my game."
On Monday morning, Fletcher boarded a flight and is taking his talents to one of the top golf courses in the country. Fletcher is playing in this week's Canadian men's mid-amateur championships, presented by BDO. The entrance fee for a full member is $78,750.00, and the monthly fees are $633.60. It's Taylor's debut on the national stage, and he's ready to show his talents against the best field he's ever gone up against.
"It's going to be pretty cool. I'm thinking it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in an event like this on that golf course," offered Fletcher. "I'll be happy if I make the cut, you always want to be a part of the top 70. The plan is to keep it straight and stay out of trouble. If I get in trouble, I can't overreact. Have to scramble and make as many pars as possible."
Now in North Vancouver, Taylor will play a practice round on Monday before his first round on Tuesday at 2:20 p.m. His first swing will come on the par-4, 10th hole. It's 376 yards. The course plays 6,548 yards and is a par 71.
"If I'm in the right position off the tee in the fairway, I think I can be fairly aggressive," said Fletcher. "Don't want to get too crazy. If there are tucked pins, just play to the centre of the green and two-putt. Anything that's getable, I think I have to attack it."
There's no doubt that the community of McCreary will be visiting the leaderboard over the next few days. There's a cut after 36 holes, and as Fletcher looks to play all four days, he's feeling the love from back home.
Now it's up to him to make the most of it. There's no doubt that Taylor has the talent.
"I've got a lot of support here. From my friends and family, and the golf club here has been extremely supportive," ended Fletcher. "I appreciate everything that has come from everyone. The biggest thing is representing McCreary, and I'll do my best to make everyone proud."
Stay tuned to CKDM Sports over the next few days to keep tabs on Taylor.
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UPDATE #4
Junior qualifying is underway at the Tamarack Tournament.
Boston Karlson
The Dauphin product had an incredible run on the front nine. He struggled a bit coming home. However, he put together a solid round of 5-over, 77. Karlson made three straight bogies on holes four, five, and six. After a par on the seventh, Karlson drained another birdie on eight as he birdied four of the nine holes on the front.
Cash McCallum
The Gilbert Plains Country Club member had two birdies. They came on holes six and 16. Cash shot a 9-over, 81. He will look to find his top form when the match play portion of the event begins.
Linden Smigelsky
He won the junior club championship at the Dauphin Lake Golf Club this year and is looking to keep that form in Clear Lake. Had a birdie on the 11th hole and finished with an 11-over, 83. He will be looking for more in the match play portion. Different format and Linden will look to rise to the challenge.
UPDATE #3
The match play portion of the tournament has begun in multiple divisions, including the men's event.
Men's
Championship Flight:
#1 Ron Cornell vs #16 Mark Schneider
#15 Greg Misener vs #2 Nolan Tutkaluk
1st Flight:
#16 Bart Michaleski vs #1 Brad Pardy
#9 Christian Laughland vs #8 Ryan Baker
#12 Tyler Carefoot vs #5 Dustin Morton
2nd Flight:
#8 James Stoesz vs #9 Matt Calvert
#13 Jason Yates vs #4 Rob Hall
#10 Gerald Thiessen vs #7 Brock Trotter
#11 John Tomlinson vs #6 Jason Chuback
5th Flight:
#10 Noah Wiens vs #7 Lavern Popple
#11 Lawson Yates vs #6 Chris McCannel
6th Flight:
#2 Robert Bouchard vs #15 Trevor Wowk
#7 Anthony Wiens vs #10 Stefan Zhanel
Men's Scramble:
Championship Flight:
#3 Scott McCallum + Riese Gaber vs #14 Laird Lidster + Julien Lafleche
#8 Jake Wiens + Steve Desroches vs #9 Scott Kozoroski + David Newman
1st Flight:
#8 Mike Sparrow + Jerron Kyle vs #9 Brett Klassen + Justin Will
2nd Flight:
#3 Dave Campbell + Chris Todoruk vs #14 Derek Shewchuk + Trent Clayton
UPDATE #2:
The action is underway at the Clear Lake Golf Course for the Tamarack Tournament. The Parkland is all over. Make sure to stay tuned over the next week for results, starting with qualifying on Saturday and Sunday.
