Sports Looking Back: Nov. 7, 2026
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IN LOCAL HISTORY
• 60 YEARS AGO — Brandon Wheat Kings clobbered the Selkirk Steelers 15-4 before 1,271 fans. Playing his fourth season with the Wheaties, right-winger Billy Fairbairn went on a scoring spree that shattered two Manitoba Junior Hockey League records. Fairbairn fired six goals and added three assists for a nine-point performance.
• 40 YEARS AGO — The Brandon Bobcats edged the Alberta Golden Bears 4-3 in a Canada West university hockey game. Bernie Martine scored the winning goal and had assists on two others. Dave Lewis scored twice while John Davis chipped in with a single.
• 30 YEARS AGO — Belmont’s Lylas Williamson, with third Leona Miller, second Sandra Cline and lead Patti Wanless, became the first four-time winner in the 22-year history of the Lady Sahara Curling Bonspiel in Glenboro with an 8-3 victory in the final over Bev Haverstock of Brandon.
• 10 YEARS AGO — Brad Marshall of Ste. Rose had a goal as Neepawa beat the visiting Winnipeg Blues 3-2 in Manitoba Junior Hockey League play.