Local Sports

The Olds College Broncos women’s basketball team has begun reshaping itself as they look to repeat as Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) national champions.

The early summer daylight on June 26 creates a perfect reflection of a male mallard duck resting peacefully on a small slough northeast of Innisfail and just south of the home of Jack and Audrey Daines.

The Olds College Broncos women’s volleyball team has looked to the West Coast for its first recruits of the 2019-20 season. Maya Jovic of North Vancouver, B.C. and Francesca Sandini of Burnaby, B.C.

The Olds Bantam Stingers lacrosse team are 2019 Central Alberta Lacrosse League champs in their division. They won that crown by winning a best-of-three final series against the Lacoka Locos.

A former Sundre resident who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at an early age has not allowed the condition to discourage him from following his dreams and leading a fulfilling life.

The grandstands were packed for the 40th annual Sundre Pro Rodeo, and organizers seemed encouraged by the turnout.

INNISFAIL – Softball teams from across the province gathered in Innisfail last weekend for the 11th annual softball tournament. The event took place on ball diamonds at the Innisfail Aquatic Centre and the Innisfail Arena from June 21 to 23.

The Olds College Broncos men’s volleyball team has made a move to bolster its recruiting class as Phillip Sutherland, a setter from Peguis First Nation, Man., has officially committed to the Broncos for the fall.

The Olds Stingers Bantam lacrosse team is tied for first in its league and they're looking forward to playing in Provincials in Calgary July 10-14.

Olds Velites Track Club throwing athlete Haylin Eling threw a personal best of 31.71 metres (m) in the discus throw competition to earn second place during the Alberta Schools Athletic Association ASAA Provincials, held June 7-8 in Calgary.