U15 Softball D Provincial Championship
Congratulations to (L-R) Sadie Rude, Briar Wilson and Harper Caskey who won the U15 Softball D Provincial Championship in Wainwright on the July 12th weekend with the Consort Cubs!
Eagles repeat as Fertile Valley Champs
Congratulations to the Oyen Eagles on their undefeated season! The boys swept the Rosetown Eagles in 2 straight games to claim the title for the second straight year!
RODEO PARADE! Photos and Video!
Everyone loves a parade and the annual Oyen Rodeo Parade was no exception! Plenty of floats, horses, automobiles, popcorn and candy!
Penton: McKenna departure a big blow for WHL
The most electrifying player in Western Canada hockey circles is chasing big bucks south of the border and won’t be displaying his ‘how-did-he-do-that?’ talent…
They call the thing a RODEO! Video & Photos!
The Oyen Indoor Rodeo is all about, friends, family and of course a shared love for rodeo! Three nights of amazing rodeo action took place at the Crossroads Centre from July 10-12.
Eagles look to defend FVBL title, Photos
For the second straight season, the Oyen Eagles will play for the Fertile Valley Baseball League championship. The Eagles were undefeated in the regular season…
Penton: Skubal sparks Tigers’ rise from the depths
While Toronto Blue Jays are needed having an unexpectedly great season, baseball fans in general are enjoying a terrific season on a number of fronts as Major League Baseball passes its halfway mark.
Penton: Toews’ return to NHL a bonus for Jets
Winnipeg now has two golden boys. The hockey gods may have kicked Winnipeg Jets in the gut with a second-round playoff ouster, but the team was blessed…
Penton: Blue Jays’ fans enjoying the 2025 surprise
Major League Baseball in 2025 has produced a wide variety of spectacular catches, some outstanding hitting, precise pitching and more than a few surprises…
Penton: ’New two’ in tennis are a dominant pair
There’s more of a difference between professional golf and professional tennis than the size of the ball. And there’s a huge difference between the two sports…
Horns up for Classic Matchup
It was a big-league baseball experience that truly was a classic. The Rural Roots Baseball Classic - an event staged by the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL)…
Penton: Hall of Fame controversy still follows Pete Rose
Pete Rose, a Hall of Famer? Yes or no? The late Rose, who passed away in September of 2024, is at the heart of one of baseball’s greatest debates…
Let's Go Oilers!
Fans from teams across Canada are getting in on the fun and cheering for the Oilers.
Penton: Quarterbacks hog spotlight in the CFL
Just like in the National Football League where quarterback is king, the men barking out signals behind centre are the stars in the Canadian Football League, too.
Penton: Ghost of 1967 still haunts the Maple Leafs
This could have been the year. Toronto Maple Leafs’ fans across the country, of which there are millions, could hardly contain themselves when their beloved team won Game 6…
Penton: Flagg touted as can’t-miss NBA star
Even if you’re only a casual fan of U.S. college basketball, you’ve probably heard of Cooper Flagg, who will be the No. 1 selection in the June 25 National Basketball Association draft.
Penton: Sports records made to be broken? Not so fast …
Maybe a Major League Baseball player will slug five home runs in one game. Maybe a batter will drive in more than 10 runs in a single game.
Penton: Canadian goaltending talent falling behind
The days of Canadian goaltending dominance in the National Hockey League are long gone. The Europeans have taken over the position made glamorous…
Penton: NHL coaching improvement not always rewarded
Duck! Here comes the axe! Greg Cronin probably deserved better than to be fired at the end of the 2024-25 National Hockey League season.
Penton: After Masters’ win, McIlroy eyes the ‘Calendar Slam’
Now that he’s slain one dragon, how about a more ferocious, fire-breathing beast to conquer for Rory McIlroy?