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Two of the four Westlock volleyball teams entered in the 2018 Joe Nestorovich Tournament made it to the playoffs, but lost out in the playoff semifinals. St.

The Westlock Thunderbirds chose the right time of year to pour on the offensive pressure, winning their first game of the year in the Wheatland Football League consolation playoffs last weekend. The team travelled to Cold Lake to meet the Royals Oct.

Baring something unforeseen the Barrhead Midget Steelers will once again be playing in the top tier of the 1660 hockey league. On Friday, Oct. 19 the Steelers easily defeated the Westlock Warriors 7-2 at home.

The Westlock Thunderbirds chose the right time of year to pour on the offensive pressure, winning their first game of the year in the Wheatland Football League consolation playoffs last weekend. The team travelled to Cold Lake to meet the Royals Oct.

The R.F. Staples boys and girls senior volleyball teams put on a good show at the 2018 Gryphon Invitational in Barrhead, with each making the playoffs, but bowing out of medal contention at the Oct. 12-13 tournament.

The Westlock Thunderbirds played their final Wheatland Football League regular season game last week, falling 19-8 to the Wainwright Commandos to end the season 0-6.

The Barrhead Steelers got off to a strong start in their first home game of the season Oct. 12 defeating Devon in a lopsided affair 9-0.

The Westlock Thunderbirds played their last league game of the Wheatland Football League (WFL) regular season last week, falling 19-8 to the Wainwright Commandos at the Westlock Elementary field.

The Road to Hope Community Support Foundation received a boost Oct. 10 through a cheque worth $7,230, with the proceeds coming from the fourth annual Hot Karl Memorial Draft tournament. The tournament was held Sept.

The Westlock Thunderbirds racked up their first win of the season against the Olds Spartans last week, unfortunately as an exhibition game it won’t show on their season record as the Wheatland Football League heads into the playoffs.