Local Sports

For the second year in a row the Western Hockey League has awarded former Macklin resident, Chris Crich, for his role in officiating in the league.

While not playing in their former league of the NSRBL, Macklin Sr. Lakers will join Macklin U18 Lakers in the Battle River Baseball League for the upcoming season.

If you love ball, you know Team Blue is an integral part of ball season and communities are looking to residents to help fill the roster of this important part of ball games in a season.

Golf enthusiasts are happy to be back on their community golf course for the start of what they hope is another long links season

The North Stars will play in the Centennial Cup May 11-21 in Portage la Prairie, Man. The Junior A national championship features the host Terriers and nine champions from the Canadian Junior Hockey League.

Team Knapp starts the Champions Cup against Team Bottcher May 2.

Macklin-born Cole Reschny is giving young minor hockey players in his home community someone to look up to and something to strive for as his hockey success story continues with remarkable performances, most recently at U18AAA national hockey championship.

The Rattler season begins May 31, hosting the Vancouver Bandits.

UCHS Archery Team, in their first time at a provincial competition, came home with a gold medal, personal bests and gaining experience in a provincial event.

Getzlaf said having the upcoming induction in his hometown did having reflective as much on the days of his youth as his long NHL career.