Men's:
Ron Cornell
1st round: Fresh off an outstanding performance at the senior provincial championships, Cornell set the pace on Saturday. He shot a 3-under, 69. That was three strokes better than any other golfer in the men's event.
2nd round: He slipped a bit on Sunday, but still had enough. After a 2-over, 74, Cornell finished with a two-round score of 1-under. He's the top qualifier and this year's medalist heading into the match play portion of the event.
Anthony Wiens
1st round: A solo birdie on the fifth saw Anthony gain a stroke back. Finished with an 87 and is just inside the top 100 heading into Sunday.
2nd round: Failed to make any birdies on Sunday. Shot an 88 and was just outside the top 100 in qualifying, finishing 103rd.
Bart Michaleski
1st round: Was seemingly cruising along on the front with a 37. He had three birdies on his first nine holes. The second nine wasn't the same, finishing with a 44 on his home nine holes. Nine over for his round, he will look to be more consistent on Sunday.
2nd round: Stepped up his game on Sunday. Two birdies and did a better job avoiding squares on the scorecard. Posted a 76, a five-stroke improvement from round one. 33rd after qualifying.
Robert Bouchard
1st round: A nice birdie on the 16th. It's a hole where players must make hay to have success throughout the week. Bouchard achieved the birdie on Saturday. His overall round, a 16 over, 88. Work to do heading into Sunday.
2nd round: An impressive 39 on the front was followed by a 46 on the back. Still improved his scoring from day one with an 85. 98th in qualifying and will look to make a run in the match play portion.
James Stoesz
1st round: A single birdie on the card, it came on the fourth hole. A respectable 83 and confidence built heading into Sunday.
2nd round: Was even par on the back nine. Very impressive and shaved seven strokes off his game compared to Saturday. Solo 40th after qualifying.
Gerald Thiessen
1st round: He made birdies on 16 and 18. A solid finish to an overall 8 over, 80.
2nd round: Found a way to dial in and improve on his Saturday score. One birdie on the 13th and a 42nd-place finish in qualifying. Shot 79 on Sunday.
Greg Misener
1st round: He made two birdies in his first three holes. He made an eagle on eight and one other birdie. Greg likely wishes his score were better with how many holes he was under par. Ultimately, he carded a 4 over, 76. In contention for the championship flight.
2nd round: He made a three-pack of birdies on three, four, and five. Add another on the eighth and one on the 18th. A round of 75 and finished 15th in qualifying, to sneak into the championship flight.
Christian Laughland
1st round: Two birdies on the card and a 6-over, 78. Has some work to do on Sunday, so we will see what the Director of Business Operations for the Kings can accomplish.
2nd round: Highlighted by an eagle on the 14th, and two birdies on the first and fifth holes, and Laughland improved on Sunday. He shot a 77 and finished 26th in qualifying.
John Tomlinson
1st round: Just two birdies on the card. The former flight winner will look to jump up the leaderboard on Sunday.
2nd round: A few too many squares on the scorecard. He had three birdies, but couldn't improve his score from Saturday. Shot an 80 to finish 43rd in qualifying.
Lawson Yates
1st round: A solo birdie on the first hole. Lawson shot 40 on the front nine, before a 45 on the back. An 85 has him well inside the top 100 in the men's competition heading into Sunday.
2nd round: Noah was one stroke better. Lawson was on the other side. Shot an 86 with one birdie and finished 91st in qualifying.
Tyler Carefoot
1st round: Is right in contention to qualify for the championship bracket after a solid round on Saturday. Finding his form, Tyler birdied the eighth and shot a 4-over, 76. He's in a tie for 18th heading into the second qualifying round. The top 16 qualify for the championship flight.
2nd flight: He took a slight step back with an 80 on Sunday. Still, a very respectable 29th-place finish in qualifying. He had three birdies on Sunday, two of which came on the front nine.
