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Raptors registration gets surprise visitor

Raptors registration gets surprise visitor

Parents with their kids in tow arrived in droves, as excitement for the upcoming season reached a fevered pitch. The Barrhead Raptors peewee football team held its registration night on April 6 at the Barrhead Agrena.
Lacing up for Boston

Lacing up for Boston

Every year on the third Monday in April since 1897, thousands of runners of all skill levels, and abilities descend on the city of Boston.
Local Barrhead girl shines for the Fort

Local Barrhead girl shines for the Fort

A local girl travelled an hour and a half all winter to play for the Fort Saskatchewan girls Pee Wee ‘A’ and bantam ‘B’ Fury hockey teams.
County's hidden gem has a great year on the slopes

County's hidden gem has a great year on the slopes

The County of Barrhead has a hidden gem. Misty Ridge Ski Hill had its final day of skiing and snowboarding on April 3, and by all accounts it was a great year. The County experienced huge amounts of snow this year.
No sophomore slump for Jills

No sophomore slump for Jills

The Athabasca Jills know how to have fun in the winter. The women’s hockey organization just completed its second year on the ice in Athabasca, and it was even more successful than the first.
Hockey Hawks soared in 2010-11

Hockey Hawks soared in 2010-11

There’s no denying that Athabasca loves its hockey, and the 2010-11 hockey season proved that once again. It was a busy year for the Athabasca and District Minor Hockey Association (ADMHA) and all of the young players that wear the Hawks jersey.
Silver lining for men's volleyball team

Silver lining for men's volleyball team

A group of nine Westlock volleyball players are bringing back a silver medal from Leduc, where they were competing in the Men’s ‘B’ Provincial tournament on April 2-3.
Burgeson makes Top 10 in nation

Burgeson makes Top 10 in nation

A former Westlock resident has made it big in the Canadian golf world, playing well enough to rank sixth on the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association’s (CPGA) first annual top 100 list of Canadian golfers.
Super Sabres

Super Sabres

After overcoming several obstacles this season, including injuries, suspensions and a shortage of players, the Westlock Tier 3 Midget Sabres are 1660 League champions after defeating the Lamont Hawks 3-2 March 20 at Jubilee Arena.
Ice freeze Vegreville for title

Ice freeze Vegreville for title

It was another golden night at Jubilee Arena March 21 as the Pee Wee Ice scored a 6-4 win over the Vegreville Wranglers to win the 1660 Tier 5 League championship. “It feels good,” said coach Don Medcke.
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