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Minto Turns Down a Junior A Team

The town of Minto is not interested in bringing in a Jr. A team from the breakaway Greater Metro Hockey League.

A representative of the league recently made a pitch to the Minto recreation committee.    But the committee voted against it.

Recreation Services Manager Matt Lubbers says the decision in no way stops a group of private individuals from taking on the league, if they wish.

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(left to right) SPS Deputy Chief Michael Van Sickle and Acting Chief Mike Federico. June 25, 2026. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

SPS turns off comments

SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.

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Scoreboard, June 26

The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.