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Parents, family, friends and loved ones of the four St. Albert boys who died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash were moved to tears after an emotional opening ceremony kicked off a three-day long memorial tournament in St. Albert over the weekend.

The St. Albert Sailfish are gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their swim meet next weekend.

Rams wrap the season The St. Albert Midget Rams have racked up another win after topping the Edmonton Midget A Warriors 9-7 on Thursday. The Rams are having an outstanding season, winning 14 of their 20 games played so far.

The St. Albert Premier Impact 1 women’s squad has racked up another win, putting them one step closer to advancing to the highest division in Alberta soccer.

Humboldt memorial tournament A memorial tournament for the four St. Albert Humboldt Broncos players is underway this weekend at the Mark Messier Arena.

Two young athletes from St. Albert will represent Alberta in the 29th annual Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament.

Three athletes from St. Albert, Sturgeon County and Morinville will be heading to Antigonish, N.S., later this month to represent the province in the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games. Jill Allen from St.

Impact Men The St. Albert Impact 1 Men are facing off this week against the Croatia Dinamo. On Thursday night the first place Impact (8-1-1), who have a six-point lead in the standings, will battle the third place team (6-2-1).

A hockey tournament put together by the friends of the four fallen St. Albert Humboldt Broncos players will kick off on Friday July 6 to help raise money for two organizations honouring the team. Colton Parayko, a St.

Ram power The St. Albert Rams are one step closer to playing in the midget A final after winning Wednesday’s playoff opener In the Greater Edmonton Lacrosse Council.