Local Sports

When the game ended the Innisfail Indians’ 8 – 3 home field loss on June 29 to the defending league champion Red Deer Goliath Razorbacks was not as important as the lessons learned.

They are little and young. Sometimes just two years old and only two feet tall. But their attitude says they are as tough and ready as any seasoned cowboy.

The Olds Stingers recorded a tie and a loss on the weekend in Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League action, tying the Lacoka Locos 8-8 at home and losing 10-5 to the Rockyview Silvertips on the road.

Ron Sweetman returned last week from watching some of the best golfers in the world compete for the U.S. Open title at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Sweetman was in the Washington, D.C.

Junior golfers from across the province will gather in Carstairs on July 12 to participate in the McLellan Ross Sun Junior Tour.

The Carstairs Cubs exacted some revenge on the Innisfail Indians last week, following a loss to the south division leaders the week before.

Sponsors and supporters of the Innisfail Minor Hockey Association were out on the links last week to ensure reasonable and affordable registration fees next year for local young hockey players.

The Olds Grizzlys made a trade with the Canmore Eagles last week, shipping Alex Barnes to the Eagles for defenceman Chris Stachiw.

The Alberta Junior Hockey League released its 2011-12 season schedule last week, with the Olds Grizzlys opening up the exhibition schedule August 24 at the Olds Sports Complex with a contest against the Calgary Mustangs at 7:30 p.m.

Like any other sport, the future of the game lies squarely on the shoulders of the country's junior golfers.