Local Sports

A former Sundre resident who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at an early age has not allowed the condition to discourage him from following his dreams and leading a fulfilling life.

The grandstands were packed for the 40th annual Sundre Pro Rodeo, and organizers seemed encouraged by the turnout.

INNISFAIL – Softball teams from across the province gathered in Innisfail last weekend for the 11th annual softball tournament. The event took place on ball diamonds at the Innisfail Aquatic Centre and the Innisfail Arena from June 21 to 23.

The Olds College Broncos men’s volleyball team has made a move to bolster its recruiting class as Phillip Sutherland, a setter from Peguis First Nation, Man., has officially committed to the Broncos for the fall.

The Olds Stingers Bantam lacrosse team is tied for first in its league and they're looking forward to playing in Provincials in Calgary July 10-14.

Olds Velites Track Club throwing athlete Haylin Eling threw a personal best of 31.71 metres (m) in the discus throw competition to earn second place during the Alberta Schools Athletic Association ASAA Provincials, held June 7-8 in Calgary.

The École Olds High School senior high track and field team placed 12th out of 53 3A high schools during the Provincials, held June 7-8 in Calgary.

The 2019 season was a daunting one for the Junior B Tier II Olds Stingers. By the time the season ended this past Sunday, June 16, their record was 1-16. Head coach Laine Foshaug says that's not due to a lack of talent or effort.

A couple of Sundre High School students recently won medals in track and field events, while several others placed among the province’s top 10.

INNISFAIL – For more than 50 years the Innisfail Pro Rodeo has been the spot in Central Alberta for non-stop rodeo action.