Tag: Sports

  • No Ordinary Concession Here – A New Caterer – A New Concept!

    No Ordinary Concession Here – A New Caterer – A New Concept!

    So let me ask you a question – what do you expect to find at an arena concession? After going through two generations of hockey players and visiting countless arenas my recollection of arena food is fast, usually from frozen, greasy and hot – if you’re lucky. Well, Oilfields Arena in Black Diamond decided to…

  • Dawgs Announce Award Winners, Banquet Speaker

    Dawgs Announce Award Winners, Banquet Speaker

    By Jonathan Hodgson  The Okotoks Dawgs are proud to announce the club’s award winners for the 2014 season, as well as the keynote speaker for the 2015 Dawgs Hall of Fame & Awards Banquet. The Dawgs’ award winners for the 2014 season are as follows: Most Valuable Player: Connor Crane (INF, McNeese State Univ.) Pitcher…

  • CFR 41 to be Broadcast via Live Internet Streaming on PPV and On Demand

    CFR 41 to be Broadcast via Live Internet Streaming on PPV and On Demand

    Pro Rodeo Canada looks to increase its rodeo viewer ship using Live Internet Streaming Technology Calgary, AB – The CPRA, iLink Media, Northlands and Worldplay Canada are partnering to offer a live streaming broadcast of the Canadian Finals Rodeo happening on Nov 5th to 9th, 2014, in Edmonton, Alberta. This partnership supports the CPRA’s vision…

  • Royal Canadian Mint shoots and scores with Hockey Canada silver collector coin

    Royal Canadian Mint shoots and scores with Hockey Canada silver collector coin

    Hockey Canada celebrating 100 years of amateur hockey OTTAWA /CNW/ – The Royal Canadian Mint is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association, which was the precursor to Hockey Canada, with a silver collector coin. The unveiling took place at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, which was the venue for…

  • Alberta Health Services: Taking a Run at Teen Depression

    Alberta Health Services: Taking a Run at Teen Depression

    Aerobics may prove key to boosting brain health Story and photos by Kerri Robins When teens are depressed, the seriousness of the situation can reach beyond normal adolescent mood swings or sadness. “About 15 per cent of teenagers will suffer a major depressive episode,” says Dr. Frank MacMaster, holder of the Cuthbertson & Fischer Chair…

  • The City of Calgary Offers Healthy Alternative for Trick-Or-Treaters

    The City of Calgary Offers Healthy Alternative for Trick-Or-Treaters

    Don’t miss out on getting healthy Halloween treats for the ghouls and goblins in your neighbourhood. The City of Calgary Recreation is selling Halloween swim coupons to give the trick-or-treaters coming to your door a fun and healthy alternative. “This is one of our most popular promotions. We sell out of the coupon booklets each…

  • Saskatchewan’s Team Laycock Grows Grassroots Curling With Decisive Farming’s Curlingville

    Saskatchewan’s Team Laycock Grows Grassroots Curling With Decisive Farming’s Curlingville

    Team Laycock and Decisive Farming are excited to announce the launch of Decisive Farming’s CurlingVille presented by Crescent Point Energy. CurlingVille is Team Laycock’s way of energizing the sport of Curling for today’s youth across the prairies. With the help of their sponsors, Team Laycock is supporting the sport that they love in the best…

  • Jump On announces Direct Calgary-Vancouver Flight to Grey Cup Nov 28-30

    Jump On announces Direct Calgary-Vancouver Flight to Grey Cup Nov 28-30

    Arrive in YVR Friday night in time for dinner and return to YYC Sunday evening after the Grey Cup game. Calgary, Alberta – “We’re offering the perfect schedule for Calgary football fanatics who want to be a part of the 2014 Grey Cup weekend in Vancouver,” says Roger Jewett, CEO of upstart air service company…

  • Oilfields High School News: Volleyball Bales

    Oilfields High School News: Volleyball Bales

    The senior girls’ volleyball team at Oilfields High School are asking for donations of round bales as a fundraiser for entry fees and travel costs this year. Annually, the team go to the Best of the West tournament in Kelowna, BC to compete against some of the best teams in Western Canada. Since we have…

  • Sheep River Health Trust Golf Ball Drop

    Sheep River Health Trust Golf Ball Drop

    The Health Trust dropped 1,000 golf balls out of a Helicopter onto the Turner Valley Golf Course all for a good cause. Raffle tickets were sold for $20 per ball and the ball that came closest t the pin won $3000 cash. October 9th was the day the weather cooperated. This was their first attempt…

  • George Canyon Named 2014-15 Flames Anthem Singer

    George Canyon Named 2014-15 Flames Anthem Singer

    CALGARY, AB — Multiple Juno and Canadian Country Music Association Award winner George Canyon and the Calgary Flames have teamed up to create a unique opportunity for music and hockey fans. Canyon has committed to become the official singing voice of the Calgary Flames for the 2014-15 season. “I am so honoured to have the…

  • Okotoks Pathway Systems

    Okotoks Pathway Systems

    Many of our 50 km of pathways have recovered from the devastating floods of last year. These amenities are well used and many people are out enjoying the beauty of our community by walking and biking on the pathway system. Don’t forget that the pedestrian has the right of way when sharing the pathway with…

  • Nominate a Sports Hero

    Nomination Deadline – Jan 31 The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is accepting nominations for the 2015 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction. Nominations for this prestigious honour will be accepted until January 31, 2015 by 4:30 pm. If you know of any man, women or team from Alberta that should be recognized…

  • Canada Claimed 5th Place at the FIBA World Championship for Women

    Canada Claimed 5th Place at the FIBA World Championship for Women

    ISTANBUL, TURKEY –After an outstanding tournament performance at the 2014 FIBA World Championship for Women, Canada claimed a fifth place finish after defeating China (October 3rd), 61-53. Head Coach Lisa Thomaidis was proud of her team following their win, and praised Canada’s great chemistry for their success throughout the tournament. “This is quite a significant day…

  • The Brampton Beast Joins the ECHL

    The Brampton Beast Joins the ECHL

    CHICAGO, IL – The ECHL announced on Tuesday that the League’s Board of Governors has approved the Membership applications of the Allen Americans, Brampton Beast, Missouri Mavericks, Quad City Mallards, Rapid City Rush, Tulsa Oilers and Wichita Thunder for admission to the ECHL. The seven expansion teams will begin play in the ECHL this season, giving the…