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Running back Jason Jubinville led the Lions to a commanding 75-23 victory over the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School Barons on Friday, Aug. 31, scoring five touchdowns on his way to 292 rushing yards.

The more that time passes, the more another NHL lockout seems like an inevitability. What’s most unfortunate about all of this is that we, the fans, are the group with the most to lose and the least to gain.

The St. Paul Bengals are set to take to the field for the team’s home opener against the Lloydminster Chargers on Sept. 8 with the goal of claiming a bye for the playoffs.

Fuelled by the chance for a permanent spot on the team, players still in contention to play for the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs hit the ice for the team's first home exhibition game of the pre-season. On Friday, Aug.

The St. Paul Lions go to work on the tackling dummies during a practice last Tuesday evening. The Lions welcome Lloydminster to the football fields behind St. Paul Regional High School for the team's opening game this Friday evening.

The St. Paul Lions are poised to take to the gridiron for the 2012 season with the overall goal of reaching the provincial championships, a feat that has eluded the team since 2007.

Conrad Jean was awarded with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at the 26th annual Conrad Jean Special Olympics Slo-Pitch Tournament banquet on Saturday night for his continued exemplification of volunteer and community spirit.

The Conrad Jean Special Olympics Slo-Pitch Tournament hit the ball fields this weekend, bringing together teams from across Alberta and Saskatchewan in the spirit of sportsmanship. The tournament featured teams from St. Paul, St.

The third annual Alberta Jr. A Pontiacs Education Breakfast took place this past Monday morning. Over 300 guests were treated to a wealth of free food and speeches from Pontiacs head coach Chad Mercier and guest speaker former NHLer Craig Simpson in an effort to raise money for the Pontiacs Education Fund.

The 2012 Fountain Tire Miniseries hit the track this weekend at the B3 Riverview Motocross park in Spedden.