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Inquiring minds want to know: why did the Paul Kane Blues move back into the division two Miles conference and fold the junior team this year in high school football? Rob Strecker, head coach of the seventh-place senior team in the division one Carr

The terrific thirds are three wins away from a second provincial championship in three years after going from worst to first in the Edmonton Rugby Union. The third division men’s team at the St.

The future is now for the St. Albert High Skyhawks.

Ellerslie Rugby Park – St. Albert’s U18 junior men did more with less as this year’s playoff finalist. It was last man standing for the out-numbered St.

Impact Premier The St. Albert Impact Premier women’s team ended the Edmonton District Soccer Association fixtures with a forfeit win against St. Albert Impact 1 on Tuesday.

Esso Fun Day The fourth annual Esso Female Hockey Fun Day in St. Albert starts 10 a.m. Sunday with registration at Servus Credit Union Place. The free on-ice introduction for first-time female hockey players of all ages runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SARFC twin bill The St. Albert Rugby Football Club hosts the Strathcona Druids in today’s doubleheader. Kickoff times are 2 p.m. for the third division men and 4 p.m. for the premier men.

U18 rugby finals Championship trophies are on the line tonight for the men’s and women’s U18 teams at the St. Albert Rugby Football Club. Kickoff times are 7 p.m.

Women’s rugby The last second division women’s match before the playoffs for the St. Albert Rugby Football Club kicks off tonight in the Edmonton Rugby Union. Start time is 6:30 p.m. between SARFC (5-4) and the host Pirates Rugby Club (1-5-1).

The St. Albert Miners dug deep despite a near perfect record for a return trip to nationals.