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Provincial champions crowned at Olds tournament

Provincial champions crowned at Olds tournament

The W.R. Myers Rebels from Taber defeated the Medicine Hat Monsignor McCoy Colts 67-47 to win the ASAA 3A provincial girls basketball championship, hosted by Olds High School March 16-19.
Axel master Ben Ferreira thrills Innisfailians

Axel master Ben Ferreira thrills Innisfailians

Skaters with the Innisfail Skating Club recently took part in an Axel Master Class skating workshop with Canadian Senior Men's Silver Medallist (2004) Ben Ferreira. Ferreira was in Innisfail on March 5 to present the Axel Master Class seminar.
Basketball tourney committee, volunteers lauded

Basketball tourney committee, volunteers lauded

Olds High School athletic director Wanda Vandervelden could not have been more pleased with how the ASAA 3A provincial basketball championships unfolded. "Extremely happy. The coaches have been over the moon.
Innisfail Atoms claim top four finish in provincials

Innisfail Atoms claim top four finish in provincials

The Innisfail Female Atom Flyers gave it their all at the 2016 ATB Financial Provincial Championships last weekend but had to settle for a spot in the top four after losing a close 3-2 semifinal game to Olds. “I'm very proud of the team.
Girls win OT thriller to finish 2-1 at provincials

Girls win OT thriller to finish 2-1 at provincials

Olds High School's senior girls basketball team won the Pool C bracket at the ASAA 3A Provincial Championship held at the Ralph Klein Centre this past weekend. In their final game of the tournament, the Spartans defeated the No.
From crutches to the court at provincials

From crutches to the court at provincials

You recognize it instantly – the crunching of the joint beneath your bodyweight. Then there's the hobbling from one place to the next. Then the tennis ball-sized swelling and the discolouring, deep purple.
Schools wrap up successful hoops season

Schools wrap up successful hoops season

Senior teams at Innisfail High School and St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School have wrapped up rewarding basketball seasons.
Midget Huskies place second in their league

Midget Huskies place second in their league

Local squad played against Eckville in North Central Minor Hockey Association final
Successful b'ball tournaments bode well for future

Successful b'ball tournaments bode well for future

Kudos to volunteers from Olds High School, Olds College and the community at large for hosting two very successful provincial basketball championships this past week.
Atom female Grizzlys provincial silver medalists

Atom female Grizzlys provincial silver medalists

Olds' Atom Female Grizzlys captured silver at their provincial championship tournament in Innisfail over the weekend. They faced Okotoks in the final game, which they lost 3-1.
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