U13 AAA Wildcats off to 2-0 start in Abbotsford
It was a perfect day for the U13 AAA Eastman Wildcats as they opened their tournament with a pair of wins, starting the tournament 2-0 in Abbotsford, British Columbia
Determination the highlight
Battle of the North speeds up as Vigen takes top time on Night 2
The chuckwagons seem to be gaining momentum in Dawson Creek, B.C.
Day 2 of the Battle of the North saw a noticeable speed increase, with the top four times of the night beating the fastest time from Day 1.
Rangeland Derby and Battle of the Foothills champion Chanse Vigen took the top time of the night, jumping up 10 spots to reach number three in the aggregate standings. He's also taken the second spot in the world standings.
High River's Jason Glass finished fifth, dropping him to fourth in the aggregate.
Merek Yeager, Saskatoon Berries keep season alive with 15–6 win in Moose Jaw
Facing elimination after dropping Game 1 on Wednesday night, the Saskatoon Berries turned to Merek Yeager for a crucial start on the mound for Game 2.
The Muenster product delivered with a quality start as the Saskatoon Berries hammered the Moose Jaw Miller Express 15-6.
With the win on Thursday night, the Berries evened the best of three series 1-1.
Airdrie ringette player advances in national Youth Athlete contest
Fifteen-year-old Airdrie ringette player Arawynn Berger is ranked fourth in her group as of Aug. 8 in a national contest to be named Youth Athlete of the Year, appear in a 3BRAND advertisement in Sports Illustrated and win $25,000.
Saskatoon forces Game 3 against the Miller Express
The Moose Jaw Miller Express and the Saskatoon Berries will be heading to a third and deciding game in the first round WCBL playoff series.
The Berries won Game 2 on Thursday night at Ross Wells Park 15-6 to tie the best-of-three series up 1-1.
Saskatoon jumped out to a 13-0 lead before Moose Jaw finally got on the board in the bottom of the sixth inning. Austin Gurney hit a double to bring home Ben Waliczek. Robert Estrada then singled to score William Edwards. Gurney would score on the same play off an error by the third baseman.
Berries bats come alive to send series back to Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Berries used a big offensive performance on Thursday night to tie up their Western Canadian Baseball League East semi-final series against the Moose Jaw Miller Express. The Berries went on the road for Game 2 and won 15-6, sending the series back to Saskatoon tonight.
Local Stanley Cup champion to participate in Affinity Place free skate this weekend
Estevan will host an NHL player and Stanley Cup champion this weekend, with the Estevan-born skater stepping onto the ice at Affinity Place for a free skate. Brayden Pachal, who won the Stanley Cup in 2023 with the Vegas Golden Knights and currently plays with the Calgary Flames, grew up playing hockey in the city.
Coming back to be a part of the hockey community, even for one day, is a big deal for him, as his mother helped set up the skate.
Sports Round-Up: Friday, August 8
The Saskatoon Berries have forced a third and deciding game in their first round playoff series with the Moose Jaw Miller Express.
Last night at Ross Wells Park, the Berries picked up a 15-6 win over Moose Jaw. Game 3 is tonight in Saskatoon.
The Canada Summer Games get underway this weekend in St. John's, Nfld. starting with baseball, basketball, box lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball. Team Saskatchewan will have 377 athletes competing, including nine from Moose Jaw. The Games will run until Aug. 25.
Rizz ride unbeaten streak into Premier League semifinal
The Rizz remain unbeaten as they head into the Alberta Premier Women’s League semifinals this weekend.
Backed by several members of the Bow Valley Rugby Club, the Rizz will take on the Nor’Westers on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Calgary Rugby Union. The winner advances to the provincial championship.
The Rizz have dominated the regular season and are looking to keep their perfect record intact en route to a title run.
The Bow Valley players joined forces with the Calgary Rams to form the premier league team.
Let the Games begin! Cochrane athletes in St. John's
Years of hard work have paid off for a group of Cochrane athletes heading to St. John's, Newfoundland to compete in the 2025 Canada Summer Games.
Boosting more than 4,800 participants, the opening ceremony takes place today, kicking off two weeks of competition in 19 different sports featuring athletes from all 13 provinces and territories. Team Alberta has a contingent of 484 athletes and support staff.
Cochrane's Ryan Hegarity, Elise Hagen, and Jett Hasiuk are competing in track and field. Esther Sieben is part of Alberta's athletics coaching staff.