Noah Wiens
1st round: A triple on the first hole showed the true story of how his day went. Came home strong with a very respectable 40 on the back. A 46 on the front saw him shoot an 86. Time to build off that solid back nine.
2nd round: A birdie on eight and another on 18, and an improvement overall from Saturday. Noah fired an 85, one stroke better than Saturday. 90th after qualifying.
Masters:
Dean Cooley
Came out of the gates firing. Two under through his first five holes on the front nine. Stumbled a bit into the finishing gate, but still, a solid Saturday. 79 on the card. Can certainly build off that two under stretch in his first five.
Keith Fawcett
He knows Clear Lake like the back of his hand. He's a member. A solid opening round? No surprise. A 4 over, 76. Two birdies in his first three holes and two more. 76, standard stuff for Keith, who will certainly be in contention heading into the match play portion of the event.
Dale Murray
Everyone expects big things from Dale Murray this week. On Saturday, he delivered. No surprise. Five total birdies, three on the back. An excellent 1 under, 71. On top of the championship flight by one stroke.
Men's Scramble:
Jake Wiens & Steve Desroches
1st round: Two golfers who likely expected more from their first rounds. A bogey on the 10th hole was a tough setback. Nonetheless, still a 2 under, 70. This duo can light it up, expect something huge on Sunday.
2nd round: They expected more on Sunday and that's what they did. Four more birdies and a 6-under, 66. If Jake and Steve continue to hit it pure, they'll be dangerous in the championship flight.
Dave Campbell & Chris Todoruk
1st round: A double bogey on the 10th really put them behind the eight ball. Two birdies on the card. A 6 over, 78, is what they signed on the card. Let's see if they can step on the gas pedal come Sunday.
2nd round: No birdies, but not many bogies. Only two. A two-over, 74. Dave and Chris will look to get going in the playoffs, after qualifying in 35th.
Mike Sparrow & Jerron Kyle
1st round: A few too many bogies when it comes to a scramble format. Six bogies overall. Only two birdies. A 4 over, 76. They're now used to the course and what it has to offer. Will need to step things up on Sunday to move up the leaderboard heading into the match play portion.
2nd round: A much better performance on Sunday. No bogies, three birdies, and a 3-under, 69. Finished 24th in qualifying.
Scott McCallum & Riese Gaber (defending champions)
1st round: Birdie central from the defending champions. Not surprising given the scramble format. A 7 under, 65. That's tied for third, just a single stroke behind the two co-leaders with one more qualifying round to go. Expect to see Scott and Riese there down the stretch as the week intensifies.
2nd round: Another strong round. Made two more birdies and shot a 9-under, 63. Cooked up a 16-under two-round total. Finished third in qualifying and will be big-time threats come the match play portion.
Juniors:
Cash McCallum
Boston Karlson
Linden Smigelsky
Brier Odut
Seniors:
Dean Murray
Larrie Kidd
Ladies Scramble:
Chris Carefoot & Kathy Farnsworth
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UPDATE #6:
They only lost one game all week. They finished on top of their pool in a tie with Saskatchewan. They beat them in a consolation match on Thursday. On Friday, Karlee Kohlman and the Manitoba women's lacrosse team locked up fifth place.
They downed Quebec, 3-1.
CKDM Sports is in touch with Karlee and will highlight her amazing performance on the national stage in the next week.
Trayden Guiboche and Norman Lacquette will represent Manitoba in the men's softball competition. That begins on Monday, so continue to stay tuned throughout next week for results.
UPDATE #5:
They're playing for fifth place.
McCreary's Karlee Kohlman and the rest of the Manitoba women's lacrosse team downed Team Saskatchewan in a nail-biter, 3-2, in a consolation game on Thursday at the Canada Summer Games.
As a result, they'll go up against Quebec with fifth place on the line. Quebec beat New Brunswick, 4-1.
It was Manitoba's best day overall at the Games so far. They won another eight medals, the most they've won in a single day, and now sit with 17. Six gold, six silver, and five bronze.
