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Imagine being unable to leave your room, look at a light, or having to attend class wearing sunglasses. This was Haiden Hurtig’s reality in the immediate aftermath of a concussion.

As it journeyed through Olds, the Canada Winter Games torch relay was a chance to bring the community — sports fans and non-sports fans — together, Mayor Mike Muzychka said.

Ten people were thrilled to carry the MNP Canada Winter Games torch through Olds last Thursday. The Games take place Feb. 15 - March 3 in Red Deer.

Noah Kiemel has played hockey for most of his life and is excited by his opportunity to play with the Olds Grizzlys. The 20-year-old defenceman is originally from Colorado Springs, Colo., and has been on ice since he was four years old.

The Sundre midget Huskies recently left their jerseys at home for an opportunity to don the Tampa Bay Lightning’s colours at a unique event in Red Deer. The ninth annual Tommy Gun’s Outdoor Winter Classic Tournament was held Jan.

INNISFAIL – Athletes, coaching staff and volunteers will gather in Red Deer in less than two weeks for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. That list includes Innisfail’s Allyson Bendfeld.

DIDSBURY -- The Mountain View Colts have long been supporters of the Rural Alberta Ride for Dad and its fight against prostate cancer. Even though the Colts have a brand new coaching staff, don't expect their support of the ride to change.

DIDSBURY -- It was a great weekend for the Mountain View Colts as they won twice at home, beating second-place Red Deer on Friday and Lomond on Saturday.

Eleven members of Olds and District Special Olympics (ODSO) will be participating in the 2019 Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games next month. The Games take place Feb. 8-10 in Calgary.

The Olds Bantam AA Grizzlys hockey team completely dominated their home tournament, outscoring their opponents 31-2 over the course of the four-day competition. They won the gold medal, creaming the Camrose Bulldogs 9-1 on Jan. 20.