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Olds College's women's basketball team suffered its first defeat of the ACAC season against the SAIT Trojans on Nov. 22, losing 76-50 on the road.

Backup goaltender Billy Gorn stopped 34 shots to earn his second career AJHL shutout as the Olds Grizzlys defeated the visiting Calgary Canucks 4-0 on Nov. 25. The 18 year old from Edmonton was making just his ninth appearance of the year.

More than 60 sturlers will be invading the Innisfail Curling Club ice this week for the return of the Sturling Bonspiel.

Olds College's men's basketball team split a pair of games against the SAIT Trojans over the weekend. The Broncos lost 72-69 on the road on Nov. 22.

Despite a pair of 3-0 defeats to the Red Deer College's men's volleyball team over the weekend, Broncos head coach Rob Meckling was impressed with his squad's performance against Kings — the CCAA's top-ranked team. “I'm actually really impressed.

Olds Grizzlys forward Ty Mappin scored a hat trick and doled out three assists, leading his team to a 7-6 overtime victory over the Bonnyville Pontiacs on Nov. 23 at the Sportsplex.

Despite two key acquisitions made in one week, the Olds Grizzlys are not finished with roster changes, according to their head coach and general manager. “You're never done until the deadline.

Olds College's men's basketball team beat the St. Mary's University College Lightning 87-67 at home on Nov. 15. It was the second victory for the Broncos over the Lightning that weekend, with the team winning in Calgary the night before.

Bowden's Ky Marshall was crowned the All Around Champion at this year's Canadian Finals Rodeo, leaving Rexall Place in Edmonton $39,709.28 richer. An All Around Champion must participate in one timed and one rough stock event at a rodeo.

The first-ever Bulls and Bears Hockey Challenge Cup game featuring members from local RCMP detachments and the Olds Grizzlys ended up in a 10-10 tie on Nov. 16 at the Olds Sportsplex.