New high school rodeo set to debut
Local cowboys and cowgirls now have the opportunity to participate in the Alberta’s largest high school rodeo. The Chestermere Agricultural Society announced Feb. 10 they will be bringing the AlbertaRead More »
Kings swept by Flyers
Another year, another feeling of disappointment emitted from the Strathmore Wheatland Kings dressing room Feb. 17 following another first-round exit from the Heritage Junior Hockey League playoffs. Last year, itRead More »
New AMHL teams eliminated from playoff contention
Last March, the Strathmore-based Foothills CFR Chemicals Bisons were two wins away from advancing to the Telus Cup. Shortly after their playoff drive ended at the hands of the LeducRead More »
Spartans claim bronze medal at home
It’s always nice to perform at home, especially when home games have become a rarity this season. Opting out of the Foothills Athletic Council this season, both guys and girlsRead More »
Athletes return from successful winter games
Athletes from Wheatland County are showing well at the biennial Alberta Winter Games in the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo. Strathmore and its surrounding communities fall under Zone 2, whichRead More »
Hawks honoured to compete at Hanna’s Hoops for Hope tourney
The Holy Cross Collegiate girl’s senior Hawks program won more than just a basketball game last weekend in Hanna. Competing in the long-running Sweet Heart Hoops for Hope tournament Feb.Read More »
Chiefs tie Bruins
In a year that has seen the Calgary Division get the better of the Wheatland Chiefs, walking out with a tie can almost be considered a victory – almost. “TheRead More »
Local girls aim for gold at Games
While the real Olympic Winter Games occupy people’s PVRs these days, four local girls will be treated to the life of an Olympian when the biennial Alberta Winter Games takeRead More »
Warriors knock off top seed from the North
The Wheatland Warriors are hotter than a pistol and playing the best hockey of their season as the year winds down. Taking on the North Division-leading West Central Tigers, theRead More »
Former Bison picks up weekly AJHL award
Strathmore’s Will Conley was named the Canalta Hotels Alberta Junior Hockey League Player of the Week for the week of Feb. 5 to 11. The 20-year-old Conley is playing inRead More »
Hawks junior programs snag silver at home tourney
The senior Hawks of tomorrow took centre stage at the Holy Cross Collegiate gym with their annual host tournament last weekend. Both junior varsity B Hawks, Grade 7 and 8Read More »