Local Sports

INNISFAIL – Hard work, developing skill and determination often lead to success in hockey. It’s a path that Innisfail’s Cole Fox is familiar with.

Rainy weather that was forecast over the past weekend was not enough to prompt the local golf courses to postpone their planned opening day.

The Olds College Broncos women's volleyball team will have a new face patrolling the sidelines in the 2019-20 season.

Olds Golf Club survived the winter season in good shape and will see a new and improved parking lot by the end of the month, according to pro and manager Wade Bearchell.

There's a new outlet for guys in Olds over 21 who want to play lacrosse. It's the senior C Stingers. They'll play in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League, starting in late April.

Innisfail Eagles player Dan Nichols gets tripped up during the Eagles game against the Lacombe Generals at the Gary Moe Sportsplex on April 13. Noel West/MVP Staff Innisfail Eagles players line up after losing the game 2 to 5.

There are a few changes for lacrosse players in Olds as they gear up for a new season, which starts the weekend of April 26.

Sundre Minor Ball organizers were pleasantly surprised to see an increase in the number of teams this year.

INNISFAIL – It was a historic journey for the Innisfail Eagles. Despite losing 5-2 to the Lacombe Generals in the 2019 Allan Cup championship game, the Innisfail Eagles had a season that was far from ordinary.

DIDSBURY -- The Didsbury Minor Hockey Association recently held its 2018-19 award banquet at the Didsbury Memorial Complex. Association president Rick Phillips said the night went very well.