Local Sports

Throughout the curling season, Tina Skakun competes in various bonspiels, including the annual Ladies Curling Bonspiel, which is taking place this year from March 14-15 at the Lac La Biche Curling Club.

The games took place at Lac La Biche's Bold Centre on Feb. 15 and 16.

The North Eastern Alberta Jr. B Hockey League (NEAJBHL) playoffs officially started last week, with two Lakeland teams facing off in the first round. The St. Paul Canadiens and the Cold Lake are currently playing in a best-of-seven series, and so far, the Canadiens are ahead.

The Voyageurs dropped a 5-2 decision to the Augustana Vikings at the Bold Centre on Feb. 14 and beat their Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC0 North Division Rivals the following day during an away match in Camrose. The Voyageurs, who hold last spot in their seven-team ACAC North Division, will be playing their final games of the 2024-25 season on Feb. 21 and 22.

Connor Woods has been ranked the top weight thrower nationally in the U18 category, breaking two Alberta records.

The game took place at the Bold Centre in Lac La Biche on Feb. 9.

The team currently hold third place in the NHJL North Division, only four points behind the second-place High Prairie Red Wings.

Preparations are also well underway with the 2025 Central Canada Cup coming up on April 16 to 20 in St. Paul.

The Lakers, who began their inaugural 2024-2025 season in October, have enjoyed eight wins in a row and will be heading to the playoffs in March.

The event took place on Jan. 24 and featured an evening of curling instruction, games, and socialization.