Local Sports

Flin Flon and Creighton high school basketball teams continued with tournament play last weekend, heading south for three separate tournaments, winning one.

The Hapnot Kweens curling squad hit the ice at the Manitoba high school curling championships last weekend, playing a trio of games against tough southern competition.

That's more like it. The Bombers wore down Melfort Wednesday night, picking up a 3-0 win on the road against the Mustangs.

The Bombers' southern road swing - and their nine-game winning streak - came to an end Saturday with a 4-2 loss to Estevan.

The Bombers' success on the southern swing continued Friday, with the club getting their ninth straight win, beating Weyburn 4-2.

Make it eight straight - the Bombers ran roughshod over last-place Notre Dame Wednesday, beating the Hounds 5-1.

The Norman Northstars, northern Manitoba’s only U18 AAA hockey team, may soon be in danger of losing their spot in their league, leading to an outcry from local and regional hockey figures.

The Bombers extended their winning streak to seven games Tuesday, beating Melville 3-2 to start a southern road swing.

Total domination from pillar to post. The Bombers took over early on the team's free attendance night and did not let up, winning 8-0 over Nipawin.

When Joey Lies went from being a Flin Flon schoolkid to being a Flin Flon Bomber, he wanted to help his hometown. That commitment has earned him an honour from the SJHL and a donation for the school where he works.