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PCHS and HRH junior volleyball teams bring home medals
Holy Redeemer's Junior A Boys volleyball team placed third at the GYAC Parkland Composite High School's Junior A Boys volleyball team won gold
tournament despite having 10 rookie players out of a total 11 players. With medals at the GYAC tournament on November 19. Coach Kyle Murray and his
their coach, Melanie Macdonald-Winsor, they were able to pull out a win team worked hard to defeat the Jasper Cougars team to earn a well deserved
against Gerard Redmond in a nail-biting third set. photo Brianne Benson first place. photo Brianne Benson
by Brianne Benson season tournaments. adversity of having 10 rookie players out of a
The first set during the boy's gold medal game team of 11 players.
After another exciting season, junior volleyball was very close, maintaining an even score right They unfortunately lost to Jasper in the semi-
teams from the region gathered to compete in the up until the end, but Parkland was able to close finals, but were able to push through and defeat
yearly GYAC tournament. out at 27-25. During the second set PCHS held a Gerard Redmond in the bronze medal game that
On the boy's side, Parkland Composite High comfortable lead up until their gold medal win, went to a third set where they won 15 to 13.
School's junior A team fought hard to earn gold 25-18. Coach Melanie Macdonald-Winsor said, “A lot
medals, followed by the Jasper Cougars in Coach Kyle Murray said, “In the second set the of players came in with minimal volleyball
second place, and the Holy Redeemer Rebels boys really rallied and fought hard to maintain a knowledge, so watching them learn the game and
with the bronze. lead, which brought one of the best highlights of become excellent players was very special,”
The girls junior A teams from HRH and PCHS a junior high tournament; having every player on “As a coach it was wonderful to watch the team
battled each other in the gold medal game, with the team play a role in bringing home the learn to love the sport and see their hard work
PCHS rising to the top to claim gold and HRH medal.” and training pay off. I hope to see them all
subsequently earning silver. Although Holy Redeemer boys did not place as continue their passion for the sport into senior
All the teams worked hard throughout the well as in previous years, they overcame the high.”
season to bring their best game for the end of the
Fun and laughter at 2019 Peers Ladies Bonspiel
by Dawn Olsvik D Event - Team Varty - Skip Dawn Olsvik, Alford added, “Curling brings people from all
Maryann Varty, Lonnie Saken, Trudy VanDyk, over this part of the Yellowhead County together
The Peers Curling Rink was a busy place on Best Dressed Team was Team Emeowji - Skip for some good old fashion curling fun and
November 15 and 16 as nine teams of ladies Chelsea Baudin, Krista Allen, Tennille Goddard, everyone get to know their neighbors. The Junior
gathered for the annual Peers Ladies Bonspiel. Erin Pierce curling program is giving the young members in
With this year's theme being Emojis, the event Donna Simon, whose team won the A Event, our community a chance to explore the world of
included an amazing banquet put on by the said, “It was great fun and nice to be back on the curling. Curling is a sport that is enjoyed by all by Shaylyn Thornton
volunteers at the Peers facility. ice after two years. The Peers complex is a ages.”
Volunteer Pam Alford said, “This is our first wonderful facility with amazing volunteers. Upcoming events at the Peers Complex include The Edson Aeros
year to hold the bonspiel in November, so we are Thanks for the dedication, hospitality and a fun a Mixed Doubles Bonspiel January 17/18, the travelled to the Cold
hoping next year we will have 12 or 16 teams. filled weekend!” Men's Bonspiel January 31-Feb 2, and the Mixed Lake Energy Centre on
Overall, the weekend was a success. The ice was Bonspiel March 13-15. November 1 and 2 to
terrific, the laughter was loud, and the ladies had battle against the Cold
fun.” Lake Hornets.
Alford continued, “With the Peers Curling The Aeros were
Club, we really don't have a main organizer Nine teams of looking to extend their
when it comes to putting on bonspiels. This ladies gathered at winning streak, as they
group works together as a team from taking the Peers Curling
names, organizing the meals (cooking and Rink on November
cleaning), to keeping the ice in tip top shape, 15 and 16 for the
a n n u a l P e e r s
doing up the draw, and making sure refreshments Ladies Bonspiel.
were available as needed. We can always count P i c t u r e d a r e
on the league curlers who volunteer their time to winners of the 'A'
help make the bonspiel a success.” event, 'Donna's
Winners on the weekend were: G i r l s ' : D i a n e
A Event - Team Donna's Girls - Skip Donna Williams, Vivian
Simons, Louise Baudin, Diane Williams, Vivian Williams, Louise
Williams Baudin, and Skip
B Event - Team Young - Skip Laurie Young, Donna Simons.
