The Gilbert Plains Country Club is set to host two Golf Manitoba tournaments this week, with close to 100 golfers from across the province taking part.
The Diamond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and Diamond Athletic Ladies Amateur will take place, July 1 to 3, at GPCC.
Scott McCallum, GPCC general manager and golf professional, said the tournaments coming to Gilbert Plains came about after the facility hosted the golf event during the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games.
“I think they were quite impressed with the product, so they wanted to bring another event out here,” he said, adding champiosnhip tournaments were confirmed in December.
Hosting the events will be great advertising for the golf club.
“Obviously, its the recognition to have probably 100 of the better golfers in the province come out to play your golf course and then, hopefully, go back and tell their friends what a great facility we have. It’s really good that way,” McCallum said.
The board and staff, McCallum said, have been working hard to get the course in the best shape possible.
“I can’t say enough about the grounds crew and what they’ve done to the golf course to prepare for this event. It’s always exciting times,” he said, adding the course is in fantastic shape.
“We’re obviously watching the weather pretty closely, praying that we dodge some of the big cells that are coming. But it will be in good shape,” he said.
The grounds crew paid special attention to some of the smaller details, such as getting the greens to a certain speed.
“All those types of things are things that you pay close attention to,” McCallum said.
A number of local golfers will be taking part in the men’s tournament, while Swan River’s Crystal Zamzow will be one of the favourites to win the ladies event.
There is an expectation that McCallum and his staff have for the golf course, but they don’t really feel any added pressure in hosting the provincial tournaments.
“Pressure is just what we put on ourselves. But we want our golf course to showcase well,” he said.
“I’m just looking forward to a good week.”
Early Tuesday afternoon, Golf Manitoba announced the cancellation of both tournaments due to severe rainfall, widespread overland flooding, and the forecast for additional significant precipitation. Several roads between Neepawa and Gilbert Plains have been impacted by flooding, and the Rural Municipality of Gilbert Plains has declared a State of Emergency.
Any decisions and potential rescheduling of the championships, will be communicated as soon as they are finalized.

Although Sunday’s headline show was shutdown early due to an emergency weather alert, it was another successful Dauphin’s Countryfest and president Duane McMaster couldn’t be happier.
McMaster said this year’s ticket sales were stronger than last year, although the final numbers have yet to be tabulated.
“More than twice as many tickets were sold this year than last year. So we’re happy with ticket sales,” he said.
“I’ll never say I’m totally satisfied with ticket sales. Unless I don’t have any left to sell, I’m not totally satisfied.”
McMaster was pleased with how the weekend had gone heading into Sunday’s performances, noting there were few problems.
“Everything has gone smoothly at the gates. What problems we have had have been relatively minor and dealt with efficiently by the staff and the volunteers,” he said.
The entertainment, McMaster added, was fantastic, noting there have been a lot of positive comments about the shows.
Although he doesn’t know the numbers, McMaster was impressed with the crowds in the amphitheater, noting the stands were close to, or at capacity, both Friday and Saturday.
“That was a great crowd (Saturday) night. And it was so great to see everybody out there having a great time. I posted online, I said it’s been a few years since I’ve seen the stands looking like that. It was really great to see it back like that,” he said.
“Countryfest has been around for an awful long time and we just love having a huge crowd, people here enjoying what we work every year so hard to present to them.”
New to Countryfest this year were metal detectors at the entrances, which were part of a partnership with Manitoba Provincial Exhibition.
“Obviously, we can’t afford them on our own, so we did make an annual arrangement to do that, again try and promote safety in our venue. Make sure people aren’t bringing in stuff that shouldn’t be present in the area,” McMaster said.
Along with a new and larger VIP tent, Countryfest also had new vendors and activities including a poker derby, miniature golf and a horse shoe pit.
McMaster noted there were also the old standard favourites, such as helicopter rides, a flip cup competition and perogy eating contest.
“Everything has been really good. I always strive to offer a different and better experience to our patrons from year to year,” he said.
With rain forecast for Saturday, the schedule for the main stage was adjusted with performers hitting the stage earlier than advertised.
“That was pretty challenging. I’m not really heavily involved in the production side of it. But going in and working with Rob and Shelley (Waloschuk) and the production team a little bit when we tried to adjust the schedule, there’s an awful lot of moving parts and that was quite a challenge,” he said.
“It would have been nice if we didn’t have to make that change, but we managed to pull it off and everything worked out. We got everything done.”
