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Junior T-Birds end season as champions

Junior T-Birds end season as champions

Solid teamwork and determination helped the R.F. Staples Junior High boys volleyball club claim the Alberta School Athletics Association North Central Zone 3A championships in Morinville Nov. 15.
Barrhead Swim Club participates in its first meet in three years

Barrhead Swim Club participates in its first meet in three years

It was a good learning experience. That is how the coaching staff and the swimmers of the Barrhead Swim Club characterized their first swim meet of the season. On Nov.
Steelers rake Hawks in regular season game

Steelers rake Hawks in regular season game

It opened with a pledge to donate proceeds from their 50/50 draw towards family-violence prevention program Thrive. The regular season game Nov. 24, between the Barrhead Steelers and the Athabasca Hawks, was dominated by the Steelers and ended 4-1.
Mimi Frank turns heads on world stage

Mimi Frank turns heads on world stage

A woman living in Athabasca took her powerlifting skills to the next level, competing on Team Canada at an international competition where she won two medals and broke her own provincial record.
Barrhead Bolts win Atom tournament

Barrhead Bolts win Atom tournament

Barrhead Bolts goaltender Easton Olthius makes a stop early in the first period against the Lamont Hawks Nov. 18. The Bolts went undefeated in four games to win the Tier 4 title, defeating Whitemud in the final.
Neerlandia takes gold in zones

Neerlandia takes gold in zones

It was the perfect way to end the season. The Neerlandia girls and boys volleyball teams faced Pembina North in zone finals Nov. 15 and Girls coach Renee Rentz said both teams won gold.
T-Birds provincial quest ends

T-Birds provincial quest ends

The R.F. Staples T-Birds senior girls volleyball team ended their season outside the medal round at the School Athletic Association North Central Zone 3A championships hosted in Westlock Nov. 17-18.
Sharks score hardware at zones

Sharks score hardware at zones

While the St. Mary School Sharks readily admit they would rather be biting into a gold medal this week, the team is happy with the bronze they earned at the Alberta School Athletic Association North Central Zone 1A final in Thorhild Nov. 17-18.
Kings trump Warriors

Kings trump Warriors

The Westlock Senior Warriors fell flat 9-3 against North Central Hockey League rivals, the Morinville Kings, at the Rotary Spirit Centre Nov. 10.
Midgets edge ThunderStars

Midgets edge ThunderStars

The Westlock Midget Warriors took advantage of the ThunderStars lack of discipline during a 3-2 win Nov. 11 at the Rotary Spirit Centre.
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