Local Sports

Athletes, coaching staff and volunteers will gather in Red Deer in less than two weeks for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. That list includes Olds College Broncos female hockey team assistant coach Allyson Bendfeld.

The Olds College Broncos basketball teams are ready to hit the hardwood this weekend for a home-and-home series with the St. Mary's University (STMU) Lightning.

The 39th annual Olds Farmers and 36th annual Olds Farmerettes bonspiels are now underway at the Olds Curling Rink. Thirty-four men's rinks and 16 ladies' rinks are scheduled to compete. They'll be at it all week.

Members of the Special Olympics Olds & District (ODSO) team turned in a strong performance during the 2019 Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games in Calgary this past weekend. The team was especially strong in bowling.

Sundre Fun Team Rec Hockey and Sundre Daycare have for the second year in a row teamed up for the annual tournament that offers players a chance to enjoy a casual, no pressure competition.

Two former Sundre curlers were part of a rink that not only qualified for the annual Jiffy Lube Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts, but also reached the championship round.

INNISFAIL – Player well-being and safety are at the forefront of changes introduced in the Allan Cup Hockey West (ACHW) league this year.

DIDSBURY -- Although no local teams ended up in the final, the 2018 Natasha Cameron Neilson Memorial Senior Girls Basketball Tournament was a big success, say organizers. The tournament, held Feb.

DIDSBURY -- It was a close battle but in the end Carstairs knocked off Didsbury 14 games to 10 in the 2019 version of the Carbury Cup, which recently took place at the Didsbury Curling Club.

DIDSBURY -- Despite losing their last game of the season, the Mountain View Colts are confident heading into the Heritage League playoffs.