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Olds wrestler wins gold at World University Championship

Olds wrestler wins gold at World University Championship

Danielle Lappage took home the gold medal for Canada in wrestling at the World University Championships in Pecs, Hungary, on July 10.
Daines has free rodeo

Daines has free rodeo

After a successful 54th annual Innisfail Daines Ranch Rodeo held last month Jack Daines just wants to give back. “On July 19, we will be hosting a Major Ladies Barrel Racing event all day,” said Jack Daines of the one-day event.
Safety demo encourages rural kids to wear seatbelts

Safety demo encourages rural kids to wear seatbelts

This year's Summer Synergy included a rollover simulation that stressed the importance of wearing seatbelts.But when asked if they ever opted not to buckle up in a vehicle, many members of the audience – mostly youth – raised their hands.
Innisfail Phantoms win provincial championship

Innisfail Phantoms win provincial championship

The Innisfail Midget B Phantoms are the best of their class of 2014. On the weekend of July 4th, the Innisfail Phantoms went through provincial lacrosse playoffs undefeated to claim the provincial title with a 7 – 6 win over the Vermilion Roar.
Olds U-12 girls softball team wins bronze at provincials

Olds U-12 girls softball team wins bronze at provincials

A walk-off triple in the bottom of the sixth inning in a game against Lacombe allowed the Olds Minor Softball Association's U-12 girl's team to capture a bronze medal at a provincial tournament in Calgary on July 6.
Corbyn Shields a star in Indians' show

Corbyn Shields a star in Indians' show

Innisfail native Corbyn Shields is a baseball success on both sides of the border.
Courtney Dickson gives her best in Calgary

Courtney Dickson gives her best in Calgary

Almost 170 of the best male and female junior golfers in Alberta - including Innisfail's Courtney Dickson - gathered at Calgary's Bearspaw Country Club for the 2014 Alberta Junior Championships.
Pair of Olds power lifters earn gold at provincial championships

Pair of Olds power lifters earn gold at provincial championships

The Ralph Klein Centre gymnasium echoed with the sounds of grunts and cheers as more than 80 of Alberta's strongest men and women took part in the 2014 Alberta Powerlifting Union Provincial Championships on July 5 and 6.
Another summer, another great meet

Another summer, another great meet

Swimmers from across Alberta called the Innisfail Aquatic Centre home during the Innisfail Dolphins' 65th annual swim meet on June 27 and 28.
Grizzlys mulling mentorship program aimed at minor hockey

Grizzlys mulling mentorship program aimed at minor hockey

With the goal of increasing the number of local skaters on the team, and giving back to the community, the coaches of the Olds Grizzlys are developing a new mentorship program aimed at minor hockey associations.
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