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Coach takes swing at playing sports again

Coach takes swing at playing sports again

It's been a long time since Sarah Hilworth has seen her own name on a lineup card. At 26 years old, the head coach of Olds College's women's hockey team is still in her prime athletic years.
Local man's short but storied cycling career

Local man's short but storied cycling career

Like so many others, his athletic career started on the ice. Peter Verhesen grew up in Trochu and from 1984-85, played for the Olds Grizzlys. For him, the bike was a means to an end, to train for hockey.
Playing horseshoes across generations

Playing horseshoes across generations

Cloudy skies and a little rain couldn't keep dedicated horseshoe players away from the Innisfail Horseshoe Tournament. The annual two-day event took place at the local horseshoe courts Aug. 27 and 28, and was hosted by the Innisfail Horseshoe Club.
Bantams finish season with silver honours

Bantams finish season with silver honours

The Innisfail Indians Bantam AA Tier 2 team didn't let a slow start to the season stop them en route to this year's provincial championships.
Hurricanes prepare for upcoming season

Hurricanes prepare for upcoming season

The Innisfail Hurricanes kick off a new season of water polo next month. The action begins on Sept. 12 at the Innisfail Aquatic Centre and runs until the end of March with practices every Monday and Wednesday.
Cycling jerseys explained

Cycling jerseys explained

The iconic yellow jersey, as seen in the Tour de France, is worn by the cyclist with the best cumulative time. It first goes to the Stage 1 winner and is then passed on to the rider with the best overall time each day.
Minor gridiron action tunes up for season

Minor gridiron action tunes up for season

The Innisfail Minor Football Association (IMFA) is ready to begin the season. The local football club began pre-season practices mid-August to prepare players both mentally and physically for the upcoming season.
Spartans football starting this week

Spartans football starting this week

Olds High School's football team is starting practice this week to prepare for another season. The team is still taking players, says head coach George Grant.
Minor football ready to hit the turf

Minor football ready to hit the turf

The Innisfail Minor Football Association (IMFA) is ready to begin the season. The local football club began pre-season practices mid-August to prepare players both mentally and physically for the upcoming season.
Community proud of Lappage

Community proud of Lappage

At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Danielle Lappage approached the mat the same way she always has since high school, with punishing double low-fives for her coach and her game face on.
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