Penton: Cockerill trending upward in the world of golf
Most Canadian golf fans are aware of our country’s most accomplished professionals — Corey Conners, Adam Hadwin, Mackenzie Hughes top that list…
Fishing Season Kicks off at Blood Indian Reservoir
May long weekend is traditionally a busy one at Blood Indian Park, and Parks staff are busy getting ready to welcome visitors.
Can I Get A Yeehaw - Hanna Big Country Sr. High Rodeo Club
The arena dust has begun to settle at the Silver Sage in Brooks as the Hanna Big Country High School Rodeo Club wraps up the D2 Jr & Sr High rodeos hosted April 29, 30 and May 1.
2022 Kindersley Indoor Rodeo June 2 to 4
The Kindersley Indoor Rodeo will be held indoors at the West Central Events Centre on Thursday June 2, Friday June 3, and Saturday June 4.
Penton: Curlers chase dreams with new teams
Free-agent frenzy is one of the most interesting days for fans of the National Hockey League, but the shinny game has nothing on curling.
Davidson joins Premier Hockey Federation
The folks from Oyen and area will be pleased to hear that their very own, Melody Davidson has joined the new Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) as director of league and hockey operations.
Penton: Impressive displays by athletes worldwide
We’re only a little over four months into 2022, but already the list of impressive athletic achievements is growing. Impressive? Here are a few examples.
Penton: Accolades for Leafs’ Matthews well deserved
Some Western Canadians tend to disparage Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews, taking exception to the Tiger-like hype he receives from the national talking heads…
Rodeo Club ready to crack the latches in Brooks
The Hanna Big Country Rodeo Club is ready to rodeo at the Silver Sage in Brooks as we host our Jr. & Sr. High School rodeo April 29, 30 and May 1.
Penton: Baseball traditionalists have lost DH fight
Interesting tidbits about the 2022 Major League Baseball season, which got underway April 8, a week later than normal, but early enough to placate hardcore baseball fans and to complete the 162-game regular season.
Penton: Homer-Happy Jays have high hopes
After being pushed around by the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays since last winning the American League pennant in 2015, the homer-happy Toronto Blue Jays plan to be the neighbourhood bullies in 2022.
Oyen Golf Club gets a fresh look
The Oyen & District Golf Club has a fresh new look, thanks to a lot of hard work by volunteers and donations from community businesses.
Penton: Changes aplenty in Major League Baseball
The baseball season that almost went by the wayside is ready to go. And if you haven’t been paying close attention, the changes are many.
Penton: Offering services for Norman’s tour
Congratulations on overcoming the Phil Mickelson setback and getting your new golf tour off the ground. Golf fans around the world were excited to hear the announcement of your eight-tournament schedule…
Logan earns Canadian Baseball Network’s College Player of the Week
Oyen’s very own Gavin Logan has been designated as the Canadian Baseball Network’s College Player of the Week for March 7-13, 2022.
Penton: Handful of teams have shot at Stanley Cup
Unless there are some extraordinary transactions at the National Hockey League’s March 21 trade deadline, it’s becoming fairly obvious that only six or seven teams have a legitimate shot at this year’s Stanley Cup.
Penton: Mickelson’s mouth scuttles Saudi tour
The Saudi Arabian threat to establish a rival golf organization to the PGA Tour appears to have gone out of bounds.
Penton: Brier features rare ‘grudge’ match
Rarely, if ever, has a game at the Brier involving New Brunswick been must-see TV. But if you follow curling and are a dedicated viewer, it’s likely that last Saturday night’s battle in Lethbridge…
Eagles felled in playoff action
Despite an auspicious start to their playoff series against Sedgewick, the Oyen Eagles’ season ended last week.
Penton: Battle of Alberta starting to heat up
It may be irrelevant to a hockey fan in the Greater Toronto area, or to a puckster living in Raleigh, N.C., but to a Western Canadian, the Battle of Alberta is real.