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Penhold's beautiful game is on

Penhold's beautiful game is on

The new Penhold Minor Soccer Association is hoping for a repeat of soccer success in town. “We have an association formed and now we are looking for volunteers in the community,” said Melanie Willerth, community program coordinator with the town.
Noskey leading AJHL scoring race

Noskey leading AJHL scoring race

Grizzlys forward Wyatt Noskey is proving himself to be one of Dana Lattery's best off-season acquisitions. As of writing, the 21-year-old from High Prairie is leading the AJHL in scoring with 25 goals and 42 assists.
Lacrosse star drafted into Tier 1 team

Lacrosse star drafted into Tier 1 team

Slight and unassuming Boedy Shields, 16, could pass for the leading chess player at the Didsbury High School but he is an emerging box lacrosse star.
Midget Huskies ranked second in their league

Midget Huskies ranked second in their league

The Sundre midget tier 3 Huskies are aiming to repeat last year's first-place finish in the North Central Minor Hockey Association's league championship finals. "We're in second place right now," coach Brad Price told the Round Up.
Local athletes heading to winter games

Local athletes heading to winter games

Several Innisfail athletes are gearing up to compete in the 2016 Alberta Winter Games in Medicine Hat. The biennial event takes place from Feb. 13 to 16. Innisfail is sending three local athletes to the games this year.
Sylvan Lake team wins ladies bonspiel

Sylvan Lake team wins ladies bonspiel

It was far from the most well attended major tourney the Innisfail Curling Club has ever hosted but the quality of competition was nevertheless stellar for the annual ladies classic.
Midget Huskies ranked second in league

Midget Huskies ranked second in league

The Sundre midget tier 3 Huskies are aiming to repeat last year's first-place finish in the North Central Minor Hockey Association's league championship finals. “We're in second place right now,” coach Brad Price said in an interview.
'Resilient' peewee Flyers show their grit

'Resilient' peewee Flyers show their grit

The Innisfail Peewee C Palliser Flyers may be few in numbers but are mighty in determination and strength. Those were the qualities that shone during the Innisfail Minor Hockey team's annual peewee C tournament on Jan.
Loss to Ooks ends Broncos playoff hopes

Loss to Ooks ends Broncos playoff hopes

The Broncos women's hockey team was eliminated from playoff contention after a 3-1 loss to the NAIT Ooks in Olds on Feb. 4. Four out of five ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) teams make the playoffs.
High School teams going through highs and lows

High School teams going through highs and lows

The Innisfail High School boys and girls senior basketball teams are experiencing the highs and lows typical of a basketball season. The girls team has seen more success while the boys team has struggled.
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