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The next edition of the Flin Flon Bombers has began their journey, returning to the Whitney Forum in hopes of regaining lost glory.

History has been made on the gridiron. The Creighton Kodiaks opened their season with their first-ever victory over a southern team on the road last week, beating Shellbrook 36-34 in an instant classic.

This year’s edition of the maroon and white will hit the ice once again starting this week.

The Creighton Kodiaks football team is less than two weeks away from starting the season, another one in a stronger, southern-based league.

Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach and Pelican Narrows will be well-represented at the Saskatchewan Games later this month.

The SJHL, MJHL, Hockey Manitoba, Hockey Saskatchewan and others have signed off on a new one-year pilot project with potential to change western Canadian hockey as we know it.

Donavan Villeneuve-Houle got his first shot at the big time last week. The three-year former Bomber was invited to San Jose Sharks development camp.

Hunter Lee’s record in professional mixed martial arts (MMA) remains spotless, with the Flin Flonner getting his second win in as many fights last month.

The Bombers have completed two trades to send away pending 20-year-old players this offseason.

Harvey Bolton knows puck. The longtime Flin Flon hockey official has been announced as a new member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.