McMaster feels they lucked out, because rain was forecast for Saturday and Sunday, but it held off until Sunday’s final main stage show.
“It’s been a really good year. (Saturday) night’s entertainment was just phenomenal. I’m sure (Sunday) is going to be fantastic and Friday night was great,” he said.
“I believe that pyro and everything with Jelly Roll’s show, that was pretty much next level. We may have raised the bar at Countryfest. It’s going to be hard to top that one.”
One of Countryfest’s goals has always been to promote local Manitoba artists. That was the case when Dauphin’s The Wet Towels was the first band to perform at Thursday’s kick off party.
“I loved that. We’ve always tried to develop and promote local music, Manitoba music. We used to have the talent contest years ago. We still do the Battle of the Bands up here. I think last year we had a Battle of the Bands in Winnipeg for a chance to play up here,” McMaster said, noting local bands The Wet Towels, Revolving Doors and Kate’s Outlaw, which has two albums out and made their main stage debut last year, all performed at this year’s Countryfest.
McMaster said it is sometimes a struggle to book performers, especially big name acts, because they are often in such big demand.
“It’s quite something for us to be able to say, ‘performing for the first time at Countryfest.’ That’s a bit of an oddity for us,” he said.
McMaster was most impressed with the concert experience provided by Saturday headliner Jelly Roll.
“He’s a pretty amazing individual. Watching that and seeing how he interacted with the crowd and the crowd interacted with him was pretty special. I think it was pretty cool to be there for that,” he said, adding it was a special moment when Jelly Roll recognized a fan for celebrating 7,162 days of sobriety.
After being invited for a number of years, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and his wife Lisa, who used to live and practice medicine in Dauphin, attended this year’s event.
After his show, Jelly Roll threw his hat into the crowd. Kinew was the first to get to it and he immediately gave it to a young fan sitting in the front row, bringing the youngster to tears.
“That was really cool. It was nice to see them here and just enjoying the show and being regular people. Out here to have a good time like the rest of us and enjoy some good country music,” McMaster said.
With the challenge to book entertainers, planning for next year began two months ago.
“You have to start planning that far in advance, because there are already people who are booked for that weekend. When you get to the bigger names, there’s a lot of demand for them,” McMaster said.

For two decades, Credit Union Place (CUP) has been a cornerstone of recreation, activity and community connection in the Parkland region.
Fusion Credit Union (FCU), a sponsor since inception in 2006, is proud to continue its commitment with a new 10-year sponsorship agreement as the exclusive naming partner of the facility.
“Facilities like Credit Union Place play an important role in the vitality of our communities,” Darwin Johns, CEO at FCU, said in a press release.
“We’re incredibly proud to have supported this facility since day one and are excited to continue that partnership for the next decade.”
Since its inception, Dauphin’s CUP, managed by Dauphin Recreation Services (DRS), has become a gathering place for sports, major events and activities that contribute to healthy, vibrant communities.
“Partnering with local organizations such as Dauphin Recreation Services aligns closely with Fusion’s co-operative values and commitment to helping communities remain active, connected and economically strong,” said Johns.
“Credit Union Place brings people together, supports active lifestyles and creates opportunities for connection and community pride.”
Beyond recreation, Credit Union Place supports the regional economy by hosting major events and attractions that bring visitors to the area.
“When communities have spaces that bring people together, the impact reaches far beyond the four walls of the building,” said Johns.
“These facilities create economic activity, support local businesses and help foster the kind of vibrant, connected communities we’re proud to serve and live in.”
The long-standing partnership between DRS and FCU symbolizes the power of collaboration to create lasting impact in our communities.
“Investing in Credit Union Place is an investment in the future of our communities,” said Johns.
“When organizations come together with purpose, they create opportunities that shape brighter futures for everyone.”
“We are incredibly grateful to have Fusion Credit Union returning as our naming sponsor for the next 10 years,” said DRS assistant general manager Lindsey Kyle.
“There is no better symbol of community than Credit Union Place, a central hub that brings together residents from across our region for recreation, connection, and events.
“Support from partners like Fusion is what allows us to continue offering a wide range of recreation opportunities and community events. We are proud to move forward together and look forward to building on this strong partnership for years to come.”

A short run in the 2026 Manitoba Junior Hockey League playoffs has resulted in a financial loss for the Dauphin Kings.
A year after reporting a profit of more than $47,000, the Kings are reporting a loss of $44,308.
