Latest news with #Elks
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Lots planned for Elkhorn Western Weekend this weekend!
Hold on to your cowboy hats, the best way to mark an August long weekend in Elkhorn is coming to town! The 11th annual Western Weekend hosted by the Elkhorn Elks runs Friday through Sunday, and it's going to be another big deal! 'It really is an entire weekend,' said Kevin Tuthill, co-organizer of the event. 'We've tried to fit so many things in for so many different people. We've got kids activities, bouncy castles, beer gardens and the slo-pitch—we try to cover as many ages as we can.' The Manitoba Pro Chariot and Chuckwagon Races kick off Friday night starting at 7 pm with the live Calcutta auction to follow. 'Last year was our first year for the live Calcutta, and it went over really big,' Tuthill said. 'The horses run Friday night, and that's how we make up the team—take the fastest horse and the slowest horse and they are Team A, second fastest and second slowest and they are Team B, third and third…. those get auctioned off, and 100 per cent of that money goes back and is split between the horse teams and the buyers. So none of that goes to the Elks. It's some extra money for the horses, and they really appreciated it last year.' Also returning this year is the popular Cornhole Tournament, which made its official debut during last year's Western Weekend, with at least 12 teams registered so far. 'The Cornhole Tournament last year was our first for that, and it was huge, so we've got that going again this year,' Tuthill said, adding that barrel racing is also coming back to this year's weekend. 'They're coming back again this year, so that's good for a lot of people.' The Barrel Racing will begin Saturday afternoon at 1 pm, followed by the chuckwagons at 4 and 7 pm, then Sunday chucks running at 1 and 4 pm. 'I'm probably not lying to you if I say at race time there is probably 500-plus people on the grounds at a time,' Tuthill said. 'It really is a big draw for the weekend, and we almost don't sell any day passes—it's almost all weekend (passes) so people can come and go.' Aside from all the high-flying action of thundering hooves, there's quite the musical line-up for Western Weekend. Friday night features popular DJ Look Music, then the Clubbing Fraggles will bring their party-band stylings to Saturday night. Sunday belongs to the multi-instrumentalist troubadour Lyle Baldwin, playing country classics. While the Western Weekend is put on by the Elkhorn Elks, Tuthill stressed that many community groups come together to make the event a success every year. 'We try and get as many community groups involved as we can so that the money is split up amongst the entire community,' he explained, giving examples of local figure skaters assisting with post-event clean-up, the skating rink hosting a slo-pitch tournament, and the golf course working the door. 'We split it up amongst as many groups as we can. By involving all the other groups and giving them as much money as we can, it helps everybody.' Attracting competitors to attend the Elkhorn event is another big task, especially after the busy 'Cowboy Christmas' season in early July. However, with $14,000 in prize money for the horses, it's nothing to sneeze at. 'Every year that's our goal, we try to make sure that the past year covers this year's money for the horses, for them to come,' Tuthill said, adding that teams hail from around Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and North Dakota. 'It's not cheap for them guys to be on the road for the weekend, and lots of them do it every weekend.' As a service club, the Elkhorn Elks have around 50 members, and more are always welcome. 'We're always looking for members,' Tuthill said. 'We cover a lot of ages. We have members from 21 to 97, and everybody that can does what they can.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Riders' defense dominates Elks, notch 8 sacks against Edmonton
Regina Watch The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defense finished with eight total sacks against Edmonton in their 21-18 defeat of the Elks Friday.
