The Oil Barons will be with one less experienced blueliner for the 2008-2009 season.

Second year defenseman Nathan Johnson has informed the club that he will not be returning to Fort McMurray for the upcoming season due to some family issues at home in Grande Prairie.

The Fort McMurray Girls Volleyball Team is heading to Hawaii for a tournament, and they need your help to get there! A fundraising Garage Sale will be held at 4 Berry Crescent from 8am-2:30pm.

The McMurray Dirt Riders’ Rack #5 will be held on Wednesday, July 13th at 2pm at the Motocross Track. Memberships for the McMurray Dirt Riders are available at Four Season Power Sports, Quadra Truck and Raven Truck Accessories. For more information call Keith at 780-714-6072 or Scott at 780-792-7104.

Western Canada's Fastest Racing series invades Fort McMurray July 5th & 6th. The Alberta Sprint Tour and the 700 horsepower winged warriors will be racing at McMurray Speedway. This is a must see family event for all motorsports fans. Besides the most exciting racing that has ever been to the area the AST will also host a community meet and greet to offer fans a closer look at the race teams and meet the drivers. For more information visit www.albertasprinttour.com.

The McMurray Dirt Riders Association’s race 4 will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd at 6:30pm. Memberships for the McMurray Dirt Riders are available at Four Season Power Sports, Quadra Truck and Raven Truck Accessories. For more information call Keith at 714-6072 or Scott at 792-7104.

A 3 on 3 Teen Basketball Tournament will be held on July 6th at the courts behind Moxies. Youth ages 14-17 can register for $10/player, which includes a BBQ and prizes. To sign up or for more details call, Glen at 780-715-4411.

A 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for Adults (18+) will be held on July 5th at the Courts behind Moxies. The cost to play is $15/player which includes a BBQ and prizes. For more information, or to register call Glen at 780-715-4411.

The Evergreen Christian Reformed Church is running a Soccer Camp August 18th-22nd for children ages 5-12. Registration will be held on June 30th from 6pm-7:30pm at the Evergreen CRC-101 Tundra Drive. The cost is $50/child. Limited spaces available, for details call Beth at 780-791-1953.

Fort McMurray Minor Softball’s FREE Summer League for children ages 7-11 runs from June 30th-August 27th every Monday and Wednesday from 6-8pm at MacDonald Island. For more information call Tannis at 780-972-9874.

On June 20th you can pick up a registration form for the YMCA’s Canada Day Fun being held July 1st at 9am. All donations and proceeds support their “Strong Kids Campaign” helping children in our community. 1, 3, 5km distances available, door prizes, food, refreshments and entertainment provided. For more information or to volunteer for this event call Michelle or Carolann at 790-9622.