In terms of revenue, the biggest fall came in ticket sales. In 2025, the local junior A hockey club reported ticket sales of $339,727. That number fell to $186,448 this year.
Total revenue in 2025 was $835,599, while revenue in 2026 was $644,534.
Expenses also fell, from $787,927 in 2025 to $688,842 in 2026.
Fund-raising increased from $174,833 to $182,020 on the strength of the tractor lotto, which raised approximately $130,000 and the Par 3 Golf Tournament, which raised about $14,000, almost double from the year before.
Despite the shortfall, the Kings still have assets totalling $27,996.
Bryan Romanow was named interim team president last August.
He faced a number of challenges over the course of the season, noting there is a new era in junior hockey.
“It’s tough when you lose a player like Havryil Simchuk at Christmas time to B.C. He would have helped us out immensely in the playoffs, for sure” he said.
“I think stuff like that is the biggest impact now. Losing players at the wrong time of year.”
The Kings have been searching for a new head coach and general manager since parting ways with Doug Hedley at the end of the season.
Romanow said the team was close enough to hiring someone new to offer a contract.
“And we thought we had one locked up and then they had a family meeting and had a change of heart,” he said.
“There were a couple more that we were just about to offer contracts to, but then they backed away. We’re working really hard. It’s tough. Coaching nowadays, too, they want a lot of money. But hopefully, in the next week to 10 days, we’ll have somebody in place.”
Romanow will remain on the board as vice-president with Jason Gibbs stepping into the president’s role. Romanow hopes to use his time as vice-president as a learning experience.
“I was only on for about six months, so I have quite a bit to learn yet. So it will be nice to follow Jason’s lead for a while and then hopefully, I’ll step back up into president or remain a vice-president, which is fine,” he said.
As for the financial situation, Romanow said the loss shows how important a long playoff run can be. He also noted while the Kings appreciate the support from sponsors, the team lacks a major industry to support the team, unlike other teams in the league
“Our sponsorships are awesome in Dauphin, don’t get me wrong. But you’re dealing with the Steinbachs, where they have HyLife. And you’re dealing with Portage, with McCain. They back their teams fairly well,” he said.
“We are very happy with the support we get in Dauphin. It’s just we don’t have any industry, basically. What it comes down to is we’re a farming community. So we try to make the best with what we have.”
Gibbs joins the Kings after serving as governor a few years ago, before moving on to the Parkland Rangers program.
“I still love the game of hockey and, obviously, my kids have moved on, so we have a little bit of empty nest syndrome and I still want to give back. So I just thought coming back to the board and helping these folks get through things was the right step,” he said.
Among the challenges will be to right the ship financially.
Gibbs credited director of business operations Christian Laughland for his work in securing sponsors.
“But just keeping the team afloat and, obviously, we need to focus on getting a head coach signed and announced,” he added.
The Kings are also looking for added revenue streams to help the bottom line.
One thing Gibbs hopes to do is to get players back out into the community.
“Giving back to the sponsors, helping out wherever they can. We’re hoping that we’ll get more folks in the stands and get them excited about the players and the team,” he said.
Recognizing time is of the essence, Gibbs hopes to have a new coach and general manager is place soon.
While there were no resignations from the board, a number of people stepped up and joined the team.
Cam Abrey will be the billet co-ordinator, Jason Alf joins as community relations, Joey Pasternak and Troy Steeves will serve as game day directors, Craig Kaminski will serve as information technology and Dave Campbell will join Rob Hrechka and Rae Csversko in external relations.
Remaining on the board are Laughland, who will also serve as the team’s governor, Erin Sigvaldason in finance and Scott McCallum as director of hockey operations.
The Kings recently announced its schedule for the 2026-27 season.
Of note, all but one home game will be played on weekends, with 15 Friday games, seven on Saturdays and six on Sundays. The lone weekday home game will take place, Dec. 31, a Thursday.
The season opens, Sept. 18, when the Kings are in Selkirk to battle the Steelers, with the home opener the next night at Credit Union Place also against Selkirk.

The Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School celebrated the Class of 2026, Saturday at Credit Union Place.
This year saw 143 graduates walk across the stage to receive their diplomas.
Following the processional, greetings were brought by Mountain View School Division assistant superintendant Gord Wood, MVSD trustee Jarri Thompson and DRCSS principal Taylor Schmidt.
Then came the convocation and presentation of awards followed by the Valedictorian address by Jacobi van Luijn-Michaluk.