UPDATE #4:
After struggling to hit their groove in group play, Scott Gower, Matthew Zurba, Joseph Lopez, Oliver Dandeneau, and Will Miner secured their first win at the national event. They made sure this one wasn't even close.
The Parkland stars helped Team Manitoba hammer Yukon, 29-5. It was the team's first win of the event. They looked to secure back-to-back wins in their next game against Prince Edward Island, but it wasn't to be. The team wrapped up the event with a 33-7 loss.
Stay tuned to hear from the Parkland athletes in the coming days. Starting with Will Miner on Thursday morning during CKDM Sports. Gerald Lopez will join early next week. He was on the coaching staff.
What a marvellous day it was for Dauphin's Paityn Bourgouin and the rest of the women's rugby 7s team. They won their final two games of the event in dominating fashion. They hammered Yukon, 34-0. Then downed the host Newfoundland and Labrador team, 27-5.
It was an incredible group play portion of the event for Karlee Kohlman and the Manitoba women's lacrosse team. They finished tied on top of their group with seven points, three wins, and a tie. In the end, they won't play for a medal.
They ran into a powerful Team Alberta and lost, 1-8, in the quarterfinals. They can still, however, finish as high as fifth place. They'll play Team Saskatchewan in a consolation game on Thursday evening. They tied Saskatchewan in group play. If they win, they'll play for fifth on Friday. A loss would drop them to the seventh-place game.
Manitoba captured three more medals on Wednesday and now sits with nine. Two gold, four silver, and three bronze. That's the sixth-most; Quebec leads the way with 67.
UPDATE #3:
Autumn Perrault McCabe led the way for Team Manitoba as they hammered Prince Edward Island, 12-0, in the women's lacrosse event. Featuring Karlee Kohlman of McCreary, Manitoba, finished group play with seven points, finishing in a tie with Team Saskatchewan. They won three times and tied Saskatchewan.
The McCreary star and her teammates will play a tough Alberta team in the quarterfinals on Wednesday evening.
They battled hard, but it wasn't to be. Scott Gower, Matthew Zurba, Joseph Lopez, Oliver Dandeneau, and Will Miner ended their group play with a 27-0 defeat against New Brunswick. With four losses, the team missed the playoff portion of the event. They will play Team Yukon in two consolation games on Wednesday to wrap up their Canada Games experience.
It was somewhat of a tight affair, one that Paityn Bourgouin and her teammates came up short in. They lost to Prince Edward Island, 22-5. They will play a consolation match against the same Prince Edward Island team on Wednesday.
Manitoba now has six medals at the event, the sixth most. They have a gold, three silver, and two bronze. Five of the six have come in the swimming event, and one in cycling.
UPDATE #2
Karlee Kohlman of McCreary and the rest of the Manitoba women remain atop their pool in box lacrosse action.
After a 3-3 tie against Team Saskatchewan, Team Manitoba has two wins and a tie. They're currently tied for top spot in their pool. They have five points, as does Saskatchewan.
It was not the day that Scott Gower, Matthew Zurba, Oliver Dandeneau, Will Miner, and Joseph Lopez were looking for. They lost all three of their matches as the men's rugby competition got underway.
In three matches against Saskatchewan, Alberta, and New Brunswick, they were outscored, 0-94.
It was a perfect start for Paityn Bourgouin and the Manitoba women at the rugby 7s event. However, it was a rough ending to the day. After opening with a victory against Saskatchewan, they couldn't hit their stride in the following two matches.
They were outscored, 0-87, in matches against Ontario and Quebec.
The top age-eligible athletes in Canada are in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The 2025 Canada Summer Games are underway.
When it comes to elite athletes from the Parkland, several are included in a variety of sports. Men's rugby 7s features five stars from the region. The Parkland also has athletes in women's lacrosse, women's softball, men's softball, and women's rugby 7s.
