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Knudsen and his eager sled dogs place high in 3-Day race

Knudsen and his eager sled dogs place high in 3-Day race

Virden musher happy with this year's third place in the Northern Manitoba Trappers' Festival Manitoba Championship Sled Dog Race.
ManSask Sliding Stars finish strong in Virden

ManSask Sliding Stars finish strong in Virden

With an organized curling league for junior curlers the future of the sport is on a firm footing.
C-Hawks advance to division finals, Oil Kings look to stay alive

C-Hawks advance to division finals, Oil Kings look to stay alive

Some teams move on to West Division finals and other teams say goodbye in the Tiger Hills Hockey League playoffs.
Oil Caps dethrone Kings, climb MJHL standings

Oil Caps dethrone Kings, climb MJHL standings

Two victories over the Dauphin Kings moved the Virden Oil Capitals up the Manitoba Junior Hockey League standings.
Oil Kings, C-Hawks battle in division semifinals

Oil Kings, C-Hawks battle in division semifinals

Tigers Hill Hockey League West Division semifinals where the C-Hawks face Rivers Jets and the Oil Kings play Killarny Shamrocks beginning this weekend for a best of 5.
Knudsen's eager sled dogs place high in 3-day race

Knudsen's eager sled dogs place high in 3-day race

Dog musher from Virden, Carl Knudson earns third at the Northern Manitoba Trappers' Festival.
Rookie Guthrie adjusts to MJHL hockey

Rookie Guthrie adjusts to MJHL hockey

Guthrie is an Oil Caps blue liner and an avid golfer in the off season.
Oil Caps look to topple Kings

Oil Caps look to topple Kings

It is another week and another big series for the Virden Oil Capitals as they seek to secure a playoff berth.
Oak Lake’s Hunter Wallace has committed to play hockey and study at Merrimack College.

Oak Lake’s Hunter Wallace has committed to play hockey and study at Merrimack College.

North Andover, Mass. will be Hunter's future school.
Miller, Phillips earn roles on Oil Caps

Miller, Phillips earn roles on Oil Caps

Here's how it was for two rookies who signed with the Oil Caps in Sept. 2022.
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