Here is her speech:
Hello everyone, my name is Jacobi and I am honored to have been voted valedictorian for the Class of 2026.
This role has made me reflect on all the memories and accomplishments we’ve had over the years. These are some of the most important times in our lives.
It has also forced me to think about one of the scariest things and that’s the unknown ahead of us. I’m sure this fear has crossed everyone’s mind, especially us graduates.
For so long, we sort of knew what was ahead. We knew that the next year we would return to school, see the same teachers and friends that we have seen every day for years, to then go home and continue that cycle, but it won’t be like that anymore and it’s been so hard to admit that. We are breaking years worth of habits and routines and that’s an extremely difficult thing to do.
This change can really take a toll on kids. So many people have told me that it sort of feels like we are suddenly leaving behind our whole life. It’s as if we are popping this safe little bubble we have built around each other.
I made sure this year to really take my time to process it all and cherish every second I spend with my friends, teachers and family. We should all be thankful for the people that surround and comfort us during this time in our lives. Every single person here today wants the absolute best for us and it’s important that we keep that love close to us.
As scary as this new chapter may seem, there is some excitement to it. We are all going to have this new level of independence and a new sense of individuality. We are going to discover so many new and exciting things about ourselves we have no idea about. In order to grow as people, we must branch out and face our challenges head on. But that growth can be intimidating.
It feels like we are ready to grow up until it’s actually happening. Growing up feels like it should just be all fun and exciting, but it feels so hard and confusing, too. I know it’s normal for us to feel like this, but that doesn’t make it any less difficult. It may not seem like it right now, but it’s important for us to grow up. Even as we get older, we will still have parts of our childhood with us, along with all the memories we have made. So many memories and crucial parts of my life have happened in high school, and I’m going to cherish that for the rest of my life.
We are so lucky to experience this together and to be there for one another.
Along with all these good things that we will carry with us, it isn’t like that all the time. So many teens struggle with mental health and I want to take this opportunity to spread awareness about it.
They say one in four youth have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Suicide remains the second leading cause of death in Canada for youth between the ages of 15 to 19. LGBTQIA+ youth are five times more likely to attempt suicide and Indigenous youth are five to seven times more likely.
Let that information sit with you for a moment. Think about that next time you decide to judge someone based on their looks or because they are a bit different than others. We are all human and we only have one life. Everyone should be able to live that life with some happiness in it. We all have our things we are insecure about, maybe we think too much about what others think of us. I hope that whatever you are dealing with, you persevere and go to the people that are willing to help you when you need it. Everyone has someone who cares about them. If you don’t think so, check again because I guarantee they are there.
I am so proud of all the graduates for getting through the highs and lows of high school. We may complain about our assignments or skip class because we don’t feel like doing work, but there is at least a part of us that is going to miss all this. During our time in school, we have learned to become our own person, to take care of ourselves and others and to trust that there is always someone who is willing to help us.
I want to take a moment to thank all the teachers at the DRCSS for teaching us these things and for always being there for your students. I want to highlight a few teachers that have impacted me, and many other students.
Mrs. Coombs, thank you for bringing light to your classroom and our lives and for believing in students even if they have given up on themselves.
Mr. Cote, you bring laughter, joy and comfort to any room you walk into. Thank you for creating such a safe space for me and many other people.
Lastly, I’d like to thank two teachers that have made the biggest impact on me, Mrs. Michaluk and Mrs. Krisjanson. You may not work in a classroom, but the work you do is just as important. You help kids reach the finish line and get through anything they may be going through.
Mrs. Krisjanson, you are so patient with kids and supporting them academically. Mrs. Michaluk, you always go above and beyond with kids who need you. These teachers I have named are true heroes in so many people’s lives and I’d be lucky to become half the person that they are. Teachers truly save lives and the work they do is so crucial in our world. Thank you to all the teachers for guiding us through life and helping us ease into young adulthood.
I’m so curious to see the people we are all growing to be. It’s hard to say goodbye to this chapter and all the stories in it, but it’s time to write the next one. Maybe it will be even better than last. Whatever is in store for all of you, I hope you achieve great things and have the life you deserve to live.
Before I’m done talking, I want to read one of my favorite poems called “Wild Geese” written by Mary Oliver.
“You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
The mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile wild geese, high in the clean blue air, are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
The world offers itself to your imagination,
Calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting -
Over and over announcing your place
In the family of things.”