Global News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Global News
Harris throws for two TDs as Roughriders hold off Fajardo, Elks 21-18
Trevor Harris threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders retained first place in the CFL's West Division with a 21-18 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday. The win improved Saskatchewan's record to 6-1, one win ahead of the Calgary Stampeders, who fell to 5-2 with a 23-21 loss to the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday. The Elks, coming off a bye week, dropped to 1-5 and sit last in the West. Leading 11-4 at halftime, the Riders took control of the game in the third quarter on both sides of the ball. While Saskatchewan's offence scored 10 points, the defence limited the Elks to four yards of total offence on three possessions. The Riders collected three of their eight sacks in the quarter. Saskatchewan increased its lead to 18-4 on an eight-yard touchdown pass from Harris to KeeSean Johnson midway through the frame. A 46-yard field goal by Brett Lauther on the final play of the quarter put the Riders ahead 21-4. Story continues below advertisement The Elks narrowed the gap to 21-11 early in the fourth quarter when Cody Fajardo hit Kaion Julien-Grant on a 57-yard scoring pass. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Fajardo, forced out of the pocket, found a wide-open Julien-Grant in the left flat. After a Riders defender missed his tackle, the Canadian receiver took it to the end zone. Despite the heavy pressure, Fajardo continued to move the Elks in the fourth quarter, culminating with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Steven Dunbar Jr. to cut the Saskatchewan lead to 21-18 with 1:56 left in the game. The Elks chose to kick the ball away after the touchdown, rather than attempting an onside kick. The Riders responded with consecutive first downs before punting the ball away. Edmonton started its final possession on its own five-yard line with 24 seconds remaining. The Elks moved to the 32-yard line after a 12-yard scramble by Fajardo and a 15-yard roughing penalty against the Riders. Saskatchewan, however, sealed the victory by sacking Fajardo on the final two plays of the game. Micah Johnson, Malik Carney and Shane Ray had two sacks each for the Riders, while A.J. Allen and C.J. Reavis added one sack apiece. Fajardo totalled 346 passing yards and two touchdowns on 26-of-33 completions in his first start this season. Story continues below advertisement The Riders saved the best for last in a rather pedestrian first half, scoring 10 points in the final two minutes of the second quarter. With the Elks leading 4-1, Riders slotback Samuel Emilus took a shovel pass from Harris and scooted 15 yards around the left end for the game's first touchdown. Saskatchewan increased its lead to 11-4 when Lauther made a 51-yard field goal with 22 seconds remaining in the first half. Both offences had their challenges in the first half, although Fajardo connected with Dunbar Jr. and Zach Mathis on passes of 41 and 35 yards respectively. Fajardo, who played for the Riders from 2019 to 2022, was making his first start against Saskatchewan since leaving the franchise as a free agent and signing with the Alouettes in 2023. Until the late outburst before halftime, Saskatchewan's best opportunity was midway in the second quarter when it reached the Edmonton two-yard line. Facing a third and goal situation, the Riders gambled but the Elks stuffed backup quarterback Tommy Stevens at the one-yard line. UP NEXT The Elks host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Aug. 2. The Riders travel to Montreal to take on the Alouettes on Aug. 3.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Harris throws for two TDs as Roughriders hold off Fajardo, Elks 21-18
REGINA – Trevor Harris threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders retained first place in the CFL's West Division with a 21-18 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday. The win improved Saskatchewan's record to 6-1, one win ahead of the Calgary Stampeders, who fell to 5-2 with a 23-21 loss to the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday. The Elks, coming off a bye week, dropped to 1-5 and sit last in the West. Leading 11-4 at halftime, the Riders took control of the game in the third quarter on both sides of the ball. While Saskatchewan's offence scored 10 points, the defence limited the Elks to four yards of total offence on three possessions. The Riders collected three of their eight sacks in the quarter. Saskatchewan increased its lead to 18-4 on an eight-yard touchdown pass from Harris to KeeSean Johnson midway through the frame. A 46-yard field goal by Brett Lauther on the final play of the quarter put the Riders ahead 21-4. The Elks narrowed the gap to 21-11 early in the fourth quarter when Cody Fajardo hit Kaion Julien-Grant on a 57-yard scoring pass. Fajardo, forced out of the pocket, found a wide-open Julien-Grant in the left flat. After a Riders defender missed his tackle, the Canadian receiver took it to the end zone. Despite the heavy pressure, Fajardo continued to move the Elks in the fourth quarter, culminating with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Steven Dunbar Jr. to cut the Saskatchewan lead to 21-18 with 1:56 left in the game. The Elks chose to kick the ball away after the touchdown, rather than attempting an onside kick. The Riders responded with consecutive first downs