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Rachel Francois is picking up the pace to represent Canada at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Her 2:02.18 personal best in the 800 metres is within striking distance of the Summer Games. “I want to try and break the two-minute barrier.

The men’s, mixed and women’s playoffs to determine the President’s Cup and Manager’s Cup champions are underway at the St. Albert Curling Club. The finals are March 25 at 6:30 p.m.

The St. Albert Skyhawks and Paul Kane Blues tip off the 4A provincial high school women’s basketball championship in their home gyms Thursday. The Skyhawks, seeded second in the 16-team draw, host the 15th-seeded Dr. E.P.

The St. Albert Crusaders will defend their Fountain Tire Cup championship against the team they beat in last year’s Northern Alberta Midget AA Hockey League final.

The St. Albert Surge are peaking at the time as the host team for the Ringette Alberta tween 14B championship. The Surge rose to the challenge in the deciding playoff game to determine the St.

The St. Albert Crusaders are in a must-win situation for the second consecutive playoff series in the Northern Alberta Midget AA Hockey League.

Amanda-Dawn Coderre is on top of the world for the second-straight year as coach of the Canadian junior women’s curling team. The St.

February 4 is the date the Lorne Akins Gators dedicated the rest of their season to winning the crown jewel of SAPEC junior high basketball.

The St. Albert Royals, the top team in the Rural & Edmonton Midget 15 AA Hockey League, are the flag bearers at the opening ceremonies for tonight’s finale at the Red Bull Crashed Ice in Edmonton. Gates open at 4 p.m.

The Lorne Akins Gators did what everybody failed to do this season when they beat the Richard S. Fowler Falcons in junior high boys basketball.