Category Archives: Sports

Athletics crush Canucks Tuesday night at home
The Grande Prairie Athletics kicked off a busy week Tuesday night at home with a massive 9-4 victory over the first place Dawson Creek Canucks. The Athletics would score three in the first, two in the...
Dec 13, 2017

Leslie puts pen to paper with GPRC Wolves
Despite only being halfway through the 2017-2018 campaign, the GPRC female basketball team has announced their first commitment for the 2018-2019 season. The GPRC wolves announced Sophie Leslie, who c...
Dec 12, 2017

Martinez to try-out for Ultimate Fighter
A Grande Prairie resident will be in Las Vegas this week as he try’s out for one of the top competitions in the world. Alex Martinez, a mixed martial artist will begin his try-out for the UFC...
Dec 11, 2017

Onex Corp. to buy venue manager SMG Holdings for undisclosed price
TORONTO - Onex Corp. (TSX:ONEX) says it has agreed to acquire a U.S. company that manages hundreds of sports, entertainment and business venues including Soldier Field, home to the NFL’s Chicago...
Dec 11, 2017

Kings trounced at home Sunday afternoon
It was an up and down weekend for the County of Grande Prairie JDA Kings. The Kings went Saturday night on the road into Dawson Creek and claimed a 4-1 victory over the Canucks. The Kings penalty kill...
Dec 11, 2017

NPHL Weekend Recap
It was a busy weekend in the North Peace Hockey League which was highlighted by four games. Friday night the Grande Prairie Athletics had a dominant performance over the High Prairie Regals, earning a...
Dec 11, 2017

Forrest in the running to represent nation in Paralympic Games
A two-time gold medalist originally from Fort St. John is again in the running to represent Canada in curling at the next Paralympic Games. Ina Forrest is one of five people nominated for selection to...
Dec 08, 2017

Oilers' Larsson placed on injured reserve
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Adam Larsson has been placed on injured reserve. He was a last-minute scratch during Thursday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Oilers lost that game 6-4. He...
Dec 01, 2017

Storm hosting Sherwood Park
The Storm host Sherwood Park tonight. 7:30 at Revolution Place. The Storm have dropped four in a row and sit fourth in the North Division, three points up on the Crusaders. The Storm have added a defe...
Nov 30, 2017

Casey Scheidegger rink loses to Jennifer Jones in Grand Slam final
Jennifer Jones has another Grand Slam trophy to add to the collection. Jones claimed her ninth career Grand Slam of Curling title after edging out Casey Scheidegger 8-7 in the women’s final Sund...
Nov 20, 2017