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INNISFAIL – The Innisfail Eagles are getting ready to soar into their upcoming 70th anniversary season. Practice started at the beginning of September, and the team was set to stretch their legs in a pre-season game this past weekend in Lacombe.

As they prepare to take on the Camrose Kodiaks tonight in Camrose, the Olds Grizzlys are just a game below .500, according to statistics released by the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL).

Both the men's and women's Olds College Broncos soccer teams turned out strong performances winning both their matches this past weekend. On home turf, the women dominated Lakeland College 5-1 on Saturday, Sept.

While the focus is normally on the students, Olds High School's athletic director has brought home her own accolades.

The Olds College women's hockey program will hit the ice for its third year of action with a brand new coach, and sights set on a playoff spot.

It's going to be a two-ring circus for track and field athletes this year: thanks to coach Rachel Andres, Olds High School is now home to two brand new regulation throwing rings for their discus, shot put and hammer throwers.

The Grizzlys hit the ice this past weekend for their first regular game of the year, dropping the season opener 1-5 against the Calgary Canucks.

Hometown hero and Grizzlys captain Chase Olsen is hoping he can beat mono in time to play in the team's home opener Sept. 22 as they host the Whitecourt Wolverines. But he's not betting on it.

INNISFAIL – Preparations are well underway for a new season of the roaring game but this year there is a bit of pressure to be ready for the traditional start date after the Thanksgiving long weekend.

A Calgary company's partnership with the Olds Grizzlys will bring new opportunities for minor hockey player and coach development, as part of the company relocates to Olds this fall.