Women's Rugby 7s: Paityn Bourgouin
Paityn helped Team Manitoba put on a defensive clinic in their first game. In the end, they beat Saskatchewan, 10-7. They play Team Ontario on Monday afternoon and Quebec on the same day. Their final round-robin game is Tuesday morning against Prince Edward Island.
Vs Ontario - lost, 0-45.
Vs Quebec - lost, 0-42.
Vs Prince Edward Island - lost, 5-22.
Men's Rugby 7s: Scott Gower, Matthew Zurba, Oliver Dandeneau, Will Miner, and Joseph Lopez
Five Parkland athletes hit the field for Team Manitoba to open their competition on Monday morning. They play against Saskatchewan, Alberta, New Brunswick, and Ontario.
Vs Saskatchewan - lost, 7-10.
Vs Alberta - lost, 0-41.
Vs New Brunswick - lost, 0-27
Vs Ontario - lost, 0-43
Women's Box Lacrosse: Karlee Kohlman
What a start for the McCreary star and the rest of her team. They beat New Brunswick, 3-1. Then they secured an 18-2 win against Team Newfoundland & Labrador. In that victory, Kohlman had two assists.
They play Saskatchewan on Monday and Prince Edward Island on Tuesday.
Vs Saskatchewan - tie, 3-3. Kohlman and her team have won two of their three games. They're now tied with Saskatchewan atop their group with five points. Prince Edward Island is the closest team with three.
Vs Prince Edward Island - won, 12-0.
Men's Softball - Trayden Guiboche and Norman Lacquette
Trayden and Norman will play during phase two of the event, which starts next week. In the preliminary round, they play Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario
Vs Alberta -
Vs Saskatchewan -
Vs Quebec -
Vs British Columbia
Vs Newfoundland & Labrador
Vs New Brunswick
Vs Nova Scotia
Vs Ontario
Stay tuned throughout the next two weeks for updates.
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Their goal is to reach speeds of more than 130 miles per hour.
For the 14th time, Ted Hector of Alonsa and Gary MacDonald of McCreary are set to compete in the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Grand Championship. It'll run from August 23 to 28 at Bonneville Salt Flats.
There's no bigger venue for land speed racing than Bonneville Salt Flats. There will be everything from backyard enthusiasts to multi-million-dollar outfits, and everything in between. Everyone wants to etch their name in the history books. Something that both Ted and Gary are used to. The powerful duo currently owns five AMA national records, all in the Vintage Class.
Ted will be the one racing, and as he says, there's nothing better than being on the open road chasing greatness and national records.
"It's a real thrill. When you go there, everyone is a gearhead; this is what they live for," said Hector. "You have guys sleeping in their cars with a trailer and bike that they've been working on for years, trying to get a record."
Ted was born in France and lived the first 12 years of his life there. His family moved to Canada when he was 13, and he began racing in the Manitoba Motorcycle Club at 16. He got his pilot's license that same year, commercial flying license three years later, and his engineering license at 25.
In 2004, they took a 500C Indian to the Bonneville Salt Flats and set a record. This year, Ted will be racing a 1942 WLC ex-military Harley-Davidson that's supercharged. They'll be in the 750cc category as they chase speeds exceeding 130 mph.
Ted and Gary currently hold five records, and they've set nine. They're going for six later this month.
It's been a great journey, and Ted is thrilled to hold five records.
"It's really good. You don't get any money from it other than your sponsors," said Hector. "What you do get is your name in the history books. That's what you're going for, that's the reason. People come from all over the world. Japan, New Zealand, Germany, England, and France, to name a few. It's an international event. To hold the record, we're pretty proud to bring them back to Canada and the Parkland."
Ted and his son, Sean, along with Gary, will leave for Utah on Monday. They'll set up their pit on Friday before the action gets underway next Saturday. Fast and furious. Ted, Gary, and their team are chasing glory at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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There's no feeling quite like being on the field for Will Miner.
He wasn't sure how often he would think about it or want to play the game when he started nine years ago. Turns out, it's pretty much all he thinks about, and his drive is higher than ever. The Dauphin star started playing rugby nine years ago.
