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2026 NPHL Playoffs Preview
The North Peace Hockey League is beginning their playoffs this week. Eight teams have advanced to the postseason and will be looking to get the Campbell Cup for the league championship. The regular season ended with the

Grimshaw Skating Club having busy March
The Grimshaw Skating Club is set to host its annual carnival on March 1st from 1 to 3 PM, featuring this year’s theme, “Enchanted Forest.” Admission is by donation. Meanwhile, local figure skaters Kaylee Cobick and Carly

2026 NWJHL Playoff Preview
The NWJHL regular season is done, now it’s time for the playoffs. All eight teams will be competing for the championship with the winner representing the league at the Junior B Provincials happening in April in Lloydminster.

NWJHL Announces Award Nominees
The NWJHL is coming up on the end of their regular season and they have announced the nominees for their league awards. Every team in the league has one player up for each of the awards, MVP,

Bob Plowman Invitational Basketball Tournament Tips Off at Glenmary
Basketball takes centre stage in Peace River this weekend as the Bob Plowman Invitational Basketball Tournament gets underway at the Glenmary School Gymnasium. The two-day tournament runs Friday, January 17, and Saturday, January 18, bringing together 16

Sports Excellence Awards Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Grande Prairie Subaru Sports Excellence Awards, which celebrate the achievements of amateur athletes and the many individuals and organizations who support sport across the region. The awards recognize accomplishments from

HFCRD Gives Free Local Hockey Tickets to Division Students
In a festive gesture to bring families and communities together, Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) has announced that all students across the division will receive a free ticket to attend a local hockey game this December.

North West Zone Sweeps Top Spots at 1A Girls Volleyball Provincials
It was a weekend to remember for two North West Zone schools as they captured the top spots at the Provincial 1A Girls Volleyball Championship, held November 27 to 29. Host team Manning Aurora Composite School thrilled

Team Canada Preparing For Para Cup
The Peace Region will play host to some international hockey with the Para Cup happening in Dawson Creek. Greg Westlake is a long time member of the Canadian National Para Hockey team, he says this event will

All-Star Rosters Announced In NWJHL
The NWJHL will have their all-star game coming up this week. The game will be in Fort St. John on Saturday, players from all eight teams will be involved in the festivities which will include a skills

La Crete’s Penner In Rookie AJHL Season
La Crete’s Cole Penner is making an impact in his first season in the AJHL. Penner plays for the Grande Prairie Storm and says there’s some parts of his game that he has been working on. “As

High Level’s Lanti Makes WHL Debut
A hockey player from High Level has begun his first season in the WHL. Logan Lanti plays for the Kamloops Blazers, he says the speed of the game is the biggest thing he’s had to adjust to.

NPHL Schedule For 2025-26 Season
A new season will soon be here for the North Peace Hockey League. There are a few changes going into this season. The East and West Divisions have been eliminated and all nine teams (Falher Pirates, Manning

Navs Enter Season Looking To Be Fast Paced Team
The North Peace Navigators are ready to begin another season in the NWJHL. Head Coach and GM Jody Menssa says they’re looking to be very deep at forward with a number of returning players and some new

Lumber Barons Enter Season With Plenty Of New Faces
The La Crete Lumber Barons are set for another NWJHL season. Head Coach and GM Dion Knelsen says the team will have a bit of a different look with quite a bit of turnover on the roster.

NWJHL President Talks About Upcoming Season
We’re close to the start of another season in the NWJHL. League president Peter Burletoff says they’ve got some new things going on for this year to better promote the league. “This year, we’ve mandated every team

NWJHL Releases Regular Season Schedule
The NWJHL has their schedule out for the regular season. Opening night will be on September 12, the North Peace Navigators will be at home against the Fort St. John Huskies, while the Fairview Flyers will take

Peace River’s Lamabe On Team Alberta Camp Roster
A Peace River hockey player been selected to attend the 2025 Team Alberta U18 Female Fall Camp. Tayla Lamabe will be one of 28 players at the camp in Red Deer in late September. The players will

Falher’s Bouchard On Team Alberta Shortlist
Some more accolades for Falher’s Teagen Bouchard. He is one of 34 players on the shortlist for the Team Alberta Under-16 roster that will play at the WHL Cup in October in Red Deer. Earlier this year,

Grande Prairie Storm 2025-26 Schedule
The Alberta Junior Hockey League has their full schedule out for the season. The regular season will begin on September 19, the Grande Prairie Storm will face the Whitecourt Wolverines at the Bonnetts Energy Centre. The Storm

AJHL Storm Sign Two From La Crete
The AJHL’s Grande Prairie Storm have signed a couple of players from the La Crete Lumber Barons. Forward Cole Penner and defenseman Rydley Gerbrandt have each signed a Letter of Intent to join the Storm for the