Local Sports

A rural Olds youth has been named to the Football Alberta South all star team. As a result, Nils Haeni, a defensive end, will be playing in the annual Football Alberta Senior Bowl May 22 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary.

INNISFAIL – Ball season is here and there’s a new opportunity for kids with Innisfail’s premier Merchants and Trappers baseball teams.

PENHOLD – Willa Wanke knows what it takes to finish a race. That includes overcoming any obstacle that stands in her way. The 52-year-old runner set her sights on participating in her third consecutive Boston Marathon on April 16.

A tribute was paid to local resident and Humboldt Broncos player Graysen Cameron during the home opener of the Olds Mavericks Tier 1 lacrosse team at the Sportsplex Friday.

OLDS - Wrestler Danielle Lappage says the silver medal she won in the Commonwealth Games and the feeling she had participating in that event has spurred her to make a decision -- she will try for a berth in the 2020 Summer Olympics after all.

DIDSBURY - The Didsbury Curling Club held its annual general meeting last week and members are looking forward to a bright future. The club recently wrapped up another successful season in mid-March with league play ending.

CARSTAIRS - With a late start to spring, soccer in the area is a little behind. Registration numbers are slightly down this year, said Carstairs Minor Soccer president Mandy Longeway.

The finals of 2017-18 for the Mountain View Junior Cowpoke Rodeo saw about 70 young athletes competing, with about 40 family members and other fans coming out to watch.

INNISFAIL – With the snow nearly gone and warmer temperatures finally here, it’s time for a little spring cleaning. The Town of Innisfail is encouraging residents to join its Green and Clean Challenge from April 26 to 29.

INNISFAIL – Horseshoe enthusiasts from across Alberta will soon hit the courts for the annual Innisfail Horseshoe Tournament. The event takes place May 26 and 27 at the courts across from the Innisfail and District Historical Village.