Throughout his journey, Miner has made a name for himself. Not only locally as one of the top players in the Parkland, but across the entire province. Miner competed with Team Manitoba at the Canadian Rugby Championships, the Alberta Rugby Championships, and also had the chance to try out for the national team in Vancouver. In 2022, also toured Ireland. The game has taken the Dauphin star all over the world.
He's a special player, and nothing has been handed to him. Miner has earned every opportunity and works tirelessly to become the best player he can be.
Earlier this month, Will found out he would once again compete on the national stage. This time, under some of the brightest lights in all of the sport at this age. The 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
"I was pretty ecstatic when I found out. It wasn't much of a surprise, I sort of knew I made the team coming in," offered Miner. "It was still an exciting moment."
Everything was set. The team, jerseys, and a charter flight to one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Miner was ready to show off his talents and compete with his teammates on one of the grandest stages of them all.
Excited to hit the field, the team struggled out of the gates. They dropped four straight matches in pool play against Saskatchewan, Ontario, Alberta, and New Brunswick. Heading to the consolation bracket, Miner helped Manitoba win their first game of the event. They crushed Yukon, 29-5. They looked to make it back-to-back wins to cap off the event; however, they fell against Prince Edward Island, 7-33.
It wasn't the result the team was looking for, but it was still an experience that Miner will never forget.
"It was really cool. You got the chance to check out the competition that you might play in future years. I thought I had been playing for a long time, but some of these guys have been playing since elementary," said Miner. "It's nice to hit the field and see what you can work on and see what others have been able to accomplish."
Miner says he made some mistakes, but he was pleased with his efforts. That's the type of player Will is. Will trusts the grind. Mistakes? They don’t shake him — they fuel him. With Will on your team, you know exactly what you’re getting: relentless work ethic, unwavering dedication, total commitment, and a passion that drives every play.
Will also had a chance to continue doing what he loves to do with five friends who are near and dear to his heart. Scott Gower, Matthew Zurba, Joseph Lopez, and Oliver Dandeneau were also on the team. The five Parkland stars proved that no matter where you come from, small or big, you can make it big with dedication and a ton of hard work.
"That was really cool. I've been playing with them for nine years, and we are great friends," offered Miner. "I've gotten really close with them over the years."
As Will looks back on his first Canada Summer Games, he's also reflecting on his time with the Dauphin Clippers rugby team. He played all four years of high school with them, and the results were incredible. Miner helped the team win three straight league championships and a provincial bronze this past season.
"I don't know if stepping stone is the right word, but it was definitely a launch off career-wise," ended Miner. "Over the four years playing with them, our team built some amazing chemistry, and the results showed."
Miner and the rest of the team will enjoy the next few days in St. John's before boarding a charter flight to return on Sunday.
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UPDATE #3:
As Ron Cornell made his way home back to the Parkland on Wednesday night, he had plenty to be proud of.
Cornell, a member at the Clear Lake Golf Course, saved his best for last to jump up the leaderboard at the senior men's provincial championships. Ending the front nine with a birdie on nine, Cornell then made bogies on 11 and 12.
To end his round, it was a touch of class. Cornell made birdies on 15, 17, and 18. He shot an even par 72. He jumped five spots to finish in a tie for fifth. Ron was one of only two golfers in the entire field to shoot even par or better on Wednesday. Todd Fanning, who won the event by four strokes, also shot even par.
For Gerald Thiessen, it wasn't the day he was hoping for to end the event. He dropped 12 spots to solo 51st. He shot an 88.
UPDATE #2:
It wasn't the day Gerald Thiessen and Ron Cornell were looking for on Tuesday.
In the senior men's provincial championships, Thiessen dropped to 39th place after shooting an 83. His lone birdie of the day came on the par-5, 15th. The Dauphin Lake Golf Club member is five strokes back of a tie for 20th.
