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Learning curling from the professionals

It’s not every day that someone gets a chance to not only meet, but learn from one of their professional sports idols, but that is exactly what happened to 16 members of Barrhead’s Little Rock and Jr. Curling program. On Saturday, Nov.

Nov 13, 2018 12:01 AM Read more >

R.F. Staples JV boys take silver at zones

R.F. Staples School’s junior varsity boys volleyball team can hold their heads high after a silver medal performance to finish their season at their zone tournament hosted at the school last weekend.

Nov 6, 2018 12:08 AM Read more >

Warriors clip Eagles in OT

It was a game that kept fans on the edges of their seats as the Westlock Warriors took until the last half minute of overtime to defeat the Eckville Eagles 6-5. The Nov.

Nov 6, 2018 12:04 AM Read more >

Barrhead Eagles win in peewee matchup

Buoyed by a strong second period offensively and the strength of their goaltending the Barrhead PeeWee Eagles defeated their namesakes from Onoway 4-1 at home Nov. 4.

Nov 6, 2018 12:01 AM Read more >

BCHS brings home a pair of triple ball medals

Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) Junior Jaguars brought home a pair of bronze medals in both the boys and girls triple ball divisional championships held at Rotary Spirit Centre in Westlock Nov. 1.

Nov 6, 2018 12:01 AM Read more >

Pirates walk the plank in Westlock

The Westlock Warriors remain hot to start their North Central Hockey League season, sinking the Sylvan Lake Pirates 4-2 at the Rotary Spirit Centre Oct. 27. “It was a good battle, though we were a bit sloppy at times,” said coach Mike Ivery.

Oct 30, 2018 12:06 AM Read more >

Thunderbirds claim WFL consolation silver

It may not have been the victorious end to the season they dreamed of, but the Westlock Thunderbirds are holding their helmets high after taking silver medals in the Wheatland Football League consolation final Oct. 27.

Oct 30, 2018 12:05 AM Read more >

Steelers begin regular season on winning note

Former NHL general manager, coach and CBC colour commentator Harry Neale used to say taking a shot on the net might not necessarily be the best play, but it will never be the worst. And the Barrhead Midget Steelers regular season Oct.

Oct 30, 2018 12:01 AM Read more >

Thunderbirds claim consolation silver in Wainwright

It may not have been the victorious ending to the season they dreamed of, but the Westlock Thunderbirds are hanging their helmets high with no regrets after taking silver medals in the Wheatland Football League consolation final Oct.