Kevlyn Paschak, Laura-Lee Polak, Betty-Lou p h o t o D a w n
Gray Olsvik
C Event - Team Webster - Skip Shara Webster,
Lauree Pole, Lori Stang, Lori Harrison
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PCHS and HRH junior volleyball teams bring home medals
Holy Redeemer's Junior A Boys volleyball team placed third at the GYAC Parkland Composite High School's Junior A Boys volleyball team won gold
tournament despite having 10 rookie players out of a total 11 players. With medals at the GYAC tournament on November 19. Coach Kyle Murray and his
their coach, Melanie Macdonald-Winsor, they were able to pull out a win team worked hard to defeat the Jasper Cougars team to earn a well deserved
against Gerard Redmond in a nail-biting third set. photo Brianne Benson first place. photo Brianne Benson
by Brianne Benson season tournaments. adversity of having 10 rookie players out of a
The first set during the boy's gold medal game team of 11 players.
After another exciting season, junior volleyball was very close, maintaining an even score right They unfortunately lost to Jasper in the semi-
teams from the region gathered to compete in the up until the end, but Parkland was able to close finals, but were able to push through and defeat
yearly GYAC tournament. out at 27-25. During the second set PCHS held a Gerard Redmond in the bronze medal game that
On the boy's side, Parkland Composite High comfortable lead up until their gold medal win, went to a third set where they won 15 to 13.
School's junior A team fought hard to earn gold 25-18. Coach Melanie Macdonald-Winsor said, “A lot
medals, followed by the Jasper Cougars in Coach Kyle Murray said, “In the second set the of players came in with minimal volleyball
second place, and the Holy Redeemer Rebels boys really rallied and fought hard to maintain a knowledge, so watching them learn the game and
with the bronze. lead, which brought one of the best highlights of become excellent players was very special,”
The girls junior A teams from HRH and PCHS a junior high tournament; having every player on “As a coach it was wonderful to watch the team
battled each other in the gold medal game, with the team play a role in bringing home the learn to love the sport and see their hard work
PCHS rising to the top to claim gold and HRH medal.” and training pay off. I hope to see them all
subsequently earning silver. Although Holy Redeemer boys did not place as continue their passion for the sport into senior
All the teams worked hard throughout the well as in previous years, they overcame the high.”
season to bring their best game for the end of the
Fun and laughter at 2019 Peers Ladies Bonspiel
by Dawn Olsvik D Event - Team Varty - Skip Dawn Olsvik, Alford added, “Curling brings people from all
Maryann Varty, Lonnie Saken, Trudy VanDyk, over this part of the Yellowhead County together
The Peers Curling Rink was a busy place on Best Dressed Team was Team Emeowji - Skip for some good old fashion curling fun and
November 15 and 16 as nine teams of ladies Chelsea Baudin, Krista Allen, Tennille Goddard, everyone get to know their neighbors. The Junior
gathered for the annual Peers Ladies Bonspiel. Erin Pierce curling program is giving the young members in
With this year's theme being Emojis, the event Donna Simon, whose team won the A Event, our community a chance to explore the world of
included an amazing banquet put on by the said, “It was great fun and nice to be back on the curling. Curling is a sport that is enjoyed by all by Shaylyn Thornton
volunteers at the Peers facility. ice after two years. The Peers complex is a ages.”
Volunteer Pam Alford said, “This is our first wonderful facility with amazing volunteers. Upcoming events at the Peers Complex include The Edson Aeros
year to hold the bonspiel in November, so we are Thanks for the dedication, hospitality and a fun a Mixed Doubles Bonspiel January 17/18, the travelled to the Cold
hoping next year we will have 12 or 16 teams. filled weekend!” Men's Bonspiel January 31-Feb 2, and the Mixed Lake Energy Centre on
Overall, the weekend was a success. The ice was Bonspiel March 13-15. November 1 and 2 to
terrific, the laughter was loud, and the ladies had battle against the Cold
fun.” Lake Hornets.
Alford continued, “With the Peers Curling The Aeros were
Club, we really don't have a main organizer Nine teams of looking to extend their
when it comes to putting on bonspiels. This ladies gathered at winning streak, as they
group works together as a team from taking the Peers Curling
names, organizing the meals (cooking and Rink on November
cleaning), to keeping the ice in tip top shape, 15 and 16 for the
a n n u a l P e e r s
doing up the draw, and making sure refreshments Ladies Bonspiel.
were available as needed. We can always count P i c t u r e d a r e
on the league curlers who volunteer their time to winners of the 'A'
help make the bonspiel a success.” event, 'Donna's
Winners on the weekend were: G i r l s ' : D i a n e
A Event - Team Donna's Girls - Skip Donna Williams, Vivian
Simons, Louise Baudin, Diane Williams, Vivian Williams, Louise
Williams Baudin, and Skip
B Event - Team Young - Skip Laurie Young, Donna Simons.
Kevlyn Paschak, Laura-Lee Polak, Betty-Lou p h o t o D a w n
Gray Olsvik
C Event - Team Webster - Skip Shara Webster,
Lauree Pole, Lori Stang, Lori Harrison
