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Former Olds Rapids (OR) swimmer Aiden Fox is also expected to attend the provincials and could break some records, OR media rep John Bos says

Nathan Flewelling, 17, was drafted in the third round (94th overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays during the draft, held July 14-16 in Fort Worth, Texas

Both the U19 and U15 Olds Mustangs played in the soccer provincials in St. Paul but were unable to get into the medal round in either age group

Brad Tobin, the Grizzlys' new assistant coach, and head coach Peter Schaefer worked together on the Surrey Eagles of the BCHL

Clown Dennis Halstead driving his bathtub- shaped “tubmobile” through a real ring of fire was among highlights

More than $20,000 raised during Olds event

Hole-in-one, rare albatross and Olds Golf Club course record achieved during provincial golf championships

Rachel Andres was unable to qualify for this year's Olympics in Paris during trials in Montreal

The Spitfires Summer Classic baseball tournament was a success despite some rainy and threatening weather

Daley Reimer won the U20 national javelin competition despite an injury, going from third to first with her fifth and personal best throw