Local Sports

Two professional golfers are taking a swing at a new pilot project aimed at generating interest in the sport at a high school level. The project, a joint effort with phys. ed. teachers at Innisfail Jr./Sr. High School started two weeks ago.

The Olds Grizzlys are moving on to the Alberta Junior Hockey League semi-finals after dispatching the Okotoks Oilers in Game 6 of the clubs' play-off series on Thursday night at the Olds Sports Complex.

The Olds High School Spartans wrestling team put a cap on a good season, claiming three medals at the Alberta Open in Ponoka on the weekend.

With late registration wrapping up yesterday, Sundre Soccer Club officials are making final preparations for this year's soccer season.

Bowden town council unanimously rejected a request from Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Services to temporarily hook up to the town water supply to complete a two-month long job near Bowden.

The Special Olympics Association Innisfail chapter is celebrating its first award night next month. The group, just started last July, is still in its infancy with 14 athletes and two available sports. "We're trying to get the word out there.

Innisfail's swim team is looking for old and new members ready to dive in for the summer season. The Innisfail Dolphin Swim Club is now open for registrations for this year's swim season, running from May until late August.

The Innisfail Minor Soccer Association is still looking for volunteers for various positions. "We are always looking for coaches," said Trina Westman, the acting president and treasurer of the association.

The midget girls hockey team will be in Brooks this weekend competing at the provincial level.

The Penhold Amazons are out of playoff competition after a hard-fought weekend against the Lethbridge Jr. Eagles. "They were very close games," said co-coach Annette Jensen.