Local Sports

This year's South Central Zone track and field championship could not have gone better for Olds High School's Laura Klinck, who finished first in every event she competed in.

The Innisfail Golf Club took a big leap on the national stage last week, welcoming a star-studded cast of players and senior hockey officials for the prestigious 2016 Mastercard Memorial Cup Golf Tournament.

The Innisfail Merchants are off to one of their best starts in their six-year history thanks to a bit of two-way help.

With the 2016 Memorial Cup tournament now part of the history books, Innisfailians can feel rightly proud they were part of the national celebration.

The Olds Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) has been awarded a bantam elite female team for the 2016-17 season and is currently seeking a high-level head coach.

Olds College's athletic director Bob Murray has been elected as the next ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) president.

Grizzlys defenceman James Miller can enter next season at ease after committing to play for the University of New Hampshire Wildcats in 2017-18.

Birdie striking students at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School claim top finishes at major badminton competitions.

Strength, speed and athletic ability were put to the test during the recent high school area track and field meet in Red Deer.

It was a day filled with jumps, stunts and aerobatics for Fort McMurray.