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Tuesday, 13 October 2026 06:00
Farthing excited for how season might unfold
By Derek Holtom When the crunch time comes and you need a goal, some players have that innate ability to step up. One of those players is Waywayseecappo Wolverines forward Blake Farthing, now in his second season with the team. Farthing helped kick off a comeback for the ages for…
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 06:00
Indoor walking is back in November
NEW CLASS! Fitness Centre First Steps: Equipment 101 Come join us on Wednesday, October 21st from 7:15-8:15 pm at the Fusion Fitness Centre, located on the east side of the Russell Memorial Multiplex. Instructor Marianne Aumais, will teach you how to properly use the fitness equipment and you will leave…
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 06:00
Wolverines stun Stampeders and their fans
By Derek Holtom The only thing better than a win in sports is a dramatic come from behind victory. And that’s what the Waywayseecappo Wolverines accomplished Friday night in Swan River, stunning the crowd with late outburst to steal two points from their expansion cousins. Wayway’s victory was so complete…
Tuesday, 29 September 2026 06:00
MJHL fans flock to rinks early in season
By Derek Holtom I’m happy to report solid crowds up and down the MJHL on opening weekend, as they attempt to continue to build off the momentum from last season. The defending league and Centennial Cup champion Niverville Nighthawks attracted a solid crowd of 729 to see their banner rising.…
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 06:00
MJHL adds Munz to steer clubs to higher standard
By Derek Holtom On average, statistics say people will change their careers three to seven times throughout their lifetime. This is much different from baby boomers who often got a job and kept it until they retired. I mention this as the MJHL announced that Brian Munz has been hired…
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 06:00
Check out the Pick Up Your Pace Bootcamp
The recreation department is pleased to be offering a variety of courses this fall. Check it out! Unless otherwise noted, please register for courses at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Kids/Home Alone Course: September 19 from 10am-4pm for ages 8+, cost $70• Safety, Communication, First Aid & Emergency preparation, building confidence and practical skills…
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 06:00
Bours ready to bear down with Wolverines
By Derek Holtom The Waywayseecappo Wolverines look to be reloading rather than rebuilding this year – and some of those new pieces are players returning to Canada after playing south of the border a year ago.One of those pieces is forward, and St. Laurent product, Ian Bours.The decision to return…
Tuesday, 08 September 2026 06:00
MJHL players looking to make jump to the WHL
By Derek Holtom The MJHL is doing a better job these days of advertising their successes, including pointing out how many of their players are moving onto higher levels.Heading into training camps last week, there were several players who shone in the MJHL last year and are looking to make…
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 06:00
Cochrane excited for Wolverines season
By Derek Holtom When we last saw the Waywayseecappo Wolverines, they were in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League final four for the first time in franchise history, giving the eventual league and national champion Niverville Nighthawks their stiffest test of the postseason. It’s a few months later and a new…
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 06:00
So many programs reconvening as September starts
Pickleball starts back up on Tuesday, Sept 8 at the George P. Buleziuk Hall in Russell. Pickleball is FREE, and we have all equipment needed! Never played? We will teach you! Tuesdays: 1-3 pm and Thursdays: 9-11 am and again from 7-9 pmBadminton starts back up on Sundays, September 13…
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 06:00
MJHL training camps set to kick off
By Derek HolmesTraining camps open around the MJHL this weekend, with two preseason games scheduled for Aug. 31 - Swan Valley at Waywayseecappo and the Northern Manitoba Blizzard at the Dauphin Kings. It’s going to be very interesting to see how the MJHL comes out of the gates this year.…
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:00
Sign up for youth pickleball camp
COMING AUGUST 14! Roadshow Pickleball Manitoba will be running a youth pickleball camp for ages 10-17 years in Russell on Friday, August 14, from 10 am-3 pm at the George P. Buleziuk Hall (106 Shell River Ave. S). FREE register at: Pickleballmanitoba.caThere is NO pickleball or badminton from July 27-Sept…
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:00
Summer MJHL Musings
By Derek HoltomTraining camps are set to open in roughly six weeks for Manitoba Junior Hockey League teams, but you’ll forgive those based on the west side of the province for being more than a little distracted.Places such as The Pas, Swan River, Dauphin, Waywayseecappo, Virden, Neepawa, and all places…
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 06:00
Want to learn to play box lacrosse?
COMING AUGUST 14! Roadshow Pickleball Manitoba will be running a youth pickleball camp for ages 10-17 years in Russell on Friday, August 14, from 10 am-3 pm at the George P. Buleziuk Centre (106 Shell River Ave. S). FREE register at: Pickleballmanitoba.caWant to learn how to play Box Lacrosse? Lacrosse…
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 06:00
Pickleball and badminton moves to the Multilplex
COMING AUGUST 14! Roadshow Pickleball Manitoba will be running a youth pickleball camp for ages 10-17 years in Russell on Friday, August 14, from 10am-3pm at the George P. Buleziuk Hall (106 Shell River Ave. S). FREE register at: Pickleballmanitoba.ca.Pickleball and Badminton have moved to the rink for the month…