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  • JOAN JAGODNIK, Sweetgrass Writer, Jasper

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The most famous summer volleyball camp in Alberta is in its 23rd year of operation in Jasper National Park.

Kids come from across the province learn techniques, meet people and have fun.

Jeffrey Waspcolin (J.J.), 13, and 11-year-old Violet Tsonchoke from Assumption, enjoyed the camp.

"The volleyball coaches are great," said Violet. "It's a good camp to learn…

  • GARY ELASCHUK, Sweetgrass Writer, Goodfish Lake

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The 10-team men's fastball tournament was one of the highlights of the Goodfish Lake Celebration Days held July 4 to 6.

'The Boys', a "United Nations" collection of players from communities throughout northeastern Alberta led by Manitoba-based pitching ace Joe Basaraba, split first place with the Vector team from Elk Point. The top prize of $5,000 was split between the…

  • GARY ELASCHUK, Sweetgrass Writer, Goodfish Lake

Page 9

The 10-team men's fastball tournament was one of the highlights of the Goodfish Lake Celebration Days held July 4 to 6.

'The Boys', a "United Nations" collection of players from communities throughout northeastern Alberta led by Manitoba-based pitching ace Joe Basaraba, split first place with the Vector team from Elk Point. The top prize of $5,000 was split between the…

  • GARY ELASCHUK, Sweetgrass Writer, Goodfish Lake

Page 9

The 10-team men's fastball tournament was one of the highlights of the Goodfish Lake Celebration Days held July 4 to 6.

'The Boys', a "United Nations" collection of players from communities throughout northeastern Alberta led by Manitoba-based pitching ace Joe Basaraba, split first place with the Vector team from Elk Point. The top prize of $5,000 was split between the…

  • GARY ELASCHUK, Sweetgrass Writer, Goodfish Lake

Page 9

The 10-team men's fastball tournament was one of the highlights of the Goodfish Lake Celebration Days held July 4 to 6.

'The Boys', a "United Nations" collection of players from communities throughout northeastern Alberta led by Manitoba-based pitching ace Joe Basaraba, split first place with the Vector team from Elk Point. The top prize of $5,000 was split between the…

  • GARY ELASCHUK, Sweetgrass Writer, Goodfish Lake

Page 9

The 10-team men's fastball tournament was one of the highlights of the Goodfish Lake Celebration Days held July 4 to 6.

'The Boys', a "United Nations" collection of players from communities throughout northeastern Alberta led by Manitoba-based pitching ace Joe Basaraba, split first place with the Vector team from Elk Point. The top prize of $5,000 was split between the…

  • GARY ELASCHUK, Sweetgrass Writer, Goodfish Lake

Page 9

The 10-team men's fastball tournament was one of the highlights of the Goodfish Lake Celebration Days held July 4 to 6.

'The Boys', a "United Nations" collection of players from communities throughout northeastern Alberta led by Manitoba-based pitching ace Joe Basaraba, split first place with the Vector team from Elk Point. The top prize of $5,000 was split between the…

  • JIM GOODSTRIKER, Sweetgrass Writer, Blood Reserve

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Timed event specialist Robert Bruised Head of Standoff, was the big winner in just about all the major timed events at the Lazy B70 Memorial Rodeo at the Many Fingers Ranch on June 27-29.

Bruised Head, who also works the pro circuit in the CPRA, had a sizzling-hot loop, winning the calf roping event with a nine second time. He then teamed up with brother Steve and took top…

  • JIM GOODSTRIKER, Sweetgrass Writer, Blood Reserve

Page 8

Timed event specialist Robert Bruised Head of Standoff, was the big winner in just about all the major timed events at the Lazy B70 Memorial Rodeo at the Many Fingers Ranch on June 27-29.

Bruised Head, who also works the pro circuit in the CPRA, had a sizzling-hot loop, winning the calf roping event with a nine second time. He then teamed up with brother Steve and took top…

  • JIM GOODSTRIKER, Sweetgrass Writer, Blood Reserve

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Timed event specialist Robert Bruised Head of Standoff, was the big winner in just about all the major timed events at the Lazy B70 Memorial Rodeo at the Many Fingers Ranch on June 27-29.

Bruised Head, who also works the pro circuit in the CPRA, had a sizzling-hot loop, winning the calf roping event with a nine second time. He then teamed up with brother Steve and took top…

  • JIM GOODSTRIKER, Sweetgrass Writer, Blood Reserve

Page 8

Timed event specialist Robert Bruised Head of Standoff, was the big winner in just about all the major timed events at the Lazy B70 Memorial Rodeo at the Many Fingers Ranch on June 27-29.

Bruised Head, who also works the pro circuit in the CPRA, had a sizzling-hot loop, winning the calf roping event with a nine second time. He then teamed up with brother Steve and took top…

  • JIM GOODSTRIKER, Sweetgrass Writer, Blood Reserve

Page 8

Timed event specialist Robert Bruised Head of Standoff, was the big winner in just about all the major timed events at the Lazy B70 Memorial Rodeo at the Many Fingers Ranch on June 27-29.

Bruised Head, who also works the pro circuit in the CPRA, had a sizzling-hot loop, winning the calf roping event with a nine second time. He then teamed up with brother Steve and took top…

  • JIM GOODSTRIKER, Sweetgrass Writer, Blood Reserve

Page 8

Timed event specialist Robert Bruised Head of Standoff, was the big winner in just about all the major timed events at the Lazy B70 Memorial Rodeo at the Many Fingers Ranch on June 27-29.

Bruised Head, who also works the pro circuit in the CPRA, had a sizzling-hot loop, winning the calf roping event with a nine second time. He then teamed up with brother Steve and took top…

  • ROB MCKINLEY, Sweetgrass Writer, High Prairie

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Let's get ready to rumble!

The High Prairie Sports Palace is ready to host the Boxing Alberta "On the Warpath" fight night on Aug. 28.

There will be 10 bouts on the undercard, featuring Native professional and amateur boxers Edmonton's Crystal "Brave Heart" Arcand; the Slave Lake Slugger, Kevin Beaver; Donovan "Lee" Horse from Regina; Rocky Whitford from the Kikino…

  • ROB MCKINLEY, Sweetgrass Writer, High Prairie

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Let's get ready to rumble!

The High Prairie Sports Palace is ready to host the Boxing Alberta "On the Warpath" fight night on Aug. 28.

There will be 10 bouts on the undercard, featuring Native professional and amateur boxers Edmonton's Crystal "Brave Heart" Arcand; the Slave Lake Slugger, Kevin Beaver; Donovan "Lee" Horse from Regina; Rocky Whitford from the Kikino…