Tag: Sports

  • Oilfields High School: On the Move and Outdoors

    Oilfields High School: On the Move and Outdoors

    Outdoor Phys Ed The Phys. Ed team has designed a different year end camping opportunity for Grade 9. Outdoor experiences create fantastic experiences for youth. We would love to see the majority of Grade 9 students participate. Deposit is due March 18th for those participating and there are fund-raising opportunities to help with the fee.…

  • Calgary to Host a Stop on TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay

    Calgary to Host a Stop on TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay

    Announced (Tuesday) by the organizing committee, the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay, presented by President’s Choice® and OLG, is coming to Calgary on July 3, 2015. “I’m excited that our city is one of only five stops outside of Ontario for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay.” said Mayor Naheed Nenshi. “Calgarians know…

  • 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games Final Medal Results

    2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games Final Medal Results

    By Martina Emard Final Medal Count # Zone Gold Silver Bronze 1 3 12 10 12 2 1 6 11 10 3 6 13 4 3 4 4 7 3 5 5 2 1 5 7 6 5 3 8 2 7 8 2 3 2 8 7 1 1 4 Zone 1: Sunny South;…

  • Oilfields High School Cheer on their Students

    Oilfields High School Cheer on their Students

      Thank you to the Drillers Athletic Society parents and volunteers who helped out with our Driller Nation night featuring the Harlem Crowns and our own Drillers basketball players on Wednesday night. What a great show of school spirit! Hats off to Leigh Bretzlaff, the Phys. Ed staff and the players for helping to make…

  • 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts on TSN is the Most-Watched Ever

    2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts on TSN is the Most-Watched Ever

      (TSN) — The 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts was a record-breaker for TSN, with the network attracting an average audience of 566,000 viewers throughout the tournament, making the 2015 Scotties the most-watched ever, according to overnight data from Numeris.* Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones’ thrilling 6-5 gold medal victory over Alberta’s Val Sweeting in the Scotties…

  • Tim Hortons Brier opens Saturday in Calgary

    Tim Hortons Brier opens Saturday in Calgary

    History will be made on Saturday afternoon at the Scotiabank Saddledome when Team Canada steps onto the ice for its inaugural game at the 2015 Tim Hortons Brier. The Calgary-based team of third Pat Simmons, second Carter Rycroft and lead Nolan Thiessen captured the 2014 Canadian men’s curling championship in Kamloops, B.C., 12 months ago…

  • The Calgary to Cochrane Trail through Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

    The Calgary to Cochrane Trail through Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

      Trail lovers, hikers, walkers, bikers and nature enthusiasts will soon be able to follow the Trans Canada Trail from Northwest Calgary to Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park and Cochrane. The construction of the 2.2 kilometre Bearspaw Trail is vital to the completion of the connection between the two communities. To make this happen, we need…

  • Canada Winter Games Medal Standings – February 25, 2015

    Canada Winter Games Medal Standings – February 25, 2015

      Contingent Gold Silver Bronze Total  Quebec 41 29 31 101  Ontario 25 25 14 64  British Columbia 16 19 16 51  Alberta 8 16 23 47  Saskatchewan 5 7 10 22  New Brunswick 2 3 4 9  Manitoba 6 0 1 7  Yukon 2 1 3 6  Newfoundland and Labrador 2 2 0 4…

  • Foothills Lions Club Helps “Face Off in the Foothills”

    Foothills Lions Club Helps “Face Off in the Foothills”

    The Foothills Lions Club made a donation to the High Country Rockies Minor Hockey last week.  The donation is going to help off-set the costs of hosting the “Face-Off in the Foothills” Atoms Hockey Tournament taking place in March at the Oilfields Regional Arena in Black Diamond.

  • Current Medal Standings – Canada Winter Games

    Current Medal Standings – Canada Winter Games

    As of noon February 21st Contingent Gold Silver Bronze Total  Quebec 35 23 25 83  Ontario 18 15 11 44  British Columbia 12 16 13 41  Alberta 7 15 17 39  Saskatchewan 3 7 8 18  New Brunswick 1 2 4 7  Manitoba 6 0 0 6  Newfoundland and Labrador 2 2 0 4  Yukon…

  • Cross Country and Alpine Skiing for 55 Plus Winter Games Cancelled

    Cross Country and Alpine Skiing for 55 Plus Winter Games Cancelled

      Games officials decided to cancel the cross country skiing event, set to be hosted at Allison Creek, two weeks before the opening ceremonies. Lack of snow in the Crowsnest Pass area is the cause of the cancellation. According to Games Chair Lea Switzer, the decision was made after consultation with Alberta Sport Connection and…

  • 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games Opening Ceremonies in Lethbridge Tonight

    2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games Opening Ceremonies in Lethbridge Tonight

    ENMAX Centre Thursday, February 19th Pre-entertainment 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.         Opening Ceremonies 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Lethbridge is invited to celebrate at the Opening Ceremonies which will officially begin the Lethbridge 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games. Eight zones will be brought together in spirited competition, participation and the unity of sport in…

  • RBC Presents 2015 AJHL League Award Finalists

    RBC Presents 2015 AJHL League Award Finalists

    The Alberta Junior Hockey League, in partnership with RBC, is proud to announce the finalists for the 2015 League Awards.  In the first phase of voting, the league’s General Managers and Coaches selected two finalists from each division. The award winners for each of the categories listed below will be determined through a final stage…

  • Team Alberta at the Canada Winter Games

    Team Alberta at the Canada Winter Games

    This talented team of Alberta’s best is comprised of 245 athletes competing in 19 sports. They are supported by 73 coaches and managers, along with 19 mission staff. Flag bearer for Team Alberta at the 2015 Canada Winter Games Opening Ceremony was Zak Madell from Okotoks, a member of the Wheelchair Basketball team. Local athletes…

  • Castle Mountain Resort Closure

    Castle Mountain Resort Closure

    Pincher Creek, AB – We regretfully announce that Castle Mountain Resort will be unable to continue its winter operations at this time. Following the temporary closure last week temperatures have remained high and no new snow have forced this closure. Monday February 16th will be our last day of operation. We will make every effort…