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Home is where the heart is for Kyle Scaber after stops in Fort McMurray and Sherwood Park in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. “It’s definitely nice to play back in my hometown,” said the St. Albert Steel defenceman.

The last home game of the year at the St. Albert Rugby Football Club kicks off today at 4 p.m. between the St. Albert firsts, the reigning Labatt’s Cup provincial champions, and the Lep/Tigers in the premier men’s playoffs.

The ninth edition of the Battle of St. Albert between the Bellerose Bulldogs and St. Albert High Skyhawks in high school football kicks off Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Riel Park turf field. Admission is $5.

St. Albert BMX cranked it up as hosts for the Grand Provincials and Alberta Championships. More than 400 riders competed on Saturday and Sunday’s turnout was the same at the world-class BMX track at the Riel Park recreation area.

Ellerslie Rugby Park – Beating the lowly Lep/Tigers by 18 points in the last match before the playoffs wasn't good enough for the Labatt's Cup provincial rugby champions.

The St. Albert Steel were too slow skating out of the starting gate in Friday’s loss in Olds.

Brady Masik of St. Albert celebrated his 24 birthday Saturday in winning fashion at the Banff triathlon. Masik placed first in the men’s U24 division in a time of two hours, 14 minutes and six seconds in the Olympic distance event: 1.

The bantam Fury whipped up a big win against their hometown rivals on Minor Football Day in St. Albert. Sparked by Andrew Johnson’s three touchdowns, the Fury overwhelmed the 49ers 53-6 Saturday at the Riel Park turf field.

The national junior men’s professional BMX champion from St. Albert wants to cross the finish line this weekend as the top provincial rider.

The St. Albert Steel forge ahead into their fifth Alberta Junior Hockey League season with potentially the most promising team in franchise history. “We’re excited to get going.