Athletics sweep Regals

Mac Olsen
South Peace News

The ad hoc committee interested in forming a Junior “B” hockey team in High Prairie continues to seek information about entry into the Northwest Junior Hockey League.

Rick Dumont received some information from the NWJHL Feb. 25 about the requirements and he has to meet with the committee to determine if a franchise is worth pursuing.

“I’m going to take this information to the ad hoc committee in the very near future. We’ll decide whether this is feasible or not,” says Dumont.

He also says the committee has to do a lot of things, such as consider the fees and determine whether the ice time is available. However, he is optimistic there is strong interest in a High Prairie team.

“We’re looking at it seriously and still getting a lot of support from all the neighbouring communities. All the people on the committee are very excited about it. I’ve heard lots of talk around town about what a good thing that would be for this area and I’m hoping we can make it work.”

All the documentation and other requirements must be in place before the NWJHL’s annual general meeting in Grande Prairie May 23, which is when the committee would make its sales pitch to the board.

Besides Dumont, the committee consists of Raymond Carifelle, Kelly Cunningham, Iner Gauchier, Layne Gauchier, Hector Lamouche, Ken Matthews, Robert Olansky and James Waikle. They held their first meeting at the town office Jan. 19.

Chris Clegg
South Peace News

"Just passing through!" The High Prairie St. Andrew’s Saints are this year’s Smoky River Junior High School Basketball League champions after winning the league tournament at Valleyview Hillside School Feb. 28. The Saints defeated crosstown rival Prairie River 33-32 in the semi-final before defeating hometown Hillside 52-40 in the final. The Saints trailed 32-27 against PRJH with 3:08 left but ended the game on a 6-0 run to win by one point. The Saints led 13-6 after one quarter, 17-13 at the half and 23-21 after three quarters before PRJH started the fourth on a 11-4 run. The Saints also won the PRJH Rock the Rim Tournament and have enjoyed a terrific season. Above, PRJH’s Harold Johnson dribbles around Saints’ defender Nathan Gingerich. Please see more coverage in next week’s South Peace News.

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