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5-Pin Alberta Bowling Championships Start Today
The 2026 Open Alberta 5-Pin Bowling Championships are set to take place in Red Deer from April 1st to 5th. Representing the North, local bowlers from the Peace River area will showcase their talents. Bonnie Olson will
Some Local Talent To Watch In The WHL Playoffs
The Western Hockey League begins their post-season this week and there could be a few players from the Peace and Mackenzie regions who make a name for themselves. We’re going to look at some of the local
Celebrations Planned In Manning For Comets NPHL Title
After coming up short in the finals last season, this season saw the Manning Comets manage to win the North Peace Hockey League championship. Assistant Coach Greg Pasichnuk says they were able to get some big contributions
NWJHL Champion Lumber Barons Preparing For Provincials
After their second NWJHL championship in three seasons, the La Crete Lumber Barons are getting ready for another appearance at the Alberta Junior B Provincials. Dion Knelsen, the head coach of the Barons, says they will leaning
Mighty Peace Basketball League Entering Third Season
The Mighty Peace Basketball League is coming back for another season this spring. League president Nic Gagnon says they’ve already received a strong response from players interested in playing this season. “We actually have two new teams
Dawson Creek vs Manning In NPHL Finals
The finals matchup is set in the North Peace Hockey League and it pits the top two teams in the regular season against each other with the Dawson Creek Canucks facing the Manning Comets. Both teams have
La Crete vs FSJ In NWJHL Finals (Again)
We’ve got our finals matchup set in the NWJHL, and it’s one the feels very familiar. For the third straight season, it’s the La Crete Lumber Barons facing the Fort St. John Huskies for the league championship.
NPHL Playoffs Into Semi-Finals
The North Peace Hockey League continuing their post-season, as they’re now into the semi-final round. All of the higher seeded teams were winners in the first round. Dawson Creek beat Fort St. John in five games, Manning
Navs-FSJ and La Crete-GP in NWJHL Semi-Finals
We’re into the second round of the NWJHL’s playoffs. Four teams remain in the battle for the league championship. Three of the four first round matchups ended up in sweeps, La Crete over Sexsmith, Grande Prairie over
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.