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Peewee Trappers set for provincials

Peewee Trappers set for provincials

The Athabasca Trappers peewee baseball team is waiting to find out where they stand.
'Kids Of Steel' compete at Loutit Triathlon

'Kids Of Steel' compete at Loutit Triathlon

The Billy Loutit Despatch Triathlon may be a tough event, but it’s not just for adults. Kids can also take part and prove that they too can conquer the grueling physical and mental test that is a triathlon.
To finish is to win for these horseback riders

To finish is to win for these horseback riders

Endurance riders have been descending on a secluded ranch just east of Fort Assiniboine for the past four years.
BGCC crew better than par

BGCC crew better than par

All the extra water hazards at the Barrhead Golf and Country Club are slowly disappearing. Believe it or not, this isn’t the first time BGCC has experienced high volumes of water on the course, and it probably won’t be the last.
Hoopnics a slam dunk

Hoopnics a slam dunk

Their resounding cheer echoed off the walls of the high school gym to close out the day’s session. The Hoopnics Basketball Camp touched down at Barrhead Composite High School from July 4 to 7, bringing out 87 basketball players.
Highridge ropes in the crowds

Highridge ropes in the crowds

Mix a rain-soaked rodeo ring with countless pairs of hooves and you have yourself a pretty good time. By mid-afternoon on July 9, the ring resembled something meant for 4x4 quading and not the 2011 HighRidge 10th Annual Amateur Rodeo.
Annual Boyle Rodeo returns this weekend

Annual Boyle Rodeo returns this weekend

There will be no shortage of excitement at the annual Boyle Rodeo this weekend. The event will run from Friday to Sunday at the Boyle Agricultural Society Grounds.
Black Widows soccer girls fifth in province

Black Widows soccer girls fifth in province

The U12 Athabasca Black Widows girls soccer team wrapped up their season on a high note last weekend. The girls made the trip to Edson to compete in the provincial championships.
Red Lions run winning streak to six

Red Lions run winning streak to six

Two well-earned wins last week extended the Westlock Red Lions’ winning streak to six games, settling them solidly into second place in the North Central Alberta Baseball League.
Jags nab bronze at provincials

Jags nab bronze at provincials

Despite not having a league to play in all year, the Jarvie Jaguars pee wee girls softball team finished the season on a high note.
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