Local Sports

In the wake of a shakeup in the Grizzlys' den this summer, there was concern over an exodus of players, but the incoming head coach has confirmed that most of last year's roster would remain.

Olds Minor Football is facing a number crunch for the second year in a row that could lead to ending the Bantam Bulldogs' season before they even hit the field.

If you occasionally get your oil changed or your tires rotated at Mountain View Dodge, it turns out you might be getting a tune-up from a national team athlete.

Local hammer thrower Andreas Troschke nabbed himself a bronze medal at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg yesterday. "I'm happy with a medal," said Troschke. "I'd be really bummed out if I didn't win a medal. So bronze is all right.

The Grizzlys will have another helping hand in the den, after naming a new assistant coach for the upcoming season.

Baton twirling often conjures up images of marching bands and beauty pageants, but two Olds residents are taking the obscure sport much further – all the way across the ocean, in fact.

The Olds Spitfires Peewee A team defended their provincial title, capturing gold for a second straight year at the Tier II championship, held in St. Albert, July 21-23.

Although this July marked the 20th annual 24 Hours of Adrenalin mountain bike race in Canmore, Sundre resident Jack Grimstead participated for his first time.

DIDSBURY - The Didsbury Jets were crowned Tier 3 mosquito provincial champions at home on July 23 after beating Castor 9-1 in the final. The Jets ended up hosting provincials at Memorial Park at the last minute when no other venue was secured.

CARSTAIRS-DIDSBURY - A quartet of swimmers from the area will be competing in the Canada Summer Games later this week in Winnipeg.