Local Sports

The Red Lions opened their season May 8 in Edmonton, dropping a 4-3 decision to the Edmonton Jays. “We didn’t take advantage of our opportunities,” said player/coach Ryan Rau.

The Westlock Wild Pee Wee minor ball team has had a strong start to its season, going 3-2 in its first five provincial seeding tournament games.

Being drafted is never a bad thing. For Nikolas Koberstein, growing up and living in Barrhead has cemented some of the most important traits that have made the next step in his hockey career a reality.

The Blue Heron Golf Tournament fundraiser is coming back following a five-year hiatus. Before the hiatus, the golf tournament was a staple of summer for 15 years in Barrhead.

The Westlock Wave girls 18 and under volleyball team wrapped its season with a seventh place finish in Division Two at the Alberta Volleyball Provincial Championships April 30 to May 1 in Calgary.

Badminton doesn’t always rank high on the list of peoples’ sports priorities, but for Clyde resident Karmen Ward, his efforts in the sport earned him some impressive hardware. The Grade 12 R.F.

Someone made off with a piece of the school. Only when the snow had melted away, did phys-ed. teacher Gayle Lamothe notice that a piece of the long jump track was missing.

Spring marks the beginning of the growing season, and it is in full swing. With the season comes new beginnings, and for a young Columbian who’s made Barrhead his home for the past four years, it could be the beginning of something new in town.

The ninth annual Bryan Mudryk Golf Classic is right around the corner. Of course, you don’t need to tell that to the man himself. “I’m really excited.

It will be here before you know it. The ninth annual Bryan Mudryk Golf Classic is just over a month away. This year’s event is set for June 18 at Skeleton Lake Golf Club in Boyle.