Thank you class of 2026, we deserve to celebrate all we have accomplished.
Following her speech came the turning of the tassel and the recessional.

The Dauphin Clippers rugby teams handed out year-end awards, last week.
Four awards were handed out for the Clippers girl’s 7s team.
Kiersten VanDekerckhove was named the varsity MVP and Mindy Chartrand was the Top Rookie, while the JV MVP was Alina Genik and Edie Fleck was the JV Top Rookie.
The varsity girls award winners were: Top Forward - Ryann Richard-Soltis; Top Back - Felicity Sahulka; MVP - Paityn Bourgouin; Top Rookie - Anna Durston; Maverick Award - Isabella Williams; Playoff MVP - Desiree Lariviere; Spirit Award - Mackenzie Kropelnicki; and Most Improved - Maya Hughes.
JV boys award winners were: Top Forward - Garrett Urichen; Top Back - Garrett Sahulka; MVP - Rudy Oosthuizen; Top Rookie - Hendrik Du Plessis; Maverick Award - Sly Fedorkiw; Playoff MVP - Rudy Oosthuizen; Spirit Award - Dax Arneson; and Most Improved - Cohen Lambie.
Varsity boys award winners were: Top Forward - Ben Miner; Top Back - Jordan Evans; MVP - Julien Lopez; Top Rookie - Emil Saifulin; Maverick Award - Blake Thacker; Playoff MVP - Alex Thompson; Spirit Award - Blake Symchych; and Most Improved - Tristen Fidierchuk.

After starting the season with two straight wins on the road, the Parkland Mavericks have now lost two in a row at home.
The latest set back came at the hands of the Manitoba Wombats, 34-24, Saturday, at Mavs Fest in Dauphin.
Ronin Mouck had two tries and two converts and Julien Lopez, playing his first game ever with the Mavericks, also had two tries.
The Mavericks were shorthanded for most of the game after losing a player to a red card late in the first half.
“Considering we played down a man the whole game, we played really, really good. They were starting the get tired in the second half and we did come back pretty close. But playing 14 on 15 stopped us from getting an even shot,” said captain Jordan Campbell.
The Wombats have always been one of the top teams in Rugby Manitoba’s Premier Division, with 60 players to choose from.
“And they’re a really competitive group and we were neck-and-neck with them. So I’m very happy with the way we performed, for sure,” Campbell said.
Campbell feels the Mavericks need to work on being more conservative in how they play with aggression.
“We need to stop getting penalties. That definitely is the big thing. Penalties kind of butcher us,” he said, adding the Mavericks are also missing some of their main starters.
“And I thought we played really good for what we had,” he said.
The Mavericks don’t play again until they host the Winnipeg Wasps Division 1 team, July 4, at 1:30 p.m.
Campbell said it will be good to have a two-week break.
“We’ve got about eight new players coming to practice, so we’re pretty excited to have some new faces. And back-to-back home games, we get the Premier Wasps and then the Div. 2 team, so it will give us a nice little break and build some team chemistry, so we can let them have it,” he said.
The Parkland Lady Mavericks hit the pitch for the first time, hosting the Winnipeg Brumbies, Saturday.
The Brumbies took advantage of a team which hadn’t even practiced together yet, scoring a 66-29 win over the Lady Mavericks.
Desiree Lariviere had three tries and Halie Garlinski had two tries. Kateri Mills had two converts.
Coach Cassandra Kostelnyk was pleased with how the team played.
“A lot of the girls had never played together before and they actually didn’t have a chance to get together to practice as a team before the game. So all things considered, I think they did a good job,” she said.
Kostelnyk was most impressed with how quickly they started playing as a team.
“It was almost hard to tell that they haven’t even practiced together, let alone play together,” she said.
The Lady Mavericks will travel to Brandon, June 23, to play the Lady Barbarians, a game rescheduled from May 30.
The Lady Mavericks practice Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kin Field from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and are still looking for players.
“Anybody is welcome. We’re always accepting new players. And if you’ve never played before and you’re interested, we’ll teach you everything you need to know,” Kostelnyk said.
Practice will see the Lady Mavericks go back to the basics.
“And making sure that we continue to grow our dynamic as a team and start running as a team more often and just build off what we did on Saturday,” Kostelnyk said.
“We’re excited for the next game and for what the rest of the season will bring.”