before punting the ball away. Edmonton started its final possession on its own five-yard line with 24 seconds remaining. The Elks moved to the 32-yard line after a 12-yard scramble by Fajardo and a 15-yard roughing penalty against the Riders. Saskatchewan, however, sealed the victory by sacking Fajardo on the final two plays of the game. Micah Johnson, Malik Carney and Shane Ray had two sacks each for the Riders, while A.J. Allen and C.J. Reavis added one sack apiece. Fajardo totalled 346 passing yards and two touchdowns on 26-of-33 completions in his first start this season. The Riders saved the best for last in a rather pedestrian first half, scoring 10 points in the final two minutes of the second quarter. With the Elks leading 4-1, Riders slotback Samuel Emilus took a shovel pass from Harris and scooted 15 yards around the left end for the game's first touchdown. Saskatchewan increased its lead to 11-4 when Lauther made a 51-yard field goal with 22 seconds remaining in the first half. Both offences had their challenges in the first half, although Fajardo connected with Dunbar Jr. and Zach Mathis on passes of 41 and 35 yards respectively. Fajardo, who played for the Riders from 2019 to 2022, was making his first start against Saskatchewan since leaving the franchise as a free agent and signing with the Alouettes in 2023. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Until the late outburst before halftime, Saskatchewan's best opportunity was midway in the second quarter when it reached the Edmonton two-yard line. Facing a third and goal situation, the Riders gambled but the Elks stuffed backup quarterback Tommy Stevens at the one-yard line. UP NEXT The Elks host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Aug. 2. The Riders travel to Montreal to take on the Alouettes on Aug. 3. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 25, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Harris throws for two TDs as Roughriders hold off Fajardo, Elks 21-18
REGINA - Trevor Harris threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders retained first place in the CFL's West Division with a 21-18 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday. The win improved Saskatchewan's record to 6-1, one win ahead of the Calgary Stampeders, who fell to 5-2 with a 23-21 loss to the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday. The Elks, coming off a bye week, dropped to 1-5 and sit last in the West. Leading 11-4 at halftime, the Riders took control of the game in the third quarter on both sides of the ball. While Saskatchewan's offence scored 10 points, the defence limited the Elks to four yards of total offence on three possessions. The Riders collected three of their eight sacks in the quarter. Saskatchewan increased its lead to 18-4 on an eight-yard touchdown pass from Harris to KeeSean Johnson midway through the frame. A 46-yard field goal by Brett Lauther on the final play of the quarter put the Riders ahead 21-4. The Elks narrowed the gap to 21-11 early in the fourth quarter when Cody Fajardo hit Kaion Julien-Grant on a 57-yard scoring pass. Fajardo, forced out of the pocket, found a wide-open Julien-Grant in the left flat. After a Riders defender missed his tackle, the Canadian receiver took it to the end zone. Despite the heavy pressure, Fajardo continued to move the Elks in the fourth quarter, culminating with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Steven Dunbar Jr. to cut the Saskatchewan lead to 21-18 with 1:56 left in the game. The Elks chose to kick the ball away after the touchdown, rather than attempting an onside kick. The Riders responded with consecutive first downs before punting the ball away. Edmonton started its final possession on its own five-yard line with 24 seconds remaining. The Elks moved to the 32-yard line after a 12-yard scramble by Fajardo and a 15-yard roughing penalty against the Riders. Saskatchewan, however, sealed the victory by sacking Fajardo on the final two plays of the game. Micah Johnson, Malik Carney and Shane Ray had two sacks each for the Riders, while A.J. Allen and C.J. Reavis added one sack apiece. Fajardo totalled 346 passing yards and two touchdowns on 26-of-33 completions in his first start this season. The Riders saved the best for last in a rather pedestrian first half, scoring 10 points in the final two minutes of the second quarter. With the Elks leading 4-1, Riders slotback Samuel Emilus took a shovel pass from Harris and scooted 15 yards around the left end for the game's first touchdown. Saskatchewan increased its lead to 11-4 when Lauther made a 51-yard field goal with 22 seconds remaining in the first half. Both offences had their challenges in the first half, although Fajardo connected with Dunbar Jr. and Zach Mathis on passes of 41 and 35 yards respectively. Fajardo, who played for the Riders from 2019 to 2022, was making his first start against Saskatchewan since leaving the franchise as a free agent and signing with the Alouettes in 2023. Until the late outburst before halftime, Saskatchewan's best opportunity was midway in the second quarter when it reached the Edmonton two-yard line. Facing a third and goal situation, the Riders gambled but the Elks stuffed backup quarterback Tommy Stevens at the one-yard line. UP NEXT The Elks host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Aug. 2. The Riders travel to Montreal to take on the Alouettes on Aug. 3. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 25, 2025.
