Tag: Sports

  • Tour of Alberta Initial Teams Announced

    Tour of Alberta Initial Teams Announced

      Orica-GreenEdge, Giant-Alpecin, Katusha, Cannondale-Garmin and Drapac First Teams Announced for 2015 Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial Edmonton, Alberta – The Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial scheduled for September 2 – 7, 2015, announced its initial five teams today, including four World Tour teams, led by Australia’s top team Orica-GreenEdge, the…

  • Okotoks Dawgs: Academy Wins Two More Championships

    Okotoks Dawgs: Academy Wins Two More Championships

      The Dawgs Pee Wee team returned to Okotoks after a very successful weekend at the St. Albert Early Bird Tournament The Dawgs won the tournament, defeating the host St. Albert by a final score of 5-2. In the semi-final game vs. Martensville, Matt Neufeld pitched 4 strong innings in a back and forth battle which…

  • Jumpstart Day in Okotoks

    May 30, 2015 is Jumpstart Day at the Canadian Tire in Okotoks. Stop by and show your support! Jumpstart Charities gives kids a sporting chance. Participating in sport helps kids develop physical and social skills. It helps build self-esteem. By helping kids get into the game, we’re equipping them with determination. And we’re giving them…

  • The Hunt is On – Who Could It BEAST?

    The Hunt is On – Who Could It BEAST?

      BRAMPTON, ON – The Brampton Beast are excited to announce the final step in their search for an NHL affiliate for the upcoming 2015-2016 season! Starting last week, the Beast began releasing clues through the team’s official website and social media accounts that allow fans to eliminate potential NHL teams from contention in order to…

  • Canada’s National Men’s Team wins gold medal at 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

    Canada’s National Men’s Team wins gold medal at 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

      PRAGUE, Czech Republic – Canada’s National Men’s Team has won the gold medal at the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship after a 6-1 victory over Russia in Sunday’s gold medal game. It’s Canada’s 19th gold medal at the world championship since 1931 (not including Olympic tournaments that also counted as world championships). Canada…

  • Drive Home a Winning Golf Tournament

    Drive Home a Winning Golf Tournament

    The arrival of warmer weather has many Canadians dreaming of the hitting the local golf course. It is also the time that many companies, organizations, charities and other groups start planning their golf tournaments. Hosting a golf tournament is a great way to entertain customers, thank employees or raise funds for your group. While there…

  • Active Living in MD of Foothills

    Active Living in MD of Foothills

      NW Foothills Recreation Board Survey About a Facility in our Area Please take 5 minutes and fill in our online Survey, which will run until May 31, 2015, and make your opinion count!    For the Survey & more info, visit: http://www.nwfoothillsrec.com/ The M.D. has asked the NWFRB to survey the residents of Divisions 3,…

  • Enforcement Increased on Eastern Slopes Public Lands

    Enforcement Increased on Eastern Slopes Public Lands

    Alberta is putting more people on the ground in the eastern slopes this summer to raise awareness around safe and responsible use of public lands. An additional 23 Peace Officers, including Conservation Officers and Park Rangers, are dedicated to outreach, education and law enforcement in the region starting this May long weekend. “Increasing our presence…

  • Millarville Mutts Mustangs & Marksmen: Wrapping Up Another Busy Spring

    Millarville Mutts Mustangs & Marksmen: Wrapping Up Another Busy Spring

      By Veronica Moreau Club Reporter It has been a busy time for those involved in the Millarville Mutts, Mustangs, and Marksmen 4­H Club. On March 7, members participated in a joint clinic with the Millarville Saddle Sores. The clinic focused on multi­judging, an event in which animals are classed and placed prior to oral…

  • Canadian communities join together for Parachute’s Safe Kids Week

    Canadian communities join together for Parachute’s Safe Kids Week

    Cycling and Road Safety is the life-saving message from May 4-10  TORONTO – Parachute and hundreds of community partners launched Parachute’s Safe Kids Week, May 4-10, an annual national awareness program. Now in its 19th year, Safe Kids Week’s latest life-saving theme is Cycling and Road Safety. Head injuries are the number one cause of…

  • STIX Hockey Academy: Summer Camps

    STIX Hockey Academy: Summer Camps

      Day Camps: Black Diamond: August 17 – 21 Nanton: August 24 – 28 Our Day Camps are designed for players between the ages of 6-13 and are focused on developing basic hockey skills. These camps run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Each camper will have 2 hours of on-ice time…

  • Millarville Parent Council – Did You Know: Pinterest, New School Sites and more

    Millarville Parent Council – Did You Know: Pinterest, New School Sites and more

    From the April 14, 2015 meeting Did you know? • New Learning Coach at MCS! Please welcome Karli Alm. She will be invaluable in helping to meet the needs of all students in their specific needs for learning. She is filling Pam Irving’s position. • Pinterest can help you help your child?! – Check out Team…

  • TVT is Back

    TVT is Back

    The Turner Valley Triathlon returns on July 1st with an 8am start. Gather at the Dr. Lander Memorial Pool for the 500m swim before participants get on their bikes for the 20k ride that takes them west of Turner Valley. The racers will then hit the road running 5k on the Friendship Trail. 500 athletes…

  • Toronto Rush Pro Ultimate Frisbee Home Opener

    Toronto Rush Pro Ultimate Frisbee Home Opener

      Toronto, ON – The Toronto Rush will be hosting RUSH (the Band) Day on May 9th, 2015 at Varsity Stadium. Game time is 7:00pm, but doors open at 6:00pm and you’ll want to be there early. The crowd is expected to be big, well into the thousands. Of the few thousand people in attendance…

  • Beast Hungry For New Rivals as 2015-2016 Schedule Announced

    Beast Hungry For New Rivals as 2015-2016 Schedule Announced

    Brampton, ON – The Brampton Beast are excited to officially announce their home and away schedule for the upcoming 2015-16 season. With the new divisional alignment, the Beast will play in the ECHL’s North Division of the Eastern Conference, with 30 of their 72 games this season coming against their new division rivals the Toledo…