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INNISFAIL – If there’s one thing Trevor Paré will be remembered for it was his love for hockey. The 27-year-old Innisfail man passed away earlier this month after a long, hard fought battle with Pompe disease.

INNISFAIL – Speed, ability and skill have taken one Innisfail teen to the top of BMX racing. Carson Kowaski, 13, recently participated in the Union Cycle International (UCI) BMX World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.

PENHOLD - The environment is getting a helping hand thanks to innovative, hard-working students at Penhold Crossing Secondary School.

The 39th annual Sundre Pro Rodeo brought out big crowds despite daunting weather that did not deter people’s enthusiasm.

Former Olds Minor Soccer player, Madison Tyson, 16, is going to England next month with the Global Premier Soccer (GSP) FC Bayern National Team. Tyson leaves for her eight-day trip in late July.

BY JADON FRANK The Olds College Broncos men’s volleyball head coach Ryan Marsden will also be taking the reins as women’s volleyball head coach for the 2018-19 season.

Colbie Glenn brings a tackle dummy to the ground on June 6 during a Sundre Bison spring training camp at the field behind Sundre High School. The team has been preparing for the upcoming season of the Mountain View 9 Man Football Conference.

The Olds Mavericks were frozen 9-2 by the Calgary Chill June 9 in Calgary. During the first period, the Mavericks made several plays that could have resulted in a goal but unfortunately, they turned up short, with the Chill scoring the lone goal.

Olds and area residents have until 4 p.m. June 30 to nominate someone to participate in the torch relay for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. The Games take place in Red Deer Feb. 15-March 3, 2019. The torch is scheduled to go through Olds Jan. 31.

Sundre’s main event of the year is again poised to host an international range of top rodeo talent while drawing out thousands of fans over the coming weekend.