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August 6th: Saskatchewan Day at the Jeux du Canada Games Festival

  With 50 days to the first day of competition, the 2017 Canada Summer Games Host Society and Co-hosts gave the public a taste of the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Canada Games Festival that will act as a central hub for spectators, athletes, volunteers and the Manitoba community during the Canada Summer Games. The festival that will run from July 29 to August 12 at The Forks, will be…

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Rio 2016 Paralympic Games: Team Sask Alumni

The 2016 Paralympic Games have officially begun! There is an impressive number of Saskatchewan athletes who are representing Canada on the international stage, and we couldn't be more proud of our Team Sask alumni! Nik Goncin competed in Wheelchair Basketball at the 2011 and 2015 Canada Winter Games, and is competing in the same in Rio. Erica Gavel was a softball athlete at the 2007…

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Rio 2016 Olympic Games: Team Sask Alumni

The 2016 Rio Olympics have ended, but our pride continues for the Team Sask alumni who took part. Congratulations to our Team Sask alumni on their stellar performances at the Olympic Games   Gavin Schmitt ('05 CSG) - Men's Volleyball - 5th Brianne Tehisen-Eaton ('05 CSG) - Athletics; Heptathlon - BRONZE Taryn Suttie ('09 CSG) - Athletics; Shot Put - 28th In addition to…

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2015 Saskatchewan Sport Award Recipients: Team Sask Alumni

Team Sask alumni shine on the 2015 Saskatchewan Sport Awards stage. Six alumni have the honour of five different awards. To see full bios, click here.   2015 Youth-Female Athlete of the Year Award Samantha Ryan - 2013 Canada Summer Games - Swimming (Para)   2015 Male Athlete of the Year Award Lucas Morin - 2011 Canada Winter Games - Speed Skating; 2011 Western Canada Summer Games -…

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New Book Chronicles the History of Amateur Sport in Saskatchewan

Giving Us A Sporting Chance:The Story of Sask Sport Written by Lynn Gidluck and published by Coteau Books A new book, tracing the history of amateur sport in Saskatchewan, hits the shelves today. The book, authored by Lynn Gidluck and published by Coteau Books, tells the story of how the amateur sport federation in Saskatchewan came to be in a position to run the provincial lottery and work with…

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