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Central Alberta Buccaneers come up short against Monarchs

The Central Alberta Buccaneers were out for revenge against the Fort McMurray…

Red Deer Senior AA Rustlers release 2018-19 roster

The Red Deer Rustlers have finalized its roster ahead of its inaugural…

Canada lost 4-3 to Czech Republic in Hlinka Gretzky Cup pre-tournament play

By Brian McLoughlin In many ways hockey is a life-blood to Canadians,…

Red Deer arm wrestler prepares for biggest fight

One foot on the ground at all times, elbows on the table,…

Red Deer Riggers win home tournament at Great Chief

The Red Deer Riggers bats were on fire over the weekend. Starting…

WATCH: Drag races at Stettler Airport draws crowd

The Stettler Car Club held drag races July 21 and 22 at…

WATCH: Chuckwagon races wrap up at Westerner Days

It was another hot and busy day at Westerner Park July 22nd…

Final salute: Bull riding legend and Stettler native hangs up spurs

“He will leave this sport as a legend, an incomparable competitor who…

Riggers hosting home tournament this weekend

The Red Deer Riggers will host their annual Rigger tournament this weekend,…

Bucs’ continue to power through AFL

The Central Alberta Buccaneers continue to power through the AFL after a…

Results from the 101st Benalto Stampede

The 101st annual Benalto Fair and Stampede was full of thrills, chills…

PHOTOS: Benalto’s 101st annual Fair and Stampede

Competitors came from all across North America to compete the Benalto’s 101st…

Bucs’ manhandle St. Albert to take second in AFL

The Central Alberta Buccaneers were coming off their bye week looking to…

SUPERKIDS TRIATHLON - Kids from all over Central Alberta took part in the Superkids Triathlon at the Abbey Centre in Blackfalds. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Blackfalds Superkids Triathlon grows in second year

68 kids introduced to the sport of triathlon

SUPERKIDS TRIATHLON - Kids from all over Central Alberta took part in the Superkids Triathlon at the Abbey Centre in Blackfalds. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Bareback rider Richmond Champion rides Virgil to a 91.25 point win, just getting past Jake Vold who scored 90.75. Champion earned $12,948 overall.

Ponoka Stampede closes with several first time winners

Ponoka athletes just miss the win in the showdown round to packed stands.

Bareback rider Richmond Champion rides Virgil to a 91.25 point win, just getting past Jake Vold who scored 90.75. Champion earned $12,948 overall.
BALANCE - Avery Malone of Innisfail is preparing for the 2018 Canadian Nationals/World Equestrian Games Qualifier July 13th-15th at the Calnash Ag. Event Centre in Ponoka. Alex Thomas / AThomas Photo

Vaulters from across Canada prepare for vaulting qualifier in Ponoka

Qualifier will see 119 teams across the country compete

BALANCE - Avery Malone of Innisfail is preparing for the 2018 Canadian Nationals/World Equestrian Games Qualifier July 13th-15th at the Calnash Ag. Event Centre in Ponoka. Alex Thomas / AThomas Photo
Edmonton International Raceway 50th birthday

Edmonton International Raceway 50th birthday

EIR held anniversary for track on Canada Day, July 1

Edmonton International Raceway 50th birthday
Hardisty’s Lane Watt holds on for a strong ride June 30 on the fifth day of the Ponoka Stampede. Watt managed to hold on but scored a 69.25, not enough to get him in the top 12. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Ponoka team ropers in top 12 spot so far

As Ponoka Stampede day 5 closes, Ponoka team ropers land themselves in the runnings

Hardisty’s Lane Watt holds on for a strong ride June 30 on the fifth day of the Ponoka Stampede. Watt managed to hold on but scored a 69.25, not enough to get him in the top 12. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Stettler swimmer wins provincial gold

Stettler’s Elizabeth Morton, 10, won gold at the Northern Alberta Long Course…

Bareback rider Jake Vold prepares his saddle before the bareback riding event.

Jake Vold takes the lead at Ponoka Stampede

Ponoka Stampede’s fourth day of rodeo was full of thrills and spills.

Bareback rider Jake Vold prepares his saddle before the bareback riding event.