Local Sports

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.

The St. Paul Tennis Club hosted its first of two summer camps last week, with dozens of young athletes hitting the courts to learn the fundamentals of the game and hone their talents in a variety of skill levels.

Albertans have a choice for a revamped licence plate design, after the province released three options and a website to allow for people to vote for the licence plate they prefer. Online voting began on July 8 and will run until Aug. 19.

The British Soccer Camp, a development summer camp ran by Challenger Sports, gave 31 youth soccer players from the Lac La Biche area a week of drills and soccer fun.