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Tuesday, 10 March 2026 06:00
Roulette and Wolverines ready for post season
By Derek HoltomThe Waywayseecappo Wolverines are one of the hottest teams in the MJHL in 2026, even with some recent setbacks against the top team in the MJHL.As the Wolverines peak for the playoffs, the veteran-filled team is enjoying what they’ve accomplished so far, but realize there is still so…
Tuesday, 03 March 2026 06:00
No Adults and Tots until March 11th
Pickleball, Badminton and Indoor Walking are still on hold at the GPB Hall as we finish installing the new floor. There is pickleball in Binscarth at the school on Mondays from 7-9 pm! You are welcome to walk indoors at the Russell Memorial Multiplex. We thank you for your patience!NO…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:00
First Aid Class coming soon
Pickleball, Badminton and Indoor Walking are still on hold at the GPB Hall as we finish installing the new floor. Thank you for your continued patience! I promise, it will be worth it! There is pickleball in Binscarth at the school on Mondays from 7-9 pm! The RMM is available…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:00
Manitoba Junior Hockey League playoff positioning heating up
By Derek HoltomWith less than 10 games left on the schedule for most teams, the playoff picture remains unclear at best in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.The league-leading Niverville Nighthawks have stumbled of late, going a modest 6-4-0-0 in their last 10 games and barely scraped by two non-playoff teams…
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:00
Binscarth Winterfest coming March 1st
A HUGE thank you to the ACC Youth Employment Skills Strategy Russell Cohort of 2026 and their instructor Duane Klimack who built and donated a beautiful warming shed for our community outdoor rink! Our community members will now be able to sit inside, away from the elements to get their…
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:00
Wolverines’ Hicks confident in teams’ chances
By Derek HoltomWayway Wolverines skater Sebastien Hicks is dominating the MJHL, just as you would expect a 20-year-old forward to do. The team’s leading scorer entered last week on an 11-game point scoring heater, which coincides with the Wayway’s run which has seen them only lose one regulation game in…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 06:00
Indoor walking returns
A HUGE thank you to the ACC Youth Employment Skills Strategy Russell Cohort of 2026 and their instructor Duane Klimack who built & donated a beautiful warming shed for our community outdoor rink! Our community members will now be able to sit inside, away from the elements to get their…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Pickleball in Russell cancelled while floors are replaced
Pickleball and Badminton at the GPB Hall in Russell is cancelled for at least the month of January and likely most of February for floor replacement. Pickleball will still be available on Monday evenings in Binscarth at the school from 7-9pm.There will be a First Aid Course held on Saturday,…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 06:00
Cochrane liking what Wolverines showing
By Derek HoltomThe Waywayseecappo Wolverines are coming off an extremely successful month of January where they went 7-2-1-1, and enter the short month of February just three points back of the Neepawa Titans for third spot in the MJHL’s West Division.Wolverines Head Coach and General Manager, Landyn Cochrane, says the…
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 06:00
First Aid course coming in February
Pickleball and Badminton at the GPB Hall in Russell is cancelled for at least the month of January and likely most of February for floor replacement. Pickleball will still be available on Monday evenings in Binscarth at the school from 7-9 pm!There will be a First Aid Course held on…
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 06:00
Wolverines heat up, despite frigid temperatures
By Derek HoltomThree straight losses to the Dauphin Kings in the past few weeks was more than enough for the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.Wayway managed to defeat Dauphin last week, thanks, in no small part, to an outstanding defensive effort and the play of Cole Hunter. The Shoal Lake product scored a…
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 06:00
March 1st is Binscarth Winterfest and vintage snowmobile derby
Pickleball and Badminton at the GPB Hall in Russell is cancelled for at least the month of January as we make some much needed improvements to the floor! We are very excited! Keep an eye out for how you can help! Pickleball will still be available on Monday evenings in…
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 06:00
Snowshoes and a new outdoor rink
Pickleball and Badminton at the GPB Hall in Russell is cancelled for at least the month of January as we make some much needed improvements to the floor! We are very excited! Keep an eye out for how you can help! Pickleball will still be available on Monday evenings in…
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 06:00
MJHL Teams very busy at trade deadline
By Derek HoltomThe trade deadline was quite robust this year, as teams added and subtracted to better themselves for this year and for down the road. In fact, this is the busiest trade deadline in years in the MJHL – surprising given how players now have a virtual veto over…
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 06:00
Rookes happy to finish career in Waywayseecappo
By Derek HoltomThe Waywayseecappo Wolverines were bolstered this season by the return of former players for their final year of junior hockey. That includes defenseman Kurt Rookes, the most offensively dynamic blueliner in the MJHL this season.A native of Manson, Man., Rookes led all defenseman in scoring heading into the…