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The three-day Saskatchewan senior golf championship event will run Tuesday to Thursday at the always-lush, tree-lined Evergreen Golf Course in Nipawin.

Despite losing nine of their last 10 games, including a 91-87 loss Thursday night at home to the Edmonton Stingers, the Rattlers are still alive in the playoff race.

The NASCAR Canada series makes a stop Saturday in Saskatoon for the Leland Industries 250. Article content

In between the start and finish, the lead exchanged hands and steering wheels a number of times at the Sutherland Automotive Speedway oval track on a hot and muggy night.

Advertisement 1 Share this Story : NASCAR Canada: Camirand wins again, takes checkered flag in Leland Inustries 250 NASCAR Canada: Camirand wins again, takes checkered flag in Leland Inustries 250 In between the start and finish, the lead exchanged hands and steering wheels a number of times at the Sutherland Automotive Speedway oval track on a hot and muggy night. Author of the article: Article content Marc-Antoine Camirand, who started in the pole position, finished with the checkered flag and podium glory Saturday night in the Leland Industries 250 NASCAR Canada Series race in Saskatoon. Advertisement 2 Article content NASCAR Canada: Camirand wins again, takes checkered flag in Leland Inustries 250 Back to video In between the start and finish, the lead exchanged hands and steering wheels a number of times at the Sutherland Automotive Speedway oval track on a hot and muggy night. “It was a big win for the team,” said Camirand, a native of St. Leonard d'Aston, Quebec, adding that his car started the race pretty well and then fell back a bit, only to make some adjustments that proved to be the difference in the final stretch on a scorcher of a night. “It was one of the hottest days out there …. It was a grind.” Andrew Ranger took over the lead on the 101st lap and then Kevin Lacroix raced ahead in front after 181 laps and held the lead until the 232nd lap when Camirand made his move and never relinquished. Camirand — who also won the previous week's race at the Ohsweken Speedway and the 2024 season opener at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park — continues to lead the NASCAR Canada championship points standings ahead of Ranger and Lacroix. Advertisement 3 Article content On Saturday, it came down to a battle between Camirand and Lacroix, with the two cars rubbing cheeks on the short track. “Oh, yeah, that was fun,” said Lacroix. “It was side to side, door to door. We leave myself just enough room, just to make some little contact and it's fun for the fans but not hard enough to take each out. “That's what we like to do. That's why we come to track. Even though I'm second, it's still a good day for the team.” Ranger, who enjoyed a short-lived lead and has won in Saskatoon in the past, settled for third but a podium-finish nonetheless. “It's good to finish on the podium like that,” said Ranger. “The first half, we were quick. I was a little bit loose at the end but we thought maybe we could tighten the car a little bit more. Unfortunately, it was not enough … You know, it's a great race, a great podium and great for the points.” Advertisement 4 Article content Mark Dilley, who was driving in his final race of his NASCAR Canada career, started in seventh position and moved up into fourth spot before car trouble forced him out of the race The NASCAR Canada series continues with its next race at the Edmonton International Speedway in Wetaskiwin. The Saskatoon Star Phoenix has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark thestarphoenix.com and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe. Article content Share this article in your social network Share this Story : NASCAR Canada: Camirand wins again, takes checkered flag in Leland Inustries 250 Comments Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Latest National Stories News Near Elliot Lake Featured Local Savings

PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saskatchewan Rattlers' Jaden Bediako (15) takes on the Edmonton Stingers in their final home game at SaskTel Centre. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Sarauer will join DaSilva and fellow assistant coach Wacey Rabbit behind the bench for the upcoming 2024-25 Western Hockey League season.

Advertisement 1 Share this Story : Saskatoon Blades bench adds new face: Andrew Sarauer hired as DaSilva's assistant Saskatoon Blades bench adds new face: Andrew Sarauer hired as DaSilva's assistant Sarauer will join DaSilva and fellow assistant coach Wacey Rabbit behind the bench for the upcoming 2024-25 Western Hockey League season. Author of the article: Article content The Saskatoon Blades' coaching staff is now complete. Advertisement 2 Article content Saskatoon Blades bench adds new face: Andrew Sarauer hired as DaSilva's assistant Back to video On Thursday, the Blades announced the hiring of Andrew Sarauer as the team's new assistant coach under new head coach Daniel DaSilva. Sarauer will join DaSilva and fellow assistant coach Wacey Rabbit behind the bench for the upcoming 2024-25 Western Hockey League season. Just like DaSilva, Sarauer grew up as a Saskatoon Blades fan; like DaSilva, he's a former pro hockey player. “This has been one of the top teams in the WHL the last few years, and I couldn't be more excited to build off what they have, and most importantly help develop our players into quality young men,” said Sarauer. “I am incredibly honoured and thrilled to join the Blades organization, a team I grew up watching. I want to thank management for the opportunity, and look forward to working alongside Dan, Wacey and the staff.” Advertisement 3 Article content Sarauer, a 39-year-old native of Outlook, played for the Prince Albert AAA Mintos before going to British Columbia to play junior A hockey for the Victoria Salsa and Langley Hornets. From there, he headed to Northern Michigan University for a four-year NCAA Division One stint. Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks , Sarauer spent 15 years as a professional hockey player in North America and Europe. He attained his Hungarian citizenship and played seven years with the Hungary national team and played in international events with Blades legend Frank Banham. He returned home to North America last season to begin his coaching career with the WHL's Wenatchee Wild. “Andrew is a local guy who grew up a Blades fan,” said DaSilva. “He had an excellent playing career and has invaluable knowledge and experiences from that chapter in his life. He's always been a true professional, a great leader, and truly cares about player development, both on and off the ice. I am sure his hard work and passion for the game will translate to our culture perfectly.” Advertisement 4 Article content The 6-foot-4, 205-pound Sarauer played both wing and center as a forward during his career. Twice, he reached the 25-goal mark with the ECHL's Reading Royals and he had a handful of call-ups to the American Hockey League with the Erie Lake Monsters, Norfolk Admirals, Rockford Ice Hogs and Hershey Bears. “Andrew had a distinguished professional career and in his first year of coaching has made an impact on many of the people we spoke to about him,” commented Blades general manager Colin Priestner. “We're excited to add an up-and-coming local product to our bench and feel Andrew will be a great addition to Dan, Wacey, and the rest of the staff.” The Saskatoon Star Phoenix has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark thestarphoenix.com and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe. Article content Share this article in your social network Share this Story : Saskatoon Blades bench adds new face: Andrew Sarauer hired as DaSilva's assistant Comments Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Latest National Stories News Near Elliot Lake Featured Local Savings

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Delisle's Colin Coben prevailed to capture his fourth Saskatchewan senior men's (age 55 and over) golf championship, his first since 2014.