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The idea about playing university football came to 19-year-old Trent Johnson when he was in the ninth grade.

Chris Noyland, a professional motocross rider in Alberta, says he has watched 11-year-old Spedden rider Brennan Gooden since he started riding over seven years ago.

The dream is over. A 3-1 loss at the hands of the Spruce Grove Saints effectively ended the season for the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs. “The guys played great tonight. We sold out. We put everything on the line,” said Pontiacs netminder Troy Trombley.

Caitlin Stark is at an exciting point in her life.

The Kikino Red Army battled their way to a second consecutive provincial title in style last weekend at the Alberta Native Hockey Provincials in Edmonton. The team ran the table at a second straight tournament to be crowned provincial kings, winning most of their games by large margins, including a 13-2 rout of Siksika in the championship showdown.

For the second time in three years, Natalya Langevin will represent the province of Alberta at the Youth Bowling Canada National Championships in the bantam girls five-pin singles category.

The Red Army is wrapping up its season this weekend, as they're one of 270 teams of different age groups participating in the Alberta Native Hockey Provincials in Edmonton. The Red Army won the banner last year, and is hoping to defend their title, and head coach Cory Cardinal liked the team's chances going into Edmonton.

The Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs blew the roof off the RJ Lalonde Arena with a big 5-3 victory on Tuesday night against the Spruce Grove Saints to even the series at two games apiece.

After opening the tournament with a loss, the Bonnyville Senior Pontiacs rattled off a pair of victories to claim bronze at the Senior AA Provincials over the weekend. “It is gratifying.

After a season of ups and downs, the Cold Lake Jr. B Ice has once again proven they have what it takes to be the best team in the NEAJBHL.