Local Sports

INNISFAIL -The Innisfail Bantam B Sticky's Flyers are on top of the world and their game.

INNISFAIL - Local figure skaters took to the ice last weekend for their annual grand year-end showcase and a thoroughly entertained crowd was decidedly dazzled. The annual event took place March 11 at the Innisfail Arena.

After losing an early lead in their third playoff game against the second-ranked Canmore Eagles Sunday night, the Grizzlys came from behind at the buzzer, and then stole a point in overtime to clinch the match and the series.

Several former Sundre junior curlers who now help to coach the new ranks of juniors recently won a silver medal at the Alberta Schools' Athletic Association (ASAA) High School Zones last month.

Former world and Brier champion Ed Lukowich is philosophical about the fact his team didn't win the provincial Masters curling championship in Olds.

INNISFAIL - The Innisfail Atom A DQ Flyers recently earned their way to the provincial championships later this month. The team took the Zone 4 Atom A title after defeating Wetaskiwin 11-2 in a tournament on Feb. 25 at the Innisfail Arena.

Olds council has approved a total of $1,000 in grants to help cover costs for two upcoming hockey tournaments in town. During its Feb.

INNISFAIL - For 53 years the Innisfail Skating Club has been featuring skaters' progress and skills with its year-end showcase production. This year the 2017 year-end showcase takes place March 11 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Innisfail Arena.

The Olds Spartans female wrestling team won the 3A girls provincial championship during a meet in Edson.

INNISFAIL - The roaring game will get louder in March at the Innisfail Curling Club. The Mixed Open Bonspiel takes place March 10 to 12 at the Innisfail Curling Club. It will be the last bonspiel of the season.