The SOLE-stice Classic track meet for youth returns June 1
The SOLE-stice Classic Regional Track and Field Meet is back on Sunday June 1 at Glenn Hall Park. The meet is designed to engage young athletes in track and field sports in the hopes that a newfound interest will spark further participation in the associated sports.
The grass roots meet includes running, jumping and throwing competitions. The term SOLE-stice comes from the idea that the final meet will be held close to the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.
Sports Round-Up: Wednesday, April 30
The Edmonton Oilers have a 3-2 series lead and they're coming home with a chance to clinch. The Oilers came from behind last night and beat the Kings in LA 3-1. Game 6 is set for Edmonton's Rogers Place tomorrow night.
In other Stanley Cup playoff action, the Ottawa Senators shutout Toronto 4-0. The Maple Leafs lead in that series is now 3-2.
The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced, beating New Jersey 5-4 in overtime, taking that series 4 games to 1.
Hockey players' sexual assault trial grapples with tech issues
The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team grappled with technological issues Tuesday as prosecutors sought to show security footage from a bar where the complainant and some of the players were the night of the alleged incident.
Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault in connection with an encounter at a hotel room in London, Ont., in 2018.
McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party to the offence of sexual assault.
McCann helps Tigers claw toward WHL final
The Medicine Hat Tigers will look to book their spot in the WHL championship series tonight, needing just one more win to eliminate the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
The Tigers took a 3-0 stranglehold on the best-of-seven series with a wild 8-7 overtime victory on Tuesday night in Lethbridge. The back-and-forth affair saw both teams trade leads before Medicine Hat emerged on top with a goal at 2:41 in the extra frame.
Cochrane product Kadon McCann contributed to the high-scoring effort of the Tabbies.
Scoreboard/Line-up - Wednesday, April 30th
Baskeball star Hildebrand honoured to be part of Graduating All-Star game
Lilly Hildebrand was selected to be a part of the Graduating A-AAA All-Star game and the dynamic basketball star not only had a great time, but showcased her skills.
"I came from a very sports-inclined family, that loved basketball especially," Hildebrand explains with a smile. "I grew up playing with my older brother, who actually coaches in Winkler and my sister, who also coaches. They taught me everything I know, they encouraged me to get better at the sport and always challenged me."
U13 Wildcats ready to jump start the 2025 season
After a long wait, the U13 AAA Wildcats softball club is ready to get outside and kick start what is looking like a very exciting season.
Head coach Jason Plett says everyone is anticipating getting out on the diamond again. "Oh man, the girls have been itching to get outside," the coach says with a chuckle. "The last month where the snow is kind of away but we can't get outside, it's depressing almost being stuck in the gym. But, now that the weather has turned we're very excited to get outside and practice, hopefully today."