Local Sports

The departure of Lucas Grundy to the Rimouski Oceanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League earlier this month has led to a few roster moves on the part of the Olds Grizzlys.

A storm is brewing at the Innisfail Aquatic Centre as the Hurricanes prep for a hometown tournament this weekend. “This is their first chance to play against anyone,” said Noble-Lee Valentine, Hurricanes president and tournament director.

The Innisfail Skating Club's season is underway with a talent show, the annual ice show and more on the horizon.

Minor hockey in Innisfail is off to a roaring start, with 320 youth aged 5-17 suiting up for games. Players compete against teams in one of four leagues.

Four local carpet bowlers have rolled their way to a berth at the 2013 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games in February. Eunice Jensen, Shirley Thomas, Teresa Rolvink and Denise Niegum won the Zone 4 championship held at the legion in Red Deer on Nov.

For the majority of the energetic action the Central Alberta Amazons and Lethbridge Jr. Eagles remained matched shot for shot, caught in a deadlock at zero during Junior A Female league play Nov. 17.

The Generals and their army rolled into Innisfail on Friday night looking to withdraw some more blood from Brian Sutter and his Eagles. The last time the Gens were in town was for the Eagles' home opener.

Local hockey player Taryn Baumgardt was on the ice playing defence for Team Alberta during the 2012 National Women's Under-18 Championship held in Dawson Creek Nov. 7-11. Though Team Alberta came in seventh, Baumgardt was happy with her time there.

As the white stuff engulfs the world around us many turn to mountain slope escapes for downhill adventures.

The Sundre-based Mountainview Taekwondo Club is rolling along with golden winning efforts following its successful 19th annual local tournament on Oct. 27. Club members went to Edmonton on Nov.