Local Sports

The work may already be done, but that doesn’t make the grant money any less sweet, says Athabasca & District Minor Hockey Association (ADMHA) president Darcy Tangedal.

As Impact Volleyball Camp celebrates its 10th year it will be returning to Barrhead this summer. The camp will be held at Barrhead Composite High School between Aug. 11 and 15.

Barrhead business leaders have been urged to promote, participate in and support the June 29-July 4 “cycleforward” fundraiser.

Up against one of the stronger teams in the league, the Westlock bantam Rock lacrosse team came up short in a 9-3 loss on their home floor last Wednesday.

It was one of those games that can be added to the lore that is baseball. Hosting the Edmonton Expos on May 14 at Keller Field, the Westlock senior Red Lions — affectionately called the Grey Lions — recorded a 2-0 win while getting only one hit.

Former Athabascan Nathan Bennett has become the assistant volleyball coach at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C. “It is an opportunity to work at the highest level of volleyball we have in Canada apart from the national team,” Bennett said.

The Athabasca Rapids Swim Club competed in its first long course meet of the season April 26–27 in Sherwood Park and saw several swimmers take top-three finishes at the event, which drew close to 200 swimmers.

Barrhead Golf Club has been described as a gem in the community. Now it is getting some extra sparkle with a major refurbishment of the campground.

There was a chill in the air and at one stage a smattering of hail ... but nothing could deter a group of paint roller-wielding warriors at the Skate Park on Saturday. Young volunteers, Town Recreation staff and Barrhead Mayor Gerry St.

After a disappointing season-opening loss against the Sherwood Park Athletics last Thursday, the Westlock Red Lions put one in the win column last Sunday.