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The beat goes on for the Paul Kane Blues in high school hoops. The second premier men's championship in a row was also the fourth in six years by the 4A provincial contenders. "It's awesome to win it for the school.

The St. Albert Skyhawks are perfect in premier again.

More than 1,000 athletes, volunteers and spectators erupted with cheer at the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games closing ceremonies as the torch was handed over to Vancouver, the next host of the Summer Games.

Tonight at 8:30 p.m. the Morinville Jets host the Edmonton Royals in the opening game in the best-of-seven semifinal in the Capital Junior B Hockey League. The rest of the playoff schedule was unavailable at press time. Visit www.cjhl.

Although medals weren’t the main focus at the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games last week, it certainly sweetened the experience when Team Alberta figure skaters managed to nab five during competition.

The midget AAA playoff between the St. Albert Raiders and South Side Athletic Club continued Tuesday night in Edmonton. The score from game four in the best-of-five series, which St. Albert was leading 2-1, was unavailable at press time.

More than 1,000 athletes, volunteers and spectators erupted with cheer at the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games closing ceremonies as the torch was handed over to Vancouver, the next host of the Summer Games.

Curling was the last event to wrap up at the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games and was well worth the wait for the Alberta Rocks team, which scored gold in the Division B finals.

Speed skater Cynthia Simmons travelled more than 1,500 kilometres to compete in the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games this week and she’s made the lengthy trip worthwhile.

Mayor Nolan Crouse believes the St. Albert Steel will remain in the city for another season after the Alberta Junior Hockey League team expressed its desire to renew its lease agreement.