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HRH football wins Championship Banner































The HRH Rebels took on the Provost Panthers in the Tier 2 Division Championship game on November 1. The Rebels earned the win, and the Championship
Banner, with a final score of 58-39. photo Shaylyn Thornton

by Shaylyn Thornton Ryhker Lamabe scoring four touchdowns “to Football Player! Every accomplishment has been
help lead the Rebels to victory!” earned through blood, sweat and tears and they
On November 1, the Holy Redeemer Rebels After this divisional Championship win, the are deserving of every success that comes their
th
hosted the Provost Panthers on the HRH football Rebels “have secured 6 place ranking in the way.”
field for the Tier 2 Finals. province, the best ranking in school history,” said “The team has not just learnt what it takes to
The Rebels fought hard and took down the Bachinsky. The team faces off versus the third play as a team and be a champion...their
Panthers with an impressive score of 58-39, ranked Rimbey in Lacombe on November 8 for education this season far exceeds just football,”
accomplishing a huge goal for the team this the Provincial quarter finals. Bachinsky continued. “They have become young
season and earning them the Tier 2 “During Provincial play, if you lose, you are men that understand hard work can truly pay off
Championship Banner. done,” said Bachinsky. “If you win, you advance and when you give your word and commit to
Typically, a “player of the game” is awarded to the next weeks' semi-finals and then onto the something you have to follow through.”
to an outstanding player, but Coach Mike finals.” As anyone who has been watching this team
Bachinsky decided to take a different approach As the team gears up for their next challenge, knows, they have proven themselves to be a
after this game. “The entire team was awarded Bachinsky noted that this season has been one force both on and off the field. These young
this honor,” said Bachinsky. “It took everyone to for the record books. athletes exemplify what it means to be a good
earn the victory.” “The team has been playing amazing and sport, and the fans of the Rebels will definitely
Some highlights during the game were #25 accomplishing many firsts for the program,” he be watching on as the teams heads to Provincials.
Levi Williams scoring the first two Rebels said. “They have done so by committing to the
touchdowns of the game, and #39 Quarterback program and what it means to be a Rebels



Bonavista gives to the Edson Cycling Association



by Shaylyn Thornton donation, commenting on how
projects like the bike park would not
Bonavista Energy aims to help exist if not for businesses
out causes in our community as contributing and giving back to the
often as they can, and their most community.
recent endeavour was to help out the The summer has been a busy one
Edson Cycling Association with for the Edson Cycling Association,
$500 towards their ongoing costs for and a challenging one because of all
maintenance of the new bike park. the weather. Despite the constant
Bonavista Superintendent rain, the ECA accomplished many
Michael Bergen said that the ECA of their goals.
was chosen because Bonavista “We got about half of the bike
wants to “encourage health and park finished and open,” said
fitness.” Stoner-Walker. “It's been great to
“We want to see people be active see kids and families actually using
in the community,” said Bergen. it.”
“They capture all sorts of age Other accomplishments over the
groups with what they do, from kids summer include working on a major
to seniors.” boardwalk for Pine Trail, working
The Edson Cycling Association on a climb trail on Route 66, and
is important to some of Bonavista's working over 500 hours on the
employees, especially Operator Austin's Dream trail. Austin's Dream
Jayton Wieler who is an avid cyclist. was named in memory of former
This summer, Bonavista held a ECA member Constable Austin
corporate challenge for most steps MacDougall.
taken, and steps could be converted As the ECA continues to work
from activities like cycling. After a hard on their many projects and
lot of hard work, Wieler was the promote activity in the community,
winner of the challenge, with they thank all of the “awesome”
approximately 3 million steps over volunteers and the generous Bonavista Energy donated $500 to the Edson Cycling Association with the
the course of the challenge. sponsors/donators who have a hand aim of helping with bike park maintenance. Pictured is Bonavista
ECA President Mike Stoner- in making what they do possible. Superintendent Michael Bergen (left), ECA President Mike Stoner-Walker,
Walker was grateful for the and Bonavista Operator Jayton Wieler. photo Shaylyn Thornton
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