Local Sports

Heading into this year’s high school provincial track and field championship, held in Medicine Hat on June 4 and 5, Glendon School’s Coach Daryn Galatiuk was quite optimistic about his athletes’ chances of attaining success.

This year's Stanley Cup final may have a local flavour to it.

Snow, rain and cold weather didn't stop the cowboys from competing at this year's Bonnyville Pro Rodeo this past weekend. Steer wrestling champion Brock Butterfield from Ponoka took home the single largest cash prize of the weekend.

Another member of the Bonnyville Pontiacs is moving on to college hockey.

Last Wednesday was a day filled with athleticism and success for a number of area track and field athletes, with St. Paul Regional High School again coming out on top of all the other participating schools in the division.

Last Wednesday was a day filled with athleticism and success for a number of area track and field athletes, with St. Paul Regional High School again coming out on top of all the other participating schools in the division.

As duels to the death go, it won't quite cut it, but if you're looking for a spectator sport that's sure to generate laughs, you may want to secure you're viewing spot early for what's bound to be a fun community sporting event.

At 6’4” tall, St. Paul Regional High School student Nathan Gardiner physically stands above most students and staff at the school. But as an athlete, Gardiner is also something of a standout.

At 6’4” tall, St. Paul Regional High School student Nathan Gardiner physically stands above most students and staff at the school. But as an athlete, Gardiner is also something of a standout.

Over the weekend 90 minor hockey players from the region attended the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Clinic sponsored by Cenovus Energy. The clinic kicked off with a barbecue, courtesy of B & R Eckels.