Local Sports

Herb Erickson is almost 100 and still shoots more arrows than most people you know.

On a holiday Monday evening, the Lac La Biche Dodgers pushed past the Edmonton Athletics in the Pow Wow Days Invitational Tournament's Premier Division final 4-3 on the strength of an inside-the-park walk-off homer that gave them the first lead they'd had all game.

It's the third open rodeo in Lac La Biche this year, and organizers say the extra events have given local competitors the opportunity to hone their skills.

Bonnyville-native Rob Nichols is in the midst of preparing for the biggest fight of his career, a match against Didier Bence, the third best boxer in Canada. “He will be tough. He is a former Pan-Am Games medal winner.

The water is calm and inviting, and the rainy day has brightened into a warm, sun-filled evening.

A number of local athletes competed in the Alberta Summer Games in Airdrie from July 24 – 27, offering standout performances among some of the top young athletes across the province.

The St. Paul Storm U11 Mosquito boys’ baseball team showed spirit and growth this season after a strong performance at the Tier 2 Provincials in Okotoks over the weekend.

A team of thrill-seekers from St. Paul made the trip to Whistler in June to take part in Tough Mudder 2014, a grueling obstacle course that challenges strength, endurance and mental toughness of anyone who steps up to the task.

The St. Paul Golf Club hosted its annual Men’s Open over the weekend, as 38 hit the links for the two-day tournament that saw Sunny Prusak take the overall low gross.

A team of thrill-seekers from St. Paul made the trip to Whistler in June to take part in Tough Mudder 2014, a grueling obstacle course that challenges strength, endurance and mental toughness of anyone who steps up to the task.