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The Bombers ended their preseason with an exclamation point, beating arch-rivals La Ronge 4-2 Thursday night.

The Creighton Kodiaks football team opened the season with a little history Thursday, beating a southern opponent for the first time.

It may only be preseason, but the Bombers have a nice little streak going. Flin Flon won their third straight game Tuesday night, beating Melfort on the road 6-3.

The Bombers continued a good run in preseason action Saturday night in La Ronge, beating a young Ice Wolves squad 5-2.

The Bombers gave hometown fans something to smile about, beating the rival Blizzard 7-1 in their first preseason home game.

The Bombers have received a massive local boost for the coming season. After four seasons in the Western Hockey League, Justin Lies is coming home.

After two straight runs to the SJHL finals and two straight defeats, this year’s Bombers hope the third time is the charm. The team’s training camp officially opened Sept. 1 and preseason is now underway.

With a new league and a new season approaching, Creighton’s high school football squad is back on the gridiron in preparation.

After not being into sports while growing up, Brenda Hunter of Virden has become a powerlifting provincial and Western Canadian champion in her 50s.

A pair of hockey schools are coming to town in the coming weeks for minor hockey players.