Tag: Sports

  • Harlem Crowns Coming to Black Diamond to Take on the Oilfields Drillers

    Harlem Crowns Coming to Black Diamond to Take on the Oilfields Drillers

      Oilfields High School is hosting a night of family fun and hilarity as the Harlem Crowns take to the court! The Harlem Crowns will take on both the boys and girls basketball teams. This event will be a great way to support your local high school and watch some talented basketball players! It all…

  • Beast to Host First Ever ‘Toss Your Jersey’ Night

    Beast to Host First Ever ‘Toss Your Jersey’ Night

    BRAMPTON, ON – The Brampton Beast will be hosting the first ever Toss Your Jersey Night when the Allen Americans roll into town Thursday, February 5 at the Powerade Centre. With so much publicity in the GTA surrounding hockey jerseys being thrown onto the ice on a regular basis, the Beast have decided to turn the…

  • Skate Canada mourns the loss of iconic figure skater Toller Cranston

    Skate Canada mourns the loss of iconic figure skater Toller Cranston

      Skate Canada and the entire skating family are saddened to hear of the passing of six-time Canadian champion and Olympic bronze medallist Toller Cranston. Cranston passed away at 65 years of age in San Miguel, Mexico where he had lived for many years. Referred to by some as a modern pioneer of artistic skating…

  • Family Fishing Weekends – Catch a Memory

    Family Fishing Weekends – Catch a Memory

    No Licence Required Fishing is an easy and enjoyable way for family and friends to connect with some of Alberta’s greatest natural resources – our lakes, rivers, streams and the fish that live in them. Family Fishing Weekends, no licence required, occurs twice a year. Albertans and visitors are invited to give fishing a try…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Rough Sledding?

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Rough Sledding?

    Every year, emergency departments treat children injured in sliding accidents. When minor bruises and bumps give way to broken bones and serious injuries of the head and spinal cord, it’s a sign that parents and children should be reminded of safety while playing outside. There are several precautions you can take that can help protect…

  • Western Direct Insurance Brings CFL’s Grey Cup to High River

    Western Direct Insurance Brings CFL’s Grey Cup to High River

      High River, AB, January 27, 2015: Western Direct Insurance, a proud sponsor of the Calgary Stampeders, celebrated the city’s Canadian Football League championship (on Tuesday) in High River, Alberta by bringing the Grey Cup to École Joe Clark Elementary School where kids had an opportunity to celebrate the city’s championship victory with the famous…

  • Calgary Flames coming to High River

    Calgary Flames coming to High River

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Several players from the Calgary Flames will be heading to High River to practice drills and play a fun game with local minor hockey players on Friday, Jan. 30. “We are really excited to be bringing this event back for another year and can’t wait to see some of our local…

  • The Home Depot and Okotoks Oilers: On The Bench Contest

    The Home Depot and Okotoks Oilers: On The Bench Contest

    The Okotoks Oilers are proud to once again partner with community leader The Home Depot this Alberta Junior Hockey League season.  As a part of this continuing partnership, the Okotoks Oilers will be taking part in The Home Depot: On The Bench contest from January 3rd until February 3rd, 2015. If you have ever wondered…

  • Turner Valley School Keeps Fit

    Turner Valley School Keeps Fit

      Winter Walk Day – February 4, 2015 Walking is great for our health, the environment, reducing traffic and building community! On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, Turner Valley School will join thousands of Albertans who will walk at least 15 minutes in Alberta’s great outdoors. Everyone is welcome to join in including families. Dress warmly,…

  • 2015 Dawgs Hall of Fame: Ircandia & Henderson

    2015 Dawgs Hall of Fame: Ircandia & Henderson

      The Okotoks Dawgs Baseball Club is proud to announce the 2015 class of the Dawgs-Seaman Stadium Hall of Fame, to be inducted on February 7th, at the 8th Annual Awards Banquet. The first member of the 2015 class is John Ircandia. As the organization’s founding and managing director, Ircandia has overseen, and been responsible…

  • Ladies Day on the Slopes Tomorrow

    Ladies Day on the Slopes Tomorrow

    This is a day for the Ladies to get out and hit the slopes at Castle Mountain with the girls! Our Ladies Day program offers guided instruction in a supportive environment with a positive teaching approach to enhance your skills and development. Kicking off on 22nd Jan at 7pm we have live music with Heather…

  • Business Begins at Agrim Centre in Rimbey

    Business Begins at Agrim Centre in Rimbey

    Rimbey, AB –It’s the development many user groups in central Alberta have been eagerly awaiting. Rimbey’s major new multi-purpose facility, the Agrim Centre, is ready for business! “We’ve taken our first event bookings, and are looking for more,” stated Tim Edge, President of the Rimbey Agricultural Society. Society Vice-President Ken Whitelock, who is managing construction…

  • Team Canada named for 2015 World Wheelchair Curling Championship

    Team Canada named for 2015 World Wheelchair Curling Championship

    By Al Cameron, Curling Canada Canada will be putting a new-look team on the ice when the 2015 World Wheelchair Curling Championship gets underway Feb. 7 in Lohja, Finland, it was announced today by the Canadian Curling Association. Mark Ideson of London, Ont., will take over skipping the team in Finland, with longtime national team…

  • Meet the Blue Jays at CrossIron Mills Tonight

    Meet the Blue Jays at CrossIron Mills Tonight

    Date: Tuesday, January 20 Location: CrossIron Mills Mall ‐ Entertainment Neighbourhood of Mall Address: 261055 CrossIron Blvd., Rocky View, Alberta Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Blue Jays players Marcus Stroman, Kevin Pillar, Aaron Sanchez, Drew Hutchison, and Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar will be signing autographs for fans at the CrossIron Mills Mall.…

  • Team Canada Completes Continental Cup Triumph

    Team Canada Completes Continental Cup Triumph

      By Al Cameron Calgary – The championship already in their pocket, Team Canada closed out the 2015 World Financial Group Continental Cup, presented by SecurTek Monitoring Solutions, by winning 9.5 of 15 skins points Sunday evening to add $25,000 to their winning prize money. Canada had clinched the Continental Cup title by sweeping the…