Tag: Sports

  • FIFA: Canada 2015 in Numbers

    FIFA: Canada 2015 in Numbers

      To set the scene for FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™, which gets under way in Edmonton this Saturday, we bring up eight revealing tournament stats. 4   The number of individual awards to be handed out at Canada 2015: the adidas Golden Ball to the player of the tournament; the adidas Golden Boot to…

  • Science Says American Pharoah Won’t Win the Triple Crown

    Science Says American Pharoah Won’t Win the Triple Crown

      By Lexi Pandell, Wired California Chrome had it all. The three-year-old thoroughbred won the Kentucky Derby last year. Two weeks later, he topped the field at the Preakness, becoming the only horse bred in the Golden State to ever win both races. Then, on June 7, 2014, he was about to run the Belmont…

  • 2015 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

      On May 29th the following Alberta athletes, builders and media personality were inducted into the Hall of Fame: Carla MacLeod – Hockey Athlete Carla MacLeod was a defenceman for Team Canada for six seasons and is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and the 2006 Torino Olympics – where she…

  • Canada’s Top Athlete, Kaillie Humphries, Named Calgary Stampede Parade Marshal

    Canada’s Top Athlete, Kaillie Humphries, Named Calgary Stampede Parade Marshal

      Calgary – The Calgary Stampede is thrilled to announce two-time Olympic gold medalist from the sport of bobsleigh, 2014 Lou Marsh Award winner for Canada’s top athlete for the year, Calgary born and raised, Kaillie Humphries as the 2015 Calgary Stampede Parade Marshal. Known best for two consecutive Olympic golds in 2010 and 2014,…

  • Legion Acknowledges First Anniversary of their National Partnership with Ride for Dad

    Legion Acknowledges First Anniversary of their National Partnership with Ride for Dad

      Ottawa – Last year, in an effort to generate greater awareness about prostate cancer, The Royal Canadian Legion, in collaboration with Ride for Dad, launched a national partnership. “We are grateful that, through our Legion Riders program, we are able to participate in this important annual Ride for Dad event once again,” says Dominion…

  • Brampton Beast Announce Affiliation with Montreal Canadiens and St John’s Ice Caps

    Brampton Beast Announce Affiliation with Montreal Canadiens and St John’s Ice Caps

      BRAMPTON, ON – The Brampton Beast, proud members of the ECHL, are excited to announce the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League and St. John’s Ice Caps of the American Hockey League as their NHL and AHL affiliates. The Beast, who will be entering their third year of operations in the fall, were without…

  • Sheep River Health Trust – Golf 4 Wellness

    Sheep River Health Trust – Golf 4 Wellness

    The 12th Annual Golf 4 Wellness Charity Golf Classic will take place on July 9th, 2015 at the Turner Valley Golf Club. Check out this ad for all the details.

  • Lions Club Donates To Strathmore Games

    Lions Club Donates To Strathmore Games

    The Alberta 55+ Summer Games Committee received a donation of $20,000 to help cover the costs of the games from the Strathmore Lions Club at a wine and cheese event last November. The local organizations on hand for the presentation were Alberta 55+ Summer Games committee members (l-r) Chair of the Board Donalda Ledene, Director…

  • Founders’ Plaza at Spruce Meadows for the 40th Anniversary

    Founders’ Plaza at Spruce Meadows for the 40th Anniversary

      2015 is a very special year for Spruce Meadows.  It marks the 40th Anniversary for Spruce Meadows and the entire team is excitedly celebrating this important milestone. Part of this celebration is the redevelopment of the Plaza Terraces into Founders’ Plaza.  The new plaza will be located in the heart of Spruce Meadows –…

  • FSD Peak Athletics Hockey Program Donation to Alberta Children’s Hospital

    FSD Peak Athletics Hockey Program Donation to Alberta Children’s Hospital

      On Friday, May 22nd the FSD Peak Athletics Hockey Program travelled to the Alberta Children’s Hospital to present a donation of $2,297.79 to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation. A large part of the FSD Peak Athletics Hockey Program over the past 2 years has been community service initiatives. In addition to having Kindergarten buddies,…

  • The Road to Rio Starts in Edmonton, TrackTown Canada

    The Road to Rio Starts in Edmonton, TrackTown Canada

      EDMONTON, Alberta – In less than 40 days, Edmonton will begin to witness the extraordinary with the busiest and most important summer for track & field in Edmonton’s history. Over 9 days in July, more than 3,000 of some of the world’s most elite international athletes compete before an estimated 40,000 spectators at the…

  • Black Diamond’s Healthy Development Group Talk about Pathways and Trails

    Black Diamond’s Healthy Development Group Talk about Pathways and Trails

    By Chris Weingarth Our May 12th meeting was part of a series of meetings, and walks, we’ve been having since February in which we’ve been learning about the history, and possible future development, of pathways and trails in our area. The meeting was well attended, and there were a number of folks for whom it…

  • The Beatles in Strathmore 2015: 55 Plus Games Proud to Present Britain’s Finest

    The Beatles in Strathmore 2015: 55 Plus Games Proud to Present Britain’s Finest

    The 55 Plus Summer Games organizers are proud to be presenting Britain’s Finest, a Beatles tribute band, on June 20, 2015. “We were looking for a top notch band for the games and their name came up and after seeing them on YouTube we’re sold they are awesome,” said Linda Storkson, a volunteer and fundraising…

  • Oilfields High Quest Team Heads to the BC Coast

    Oilfields High Quest Team Heads to the BC Coast

      All the  best to students, staff and parent volunteers who are adventuring out to the Sunshine Coast, BC next week. Activities include: ·         Open Water SCUBA certification ·         Kayaking to the Copeland Islands Provincial Marine Park (overnight) ·         Hiking part of the Sunshine Coast Trail ·         Stand-up paddle boarding, ·         Low Ropes Course. ·         Exploring…

  • Girls Get Active!

    Girls Get Active!

    Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Okotoks Recreation Centre. Spend a day with the girls! Back by popular demand! Girls 9 to 13 years old are invited to a fun day of activities. This afternoon of fun provides an opportunity for girls to participate in a wide variety of healthy activities.…