Penton: Young superstars belong on Olympic team
In hockey-mad Canada, fans spend their time watching hockey, thinking about hockey, talking about hockey and mentally planning Canada’s roster for the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy.
Penton: Would McKenna spark a Flames’ revival?
The big prize in next summer’s National Hockey League amateur draft is expected to be Gavin McKenna, the pride of Whitehorse, Yukon, a former Medicine Hat Tiger superstar…
Penton: Harris, Ouellette key to Riders’ Cup victory
Now, just like the rabid fan base that lives and dies with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Canadian Football League fans across the land are green — with envy.
Investing $7M to boost sport and recreation infrastructure
Alberta’s government is investing $7 million to support sport and recreation infrastructure projects across the province, officials announced Wednesday.
Penton: Gambling advertising getting out of control
Data about cigarettes causing cancer eventually resulted in tobacco advertisements being banned from print and electronic media, but will the data about lives being ruined…
Penton: So close, but no Series’ title, for Blue Jays
If this year's World Series could be narrowed down to a simple ‘Who killed the Toronto Blue Jays?’, let’s get right to the point and play a sports version of Clue.
Halloween-themed Gymkhana draws lots of entries
Sunday, October 26, was the first day of the Winter Series Gymkhana held at the Crossroads Centre in Oyen. Fifty-five people of all ages come out for a day of Halloween dress-up with their horses…
Penton: Canada’s best ever, Brad Gushue, to retire
Curling in Canada through the years has been dominated by players from Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, but No. 1 on the all-time list of Canadian greats is from St. John’s, NL.
Oyen and District Curling Club gears up for 2025-26 season
The Oyen and District Curling Club is preparing to launch its 2025-26 season this November, running through the end of February.
Penton: New stats flood world of baseball
Baseball statistics are getting ridiculous. Every day, it seems, some analytical expert delivers a new statistical category that, ultimately, will probably result in fans learning…
Penton: McDavid contract a great deal for Oilers
Connor McDavid could have asked for the moon, and Edmonton Oilers’ owner Daryl Katz would have somehow arranged to have it pulled from the sky.
Penton: Are CFL changes ‘Americanizing’ our game?
It didn’t take new Canadian Football League commissioner Stewart Johnston long to become a household name among football fans north of the border.
Penton: NHL’s hot topics waiting for answers
Fringe players in the National Hockey League will have special reason to enjoy the 2025-26 season, which gets under way this week, thanks to a nearly three-week break…
Recognition of Girletz Family at Hanna Rodeo
Wilf Girletz was a three-time Canadian All-Around champion, and five-time bull riding champion, and still shares the record for most Canadian titles in this event.
4th Annual Kathy Allen Memorial 3 Lady Golf Scramble
With temperatures in the mid 20’s, the 4th annual Kathy Allen Memorial 3 lady scramble was buzzing with excitement as 20 teams waited to tee off in the 18 hole best ball…
Penton: Jays have what it takes to win, but will they?
Toronto Blue Jays finished off their 162-game regular season on Sunday, Sept. 28, and ‘Yes!’ is the answer to the biggest question posed by Jays’ fans.
First Yuill Foundation Golf Classic tees up opportunities for Prairie Rose Students
The Desert Blume Golf Course was filled with energy and community spirit on September 11 as the Yuill Family Foundation hosted its inaugural Golf Classic.
Penton: McDavid’s contract the talk of the NHL
September is baseball and football season but in Canada, hockey is a 12-month-a-year deal, so no one should be surprised that one of the hottest sports story today…
Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Invitational delivers thrills and community impact
The West Central Events Centre was alive with adrenaline this past weekend as the Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Invitational brought two nights of world-class bull riding to Kindersley.
Penton: Jays can thank big bats for success
The top five reasons Toronto Blue Jays are going to give Canadian sports fans an October playoff thrill: George Springer, Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho, Addison Barger and Alejandro Kirk.