Category Archives: Local Sports
Red Deer aiming to take back title of Canada's most active city
Red Deer wants back its title of Canada's most active city.The title was achieved a couple years ago through the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge, but Red Deer fell short last year. In 2023, ...
Jun 01, 2024
Olds Grizzlys announce hiring of new head coach
The Olds Grizzlys are pleased to introduce Peter Schaefer as the team's new head coach. Team officials say Schaefer comes to the Grizzlys after playing over 500 NHL games with the Vancouver Canucks, O...
May 31, 2024
Rocky Mountain Challenge between Bandits, Eagles, set for May 31-June 2 in Brooks
What is slated to be the one-and-only BCHL Rocky Mountain Challenge is set for May 31 to June 2 in Brooks.The three-game series will feature the BCHL's Alberta Division winners, the Brooks Bandits, ta...
May 30, 2024
Shotokan Karate Club set to take global stage in London, but seeks support
The Shotokan Karate Club of Red Deer will be representing Canada at the World Shoto Cup in London, England in September this year. The World Shoto Cup is a globally recognized karate championship that...
May 30, 2024
Students from across the province come together for skatepark competition
More than 50 high school students from across 40 different central Alberta schools are expected to hit the Glendale Skatepark in a competition that promises to showcase skills, tricks and talent.The s...
May 30, 2024
LiveBarn amateur sports streaming coming to Blackfalds arenas
Council for the Town of Blackfalds has unanimously opted to install a LiveBarn broadcasting system in Arena 1 and the Eagle Builders Centre for a term of six years. The sports broadcasting system allo...
May 29, 2024
Local golfers to compete at Olds Open
Several central Alberta golfers are set to compete in a one-day tournament at the Olds Golf Club this weekend. The Olds Open on Sunday, June 2, 2024, is part of this year's Alberta Golf Tour and has o...
May 29, 2024
Central Alberta Buccaneers ready to kick-off 2024 season
The Central Alberta Buccaneers are now set for the 2024 Alberta Football League (AFL) season. The team's six-game regular season schedule begins June 1, with subsequent games June 8, June 15, June 22,...
May 29, 2024
Bradley wins Breakaway Roping title; Broncos produce strong CCFR showing
The Olds College Broncos rodeo team has another Canadian College Rodeo Association (CCRA) champion in its stable. Becky Bradley was rewarded for her consistency at the 2024 Canadian College Finals Rod...
May 28, 2024 (Becky Bradley of the Olds College Broncos catches a calf in the Breakaway Roping competition at the 2024 Canadian College Finals Rodeo in Brooks. Credit: Wildwood Imagery
Passion for province shines at 2024 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony
What does it mean to be inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame?That was the primary question for inductees who officially made their way into the Hall Friday night in Red Deer, where the facili...
May 24, 2024