Editorial

It was the final Championship weekend for the U15 AA Bonnyville Braves and they were in Sherwood Park to face the Calgary Bucks bright and early at 8:30 on Friday morning. The Bucks were moved up from Tier 3 after the final weekend of regular play so the Braves were …

Only one team can be crowned champion. However the coaching staff was extremely proud of the U18AA Braves. Finishing the regular season as the top team in Alberta is no small feat. You play all spring/summer and at the end of all the travel, all the games, all the heat …

The Bonnyville Braves U15 finished the regular season in third place of Tier 2 and are heading to Sherwood Park this weekend for the finals.   With 6 tiers and a total of 42 teams in AA this year, this is something all the players and coaches should be proud of.  …

Introducing the U18 AA Bonnyville Braves. The Braves are headed to Provincials this upcoming weekend in Castor, AB. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the player and coaches on their outstanding season and wish them the best of luck at Provincials. I would also like to …

There’s Joy in Mudville. The U13 AA Bonnyville Braves prayed for rain all summer long and the only day that their prayers were answered, they wished it would have stayed away. That was on this past Sunday when the Braves baseball team would host Tier #4 Provincial finals. Not wind, …

The Bonnyville U 18 AA Braves were on the road again on the weekend of the 14th in Lacombe to play their final three game series  of the round robin seeding. This was the first time this season that they played against the Calgary Bucks and it was not one …

Backpacks are handy for carrying books and as children head back to school next month you’re going to want to make the best choice to protect your child. Because if they’re not used right, they can strain muscles and even cause back pain. Backpack safety is important for everyone. It’s …

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that occurs during the same season each year. According to Alberta Health Services (AHS), “You may have SAD if you felt depressed during the last two winters but felt much better in spring and summer. Some people may have SAD …

As it has been for months, it was another wicked hot weekend this past weekend when the U15 AA Bonnyville Braves hosted the Tier 2 provincial round robin against Sherwood Park Gold, Coronation Royals and the Red Deer Braves. Getting the call , Reiker Neumier was the starting pitcher in …

Resilience is a strength that helps you bounce back after stressful situations. Being a journalist I have been exposed to high trauma situations, I have lost count of the terrible scenes I have covered over the last five years, but always keep telling myself, when you are resilient, you can …