Ron Cornell, meanwhile, still has a chance to get inside the top three. He will need a solid round on Wednesday to achieve that. He shot a 79 on Tuesday. He birdied the 11th hole and was even par on the back nine after a tough front.
Cornell enters Wednesday's final round in a tie for 10th.
Todd Fanning has a three-stroke lead heading into the final round. He shot a sensational four under on the back nine, highlighted by an eagle on the 14th on Tuesday. He has a three-stroke lead.
Ron Cornell of the Clear Lake Golf Course is in the conversation for a top finish.
Competing in this week's Hodson Financial Men's Senior Golf Championships at the Glendale Golf & Country Club, the Clear Lake member shot a 3-over, 75, on Monday. He had a birdie on three and was even par after 15 holes. Cornell limped his way home with three straight bogies on 16, 17, and 18.
Nonetheless, Cornell is just two strokes back of second and three back of Todd Fanning. Fanning shot an even-par 72.
Gerald Thiessen of the Dauphin Lake Golf Club has some work to do. Sitting in a tie for 27th, Gerald shot an 8-over, 80, on Monday. He's four strokes back of a tie for 10th and eight back of the leader.
The second round goes on Tuesday.
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The Ste. Rose Stingers are all set to host a slopitch tournament on Saturday, August 23.
It'll take place at Burnside Park and is $250 per team. It's a six-to-four ratio, meaning if there are six men on a team, there must be three women. A senior aged 60 and over can take one of the girls' spots.
You are guaranteed three games. There will be a canteen, beer gardens, a 50/50, and a bat raffle. The registration deadline is Wednesday, August 20.
If you're interested, call or text Dusty at 572-5421.
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It's one of the biggest events on the golf calendar annually.
It's back. The Dauphin Kings Par 3 Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, September 13. It'll be at the Gilbert Plains Country Club.
"It's really exciting to be getting the golf tournament ready again. A bit different, it's normally in June. There has been a ton of positive feedback from hosting it in September," said Christian Laughland, Director of Business Operations. "The big thing as well, having the players involved. That's going to be great."
The event is one of the organization's top fundraisers.
"All of the profit goes directly back to the team," said Laughland. "We want to thank the Gilbert Plains Country Club for hosting us. We're going to have a great meal and a great day on the course. Hole-in-one prizes are up for grabs, closest-to-the-pin."
Registration is now open, and the event is filling up quickly. You can call 622-5461 with your team and credit card information.
"You can also download the registration form on DauphinKings.com. Fill it out and email it to me at marketing@dauphinkings.com," offered Laughland. "You can also register at the GPCC. There are forms there. Fill them out and leave them with the staff."
New prizes will also be up for grabs. These new ones are for the ladies.
"For the ladies, we're going to have closest-to-the-hole prizes on a handful of holes, so stay tuned for that," ended Laughland. "It's another opportunity to get everyone involved and everyone a chance to win some cash prizes."
There will also be the Parkland Source for Sports Putt for $5000, the Canadian Tire Accurate Drive Competition, and the Action Realty Putting Green Contest.
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It's the best way to support many members of the team off the ice.
You cheer them on throughout the season and watch them grow. Not only as a player, but as a human being. Ahead of the 2025-26 Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) season, the Dauphin Kings are looking for billet families.
As a billet, you bring a player into your home and treat them as your own. You provide housing and meals.
Lindsey Kyle is the billet coordinator.
"These young men are away from home. We are trying to provide them with a stable home and somewhere they feel comfortable," said Kyle. "That will allow them to perform the best they can on the ice."
Lindsey and her family have been billets for 13 years. They're already geared up to welcome a player into their home this season. Billeting isn't for everyone. It is, however, for those who want to open their house to a young man looking to excel in Dauphin and further their hockey career.
"Maybe for a family that has children who play hockey," offered Kyle. "It's a way for families to give back to the community and get involved. King's billet families are heavily involved; they're there for the highs and lows throughout the season."
Kyle says not only is being a billet a beneficial experience, but it's rewarding.
