Tag: Sports

Millarville Racetrack and Ag Society Golf Tournament

Turner Valley Golf Club June 6, 2016 Register Now We are looking forward to our 3rd annual MRAS golf tournament on Monday June 6, 2016 at the Turner Valley Golf Course. Last year our tournament was blessed with hot, sunny weather and we are predicting the same this year. In any given year, our not‐for‐profit…

May 19, 2016
Junior Canadian Rangers to compete in National Marksmanship Championship

Edmonton, Alberta – Fifty Junior Canadian Rangers (JCRs) from across Canada will have an opportunity to test their shooting skills at the National Marksmanship Championship (NMC) from May 17 to 19, 2016, at the Lecture Training Facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The marksmanship program is an integral part of the Junior Canadian Ranger Program’s traditional skills curriculum,…

May 18, 2016
Province Opens Fishing Season Early on Lac La Biche

Anglers interested in fishing in Lac la Biche have the opportunity to cast their lines four days earlier this year. “People are welcome to fish in Lac La Biche effective immediately. This is one way we can provide Fort McMurray residents staying in the Lac La Biche area with a well-deserved family recreational opportunity.” Shannon…

May 13, 2016
Turner Valley School: Let’s Get 1 Million Kids to JUMP!

Together, we can get 1 Million hearts pumping across Canada! Supporting kids’ health for more than 30 years, Heart & Stroke Jump Rope for Heart encourages kids to get active by skipping rope while they collect pledges for heart disease and stroke research. By participating in Jump Rope for Heart, students learn about heart health and the benefits of living a healthy…

May 13, 2016
Summer Olympics Golf Open Coming to Turner Valley

Blue skies, green grass and sunshine all are a signal that Golf Tournament season has begun. The 13th Annual Sheep River Health Trust Golf 4 Wellness Tournament is one of the region’s most anticipated tournaments and is always a big hit with the golfers. Mark your calendar for July 14, 2016 at the Turner Valley…

May 13, 2016
Canada Loses One of its Finest Downhill Mountain Bike Athletes to a Motorcycle Accident

(Ottawa, ON – May 10, 2016) It is with great sadness that Cycling Canada has learned of the recent passing of Mountain Bike Downhill professional Steve Smith, of Cassidy, B.C. Steve Smith passed away earlier today as the result of a massive brain injury sustained from an enduro motorcycle crash that occurred near his home…

May 12, 2016
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Supports Fort McMurray

#AlbertaStrong #AlbertaFamily We, at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, are deeply saddened to hear of those who have been affected by the fires in Northern Alberta. Family is very important to us and we would like to support our Albertan families. For the month of May, we are offering free admission to…

May 12, 2016
Help John Barlow in his Ride to Horizon

On Saturday, July 30th, 2016, John Barlow is participating in the 2016 Foothills Ride to Horizon. He will be biking from the Bar U Ranch to Bragg Creek in support of Easter Seals Camp Horizon. The funds raised go towards providing children with disabilities and medical conditions the opportunity to experience a true summer camp experience tailored to their needs.…

May 10, 2016
White Lion Christian Taekwondo and Foothills Christian Martial Arts for Global Citizenship

(Submitted) Turner Valley, AB – Did you know there are actually more humans in slavery today then in any other time in history? On Saturday the 30th, White Lion Taekwondo and Foothills Christian Martial Arts joined forces with other martial arts students across Canada to participate in a fundraising campaign that will help fight back…

May 10, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and His Royal Highness, Prince Harry of Wales, attend a sledge hockey game in Toronto

PMO Photo by Adam Scotti.

May 7, 2016
High Country Wrestling Week

Four schools in the High Country – Millarville, Turner Valley, C. Ian McLaren and Longview – participated in wrestling clinics and a mini-tourney April 5-7. Thanks to financial support from the Black Diamond Amateur Wrestling Association, students worked with wrestling coaches Kelly Delany and Andy Ross. Schools then gathered at C. Ian McLaren on April…

May 5, 2016
Strong Moms Inspire Latest P&G “Thank You, Mom” Campaign

‘Proud Sponsor of Moms’ debuts ‘Strong’ ahead of Rio 2016 Olympic Games TORONTO /CNW/ – With 100 days until the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), maker of Tide®, Pampers® and Head & Shoulders® debuted the newest installment of its award-winning “Thank You, Mom” campaign by releasing the new…

May 4, 2016
Wounded, Injured and Sick Servicemen and Women to Get Career Opportunities in the Sport Industry

The 2016 Invictus Games are being held May 8th to 12th in Orlando Florida. The Invictus Games Foundation and Sport Industry Group have come together in partnership to help create career opportunities for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women in the sport industry. The initiative, which was announced in front of an audience of 1,750…

May 4, 2016
RCMP Hosts Newcomer Ice Skate for Syrian Refugees

Calgary, AB – Saturday, the RCMP hosted a Newcomer Ice Skate for more than 100 Syrian refugees of all ages. The newcomers hit the ice to learn a favourite Canadian pastime – ice skating. The event took place at Vivo for Healthier Generations, a leading recreation centre in north central Calgary. “The RCMP wants to…

May 2, 2016
2016 National Aboriginal Hockey Championship

The Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO) is pleased to announce that the Aboriginal Sports Circle Hockey Committee has awarded the hosting rights for the 2016National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) to ASWCO. It is anticipated that 8 teams, representing approximately 400 Indigenous youth will compete for the right to be crowned National Champion…

May 2, 2016