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Beer league Night Hawks mark 40 years

Beer league Night Hawks mark 40 years

There are more than 1.2 million Canadian adults who play in hockey beer leagues, and none more proud to suit up than those who play for the Bowden Night Hawks.
Olympic wrestler overwhelmed by community's support

Olympic wrestler overwhelmed by community's support

Former Olds resident and current female wrestler Danielle Lappage, who is training to represent Canada at the Olympic Games in Rio this summer, says she's overwhelmed with the support she's received from this community.
Tough loss ends season for Bantam A Flyers

Tough loss ends season for Bantam A Flyers

The Innisfail Bantam A Fourlane Ford Flyers wrapped up a successful hockey season at the end of March on a heartbreaking note.
Great scores posted by local gymnasts

Great scores posted by local gymnasts

Local gymnasts obtained some fantastic scores during a competition the Olds Gymnastics Club hosted April 2.
Local golfers set for memorable season

Local golfers set for memorable season

Taking advantage of the beautiful weather this past winter and current spring, golfers are hitting the links at the earliest time in a quarter of a century. The Innisfail Golf Club officially opened for the season on April 8, well ahead of schedule.
Lowther makes waves at Para-swimming Trials

Lowther makes waves at Para-swimming Trials

Rapids swimmer Angela Lowther turned some heads at the 2016 Canadian Para-Swimming Trials in Toronto last week.
Former Sundre junior curlers represent U of A at Kelowa event

Former Sundre junior curlers represent U of A at Kelowa event

Two of Sundre's former junior curling members recently represented the University of Alberta at the Kelowna Curling Club, which hosted the 2016 CIS/Curling Canada University Championships March 20-23.
Big golf tourneys should spur economy

Big golf tourneys should spur economy

Olds Golf Course pro manager Wade Bearchell says upcoming tournaments – especially two in particular – should help spur the town's economy.
Resident praised for teaching work ethic, team spirit

Resident praised for teaching work ethic, team spirit

Jon Ahlgrim was this year's recipient of the Bob Hill Memorial Award recognizing volunteers and community members who contribute to the Olds Grizzlys.
Spartans rugby into 17th season

Spartans rugby into 17th season

Jessica Brackney (nee Hanley) rattles off names of teammates and the injuries they suffered during the inaugural rugby season in Olds High School's hi broken noses, knees and ankles.
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