The Rural Municipality of Lakeshore hopes to borrow almost $2.5 million to cover deficits its current council discovered after examining financial records going back more than a decade.
Council held a public meeting, June 8, in Ochre River to discuss introducing a bylaw to authorize the borrowing of $2,497,543 million from the Province to cover deficits for 2023 and prior years of $1,825,399, as well as $672,144 for 2024.
The mandate to borrow the money came from the Province, with the money to be repaid over 10 years at an estimated interest rate of five per cent per year.
The meeting, which was attended by close to 150 residents, lasted for more than two hours, with many residents asking questions surrounding the issue.
“The forensic audit, we can’t speak on that, because it has just been finalized with the insurance company and it’s now gone to the RCMP,” said acting reeve Michael Brunen, adding more information will be released later this week.
The Province of Manitoba was represented and some of the information they gave out during the course of the meeting was different than what the Lakeshore council was told before hand, Brunen said.
The Province, Brunen said, gave council two choices - borrow the $2.5 million with the 10-year payment plan or the Province would step in and eliminate the council and run the RM.
“How high do you think your taxes would go? Because we are one of the lowest tax-based municipalities in the province,” he added.
It was mentioned at the meeting that about 20 other municipalities in Manitoba are also having financial difficulties.
Council gave first reading to the borrowing bylaw, June 9, and is expected to give second and third reading, June 22, in Rorketon.
Brunen understands the frustration residents have regarding the deficits and how they came about.
“Naturally, you’re going to wonder, ‘where did we go wrong? What did you buy?’ Well, it wasn’t just one term or one year. It’s going back at least 10 or 12 years when this was first noticed,” he said.
“It goes back that far. Three terms. And that’s just a failure from a lot of departments, not just the CAO. It goes to council itself. The finance department. The reeve. The Province needs to step in and oversee this or have someone help us. Ever since amalgamation, really, things have gotten bad. It really has. We’ve seen the failures. And it’s happening all over the province.”
No deficits were found for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Brunen pointed out the current council is the one that found the deficits because of a forensic audit being performed.
“They went back and found this by other council’s mistakes. Not saying we’re perfect either. But this is why,” he said, adding when he became acting reeve, discrepencies were found in the office, which resulted in the need for a forensic audit.
“During its process, these things were discovered and, of course, it went back and found more and more and more. But the forensic audit had nothing to do with the deficit,” he said.
Brunen was overwhelmed and pleased with the turnout for the meeting.

The annual Gary Brandon Memorial Men’s Match Play Tournament saw 120 golfers comprising 60 teams hitting the links at the Dauphin Lake Golf Club, June 5 to 7.
The tournament, sponsored by Aspen Insurance and Assante Wealth Management, is a fund-raising event for local charities and a proud supporter of the Dauphin and District Community Foundation.
Shawn McQuarrie and Chad Facey won the championship flight, beating Bob Gilroy and Christian Laughland.
Nelson Lepla and Jordan Brown placed third, beating Lance Prytula and Drew Tyschinski.
Lynden Smigelski and Tyler Carefoot teamed up to win the first flight, defeating Wayne Catcheway and Earl Thompson, while Boston Karlson and Jackson Delaurier were third after defeating Brett and Perry Farnsworth.
Mark Odut and Regan Hedley won the second flight over Seth and Darcy Gares, with Shawn Woods and Dustin Underwood finishing third after defeating Darcy Malcolm and Julian Houle.
Ron Low and Andy Pickering beat Ron Love and Mike Penrose to win the third flight, with Randy VanHumbeck and Dan Bourgouin defeating Kelly Eastman and Bryan Diboll to finish third.
In the fourth flight, Wayne and Scott Heide took first place, beating Denis McKay and George Campbell, while Brendon Green and Jack Reis finished third after a win over Jody Bilous and Derrick Kabel.
Mike Shawn and Deegan Delaurier scored a win over Bart Michaleski and Blaine Johnson to win the fifth flight. Dean Cooley and Ron Hedley finished in third place after a win over Mike Sparrow and Rob Bouchard.
Terran Roos and Branden Hrychuk won the sixth flight scoring a win over Derrick and Dryden Vendramin, with third place going to Jeff Sutherland and Chris Garand, which beat Troy and Mark Steeves.
The seventh flight was won by the team of Clayton Carefoot and Jeff Gorawk, which defeated Steve Bell and Jordan Morrisseau, while James and Chris Davidson beat Mitch Prawdzik and Brendon Kruk to place third.