July 24, 2025 Media inquiries Taber Alberta will host the 2025 Canadian Handgun Nationals from July 28 to August 3 For the first time since 2017, Alberta will host the Canadian Handgun Nationals, bringing the top practical shooters from across the province and country to Taber. The week-long competition will test the skills of Canada’s sharpest shooters and showcase … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It’s a homecoming for Otto Gentile.About 20 years ago he came to Claresholm, addicted to opioids, and entered the Lander Treatment Centre.Not only did he beat that addiction, but has been clean and sober ever since.Now, he wants to show all those people who helped him out just what he does.So this Saturday, July 26, Gentile, who … Read more…
The second weekend in July is one of Alberta’s two annual Family Fishing Weekends, when you can fish without a licence on waterbodies with open fishing seasons. Sportfishing regulations apply all year to anglers of all ages, including during the Family Fishing Weekends. Family Fishing Weekend runs July 12 – 13. Fishing is a fun way for friends and family … Read more…
By Barb Poulsen Seasoned bareback rider Ty Taypotat entered the weekend with $191 in earnings. But a couple of big wins at Sundre Pro Rodeo and Wainwright Stampede, both SMS Equipment Pro Tour rodeos, changed things dramatically for the 2022 Canadian Champion.He came out of last weekend solidly in the top twelve in Canada and well-positioned for a 13th CFR … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Willow Creek Composite High School honoured achievement in extra-curricular activities with their annual awards last week.At an event at the school on June 12, Jessica Mackin was named the female athlete of the year, and Zak Wright was named male athlete of the year.Jewel Simpson was the honourable mention female athlete of the year, while Hayden McClung … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The 67th edition of the Stavely Pro Rodeo had three full days of roping and riding action.The rodeo took place on the lands east of the Stavely Arena on June 12, 13 and 14, and the winners were:Bareback riding• First, Kody Lamb, 83 points;• First, Steven DeWolfe, 83 points;• Third, Jacob Stemo, 81 points.Steer wrestling• First, Pacean … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras baseball team won the Southern Alberta Baseball League Tier III championship on the weekend in Oyen.Zak Wright was dominant on the hill, as the righty rang up 13 strikeouts in the Cobras 10-0 victory over the Crescent Heights High School Vikings of Medicine Hat on Saturday, May 31.Wright surrendered one … Read more…