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The Flin Flon midget Bombers’ Norman Midget AA League season has come to an end, thanks to a pair of upset losses to Cross Lake.

The trails are groomed, the racers are ready and the weather is likely to be cooperative. The Flin Flon Ski Club is prepared to host the Saskatchewan provincial cross-country championships. This year’s event, set for Feb.

Former Flin Flon Bomber Chris Rauckman has set an example that other players can follow, his coach said. After aging out of junior hockey, Rauckman experienced some hockey challenges.

When Flin Flon Bombers forward Brandson Hein heads over the boards, there is always a chance a red light will come on soon.

Things went south fast for the Flin Flon Bombers, who went from a 3-1 early lead to a 8-4 loss to Melfort Saturday night. Flin Flon came out of the gate hot in the first period, with Daylan Marchi opening the scoring barely two minutes into the game.

Four years ago, cross-country skier Mackenzie Grove was robbed of a Canada Winter Games berth due to a knee injury. Now, she’s back racing at her best and ready for redemption.

Justin Lies has inked his first major junior deal, putting him one step closer to elite level hockey.

When Rylan Tkachuk is not working at an Alberta Pacific Pulp mill, he can usually be found at the Boyle Arena. The former Flin Flon Bomber has been a head coach for his Alberta hometown’s novice team.

The Bombers are back in the win column, grabbing a 5-4 home win against rivals La Ronge. Chrystopher Collin started the Bombers off with a power play goal midway through the first.

There isn’t much Carson Lee has left to conquer in Canadian wrestling after winning medals and honours in national and worldwide events. Starting this fall, Lee will take on a new challenge when he joins the university wrestling circuit.