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Reaching for baseball glory

Reaching for baseball glory

Peewee competitive baseball is alive and well in Barrhead. The Barrhead Yankees participated in a tiering tournament from June 25 to 26 at Barrhead sports ground. “There are three rounds set out by Baseball Alberta.
Red Lions on a roll

Red Lions on a roll

Thirteen may be an unlucky number for some people, but for the Red Lions June 22, it was pretty close to perfection. Led by pitcher A.J.
Junior Rock miss playoffs

Junior Rock miss playoffs

The Westlock Jr. ‘B’ Rock lacrosse team ended its Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League regular season with a thud June 25 at Jubilee Arena, dropping a 12-6 decision to the visiting Vermilion Roar in a game marred by some third-period fisticuffs.
Long Island Lake Rodeo a rip-roaring success

Long Island Lake Rodeo a rip-roaring success

There is no doubt in Adam MacDonald’s mind that the Long Island Lake Rodeo has found a permanent spot in the hearts of riders and their families in the Westlock area. “I think I can honestly say the Long Island Lake Rodeo is here to stay,” he said.
Rock send opponents home singing the Blues

Rock send opponents home singing the Blues

The Westlock midget Rock lacrosse team put another notch in the win column June 18 with a 9-2 victory over the visiting Edmonton Blues at Jubilee Arena. “The game went pretty good,” said coach Marc Lemoine.
Rain can't dampen ninth Bryan Mudryk Golf Classic

Rain can't dampen ninth Bryan Mudryk Golf Classic

For nine years, the annual Bryan Mudryk Golf Classic has helped countless cancer patients battle the odds; and the disease. So it’s fitting that the attendees of the ninth annual Classic last Saturday had to battle a few odds of their own.
U18 Pink Panthers a dominant force

U18 Pink Panthers a dominant force

Athabasca’s U18 Pink Panthers are always on the hunt for success, and they usually find it. The team has been together for a number of years now and has gelled into a dominant force, according to head coach Sonny Kim.
Highridge Rodeo only weeks away

Highridge Rodeo only weeks away

Saddle up your horses. The Highridge Agriculture Society will be putting on a show on July 9 for local rodeo fans. Gates will open for spectators at 10 a.m. and will cost $5 per person six-years-old and over, while the rodeo will get underway at 1 p.
Rain fails to keep away golfers

Rain fails to keep away golfers

The constant flow of rain didn’t do much to dampen the spirits of those who participated in the 25th-annual Ken Kowalski golf tournament.
Triathlon numbers cut in half

Triathlon numbers cut in half

Despite a smaller turnout than in years past, the Westlock triathlon June 11 was still a successful endeavour. “It went really well,” said town recreation services director Danielle Snyder. “Everyone enjoyed themselves.
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