Local Sports

As a retired RCMP officer, Barrhead Judo Club sensei Dave McKenzie knows the power of judo — not only on the job for self-defense, but as a way to build good citizens.

The Edwin Parr Composite gymnasium was filled with the sound squeaking shoes and the thud of basketballs being pounded into the hardwood April 23 as the Athabasca Pacers club basketball team went through an afternoon practice.

Athabasca had a strong showing during the 2017 Canadian 3D Archery Championships in Lac La Biche April 15-16.

The winner of Barrhead’s park and recreation department’s first ever Zamboni Rodeo was as surprised as anyone.

Hockey is for the kids and Barrhead ‘Midget’ Steelers assistant coach Al Starman says he is very proud of the team.

With a new set of managers and high expectations, the Westlock Grey Lions are hoping to repeat as Alberta West Central Baseball Association champions.

The future of the Spirit of Westlock Triathlon is in doubt after early bird registration fell short of the town’s target.

The ice is gone, but the Rotary Spirit Centre was bustling with activity as the Westlock Rock kicked off the season with a lacrosse day April 9.

The Northern Central Alberta Baseball League (NCABL) Senior ‘AA’ Red Lions are stepping back up to bat for the 2017 season, but already things are off to a bit of a delay. “We are just starting to get going here.

The hockey season came to an end in Barrhead with the Barrhead Old Vet Invitational tournament.