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Barrhead is one step closer to having a junior hockey franchise. On Aug.

It was a learning experience that will only make them better. That is how Barrhead Orioles Mosquitoes (11 years old and under) coach Jessica Luciak characterized the team’s performance at the Alberta Tier IV Championships in Oyen, July 26-28.

Westlock Grey Lions’ Aaron Cotter finishes his homerun trot around the bases at Keller Field July 23 after hitting another grand slam over the centre field fence, his second in as many weeks.

Red Lions pitcher Kris Johnson delivers a pitch in the rain during Game 1 of the team’s July 28 doubleheader against the Edmonton Blackhawks at Keller Field.

It is full steam ahead. That is what Western States Hockey League (WSHL) commissioner Ron White said about Barrhead’s upcoming entry into the league for the upcoming 2019-2020 season.

Next stop: Sochi, Russia.

The vast majority of games on the North Central Alberta Baseball League schedule were cancelled last week due to wet conditions, including the Westlock Red Lions game in Sherwood Park July 19 tilt against the Athletics.

Westlock Grey Lion Kevin Ginger delivers a pitch during their 8-3 win over the Spruce Grove Eagles July 15 at Keller Field. The Grey Lions remain on top of the AWCBA standings with a 9-2 record.

It was not the best way to start the morning. When Gordon Manuel, Paddle River Golf course grounds superintendent, arrived for work the morning of July 15, he found out that he would have more work than he originally planned for.

A young linksman from Westlock is making his way up the ranks in the Alberta golfing world.