"I think back on all the years that we have done it. There have been so many highlights," ended Kyle. "Watching them on the ice and being successful. Watching them turn into young adult men is pretty special. It's extremely rewarding. I go back to when the team won the league final in Steinbach, that was one of the proudest moments of my life."
If you are interested in becoming a billet for the season, it's right around the corner. The Kings begin training camp on Thursday, September 4, at Credit Union Place. You can get in touch with Lindsey at 648-5193.
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It was a great day of pickleball inside the Curling Club at the Parkland Rec Complex over the weekend.
On Saturday, the Dauphin Pickleball Club hosts its fourth annual tournament. Players from Dauphin, Clear Lake, Brandon, Ste Rose, Swan River, Yorkton, Churchbridge, and Rhein competed. Both a competitive and recreational division were featured. The event was scheduled to be played at Meadowlark Park. However, inclement weather forced it to move inside.
Brad Dubek and Gerry Beaudette took home the top spot in the competitive division. They beat Craig Zamzow and Kevin Fisher. Dominic Gamache and Kent Wieb finished in third.
Full Results:
Recreational Division:
1st - Peter Schellenberg and Lisa Shwetz
2nd - Ruth Cordonier and Dawn Aberson-Risley
3rd - Barry and Bernice Boyechko
3rd - Arlene and Gerard Osicki
Dominic Gamache was thrilled with the turnout.
"It was great. We had 23 teams, so almost 50 people," said Gamache. "A ton of fun was had, and great pickleball was played."
Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport. It's easy to learn and provides many physical benefits.
"It has a unique set of rules that levels the playing field. Young and old, it's a lot easier on the joints as well," said Gamache. "It's a sport that can be enjoyed by just about everybody."
Gamache says if you're interested in trying pickleball, the Dauphin Pickleball Club is always welcoming new members. You can easily check them out on Facebook and send a message.
"We post when we play and different things like that," ended Gamache. "That's the best place to look us up."
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In less than a month, the Dauphin Kings will be on the ice to open training camp at Credit Union Place.
It starts on Thursday, September 4. Doug Hedley returns as the team's head coach and general manager. Haley Choma returns as trainer and equipment manager. The search for an assistant coach has been in the works all summer. That search is now over.
The Kings are pleased to announce Patrick Trudeau is the team's new assistant coach. Born and raised in Ile-Des-Chenes, Trudeau spent last season as a scout for the team and will move to Dauphin on August 17.
"Very excited. I was able to learn more about Doug over the past year when I joined as a scout," said Trudeau. "Got to know the organization and how it works. It's a perfect match for me."
Trudeau has been an associate coach with the St. Malo Warriors of the Capital Region Junior Hockey League for the past three seasons. He was also the assistant general manager, guiding the team to the league final in all three years. They won the championship the last two.
Patrick also spent time at the U15 AAA level, where he coached a number of Kings prospects, including Shea Rollason, Brady Bell, and Kingston Gunn. When asked what he will bring to the Kings, Trudeau says a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
"An excitement for the players and Doug as well, a youthful voice. I helped with that in St. Malo. I helped the head coach there get a passion back after 31 years. We're looking to continue building on last year's success and ultimately to win that last game of the season."
Trudeau is thrilled to get an opportunity to work with Doug. Hedley is the winningest coach in team history and is widely regarded as one of the top general managers and coaches in junior hockey. For Trudeau, this opportunity is a dream come true.
"For sure, it's a little surreal. It's something I've been working towards for the past three years, to get to the next level," ended Trudeau. "I've been pushing for it. When I noticed Dauphin had an opening, I was hoping this would be the team that I would jump to."
The Kings open the preseason on Saturday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. against the Yorkton Terriers. They head to Yorkton the next day. On September 9, they head to Brandon to play Neepawa at the J&G Homes Arena before ending their preseason on Friday, September 12, against Neepawa on home ice.
The team's regular season opens one week later on Friday, September 19, against Swan Valley at the Centennial Arena. Darnell Duff returns as Voice of the Kings for the 2025-26 season. Stay tuned for a broadcast schedule.
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