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Steelers give Cold Lake chilly reception

Steelers give Cold Lake chilly reception

The Barrhead Steelers broke their winless streak and in a big way. On Friday, Dec. 2 at the Barrhead Agrena the Steelers defeated Cold Lake 11-1 in Midget ‘A’ action.
Hawks fly to provincials

Hawks fly to provincials

École Plamondon’s girls volleyball team did not get a podium finish in provincials last weekend, after finishing fifth in their pool, but they can at least say they have ended an almost three-decade provincial drought.
Huskies get fourth in show

Huskies get fourth in show

The Boyle School Huskies girls volleyball team climbed the ranks at the 1A provincial tournament this weekend, taking fourth place. The girls played hard from Nov. 24 to 26 at Senator Gershaw School in Bow Island.
Local poised to take world championship

Local poised to take world championship

The title of world champion is up for grabs at the National Rodeo Finals (NFR) in Las Vegas, Nevada and professional team roping rodeo competitor Kolton Schmidt, who is ranked fourth overall in the world, is poised to take it.
Air cadets compete, narrowly miss target in biathlon

Air cadets compete, narrowly miss target in biathlon

Two cadets from the Barrhead 526 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS) narrowly missed the opportunity to represent their zone at the Provincial Biathlon Championships early next year. On Oct. 29, FCpl. Mary Ann Burt, Sgt. Camille Williams, FCpl.
Warriors post second win of season

Warriors post second win of season

Eighty minutes of ice time added up to a win and OT loss for Westlock Senior ‘AA’ Warriors versus the Whitecourt Wild in North Central Hockey league action Friday night at the Rotary Spirit Centre.
Thunderbirds look to bolster coaching ranks

Thunderbirds look to bolster coaching ranks

Have you ever wanted to be a football coach? Your opportunity is finally here as the Thunderbirds are seeking new coaches for the 2017 season.
Clyde and Legal curling rinks get $150K from province

Clyde and Legal curling rinks get $150K from province

The provincial government has awarded $150,000 for improvements to the Clyde and Legal curling rinks.
Junior T-Birds soar to zone gold

Junior T-Birds soar to zone gold

Westlock’s gold reserve has increased after the R.F. Staples junior high boys ruled the North Central Junior High Athletic Association (NCJHAA) Zone 4J Volleyball Championships. Hosted at R.F. Staples Nov.
Barrhead Atom 1 team holds on for win

Barrhead Atom 1 team holds on for win

The Barrhead Atom Hawks held on a late third period surge to hold on to win 6-4 at home against Leduc. Barrhead got off to a quick start when Carson Anderson scored just over 20 seconds into the game.
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