Local Sports

After spending the first part of his NHL hockey career south of the boarder, playing with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets, Elk Point's Mark Letestu will be heading much closer to home come the 2015-16 hockey season after signing

A local fisherman didn't let the big one get away at a recent fishing tournament in Bonnyville, and won nearly $29,000 for his efforts.

The Lac La Biche Lightning Queens U14 girls soccer team went into the Lakeland Cup in St. Paul on June 27 and 28 hoping to cap off their season with a gold medal, but fell just short, coming home with silver instead.

Just as frigid temperatures produce ideal conditions for a hockey game to be played upon a frozen pond, the warm weather Mother Nature afforded St. Paul on Sunday at Lions Field was ideal for a competitive Lakeland Cup final game to be staged.

The local track club won’t be competing in any track meets for close to a month, but there will be no major hiatus for its members.

If you happened to watch the opening ceremonies of the FIFA Women’s World Cup of Soccer prior to Canada’s opening matchup against China on June 6, you might have caught a glimpse of a couple of young St. Paul soccer players taking part in the fun.

This past Sunday was National Aboriginal Day in Canada, a day of commemoration of what First Nations cultures have done for the country. Schools and the communities have been recognizing this day with its own unique celebrations over the past week.

The weather was great, the crowd was supportive, and the competitive spirit on display at the St. Paul Regional football field was vibrant, leading to a great football jamboree being staged on Saturday between the St.

Bonnyville's Tanner Boser has made it known that he is still a force to be reckoned with in Canada's MMA heavyweight division.

As Saddle Lake’s annual powwow showcased the First Nations culture of fantastic drumming, dancing and special ceremonies, it also celebrated some of the individuals that have represented Saddle Lake Cree Nation with honour, both on the reserve and ab