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A Central Alberta umpires association is looking for members before the upcoming season. (File photo)

Central Alberta softball umpire association in need of members

With softball season just around the corner, the members of Central Alberta…

 

In net for the Imperials was Jordan McCallum. (Carson Ellis photo)

Stettler Imperials win at home, lose playoff series

Stettler Imperials’ season came to an end the last weekend of February

  • Feb 27, 2023

 

Mikayla Hoffman and her horse Eli in competition. (Photo submitted)

Ponoka rider wins Florida competition

‘He is an amazing athlete and the best teammate I could ask for,’ Hoffman says.

  • Feb 24, 2023

 

Some bumping and crashing is happening behind the Forestburg Flyers net. (Krista Comeau photo)
Some bumping and crashing is happening behind the Forestburg Flyers net. (Krista Comeau photo)
Stettler’s Sydney Poapst dribbles up the court during an exhibition game for Team Alberta. (Photo contributed by Sydney Poapst)
Stettler’s Sydney Poapst dribbles up the court during an exhibition game for Team Alberta. (Photo contributed by Sydney Poapst)
Stettler Imperials hosted the Melbourne Outlaws at home on Feb. 10. (Facebook photo)

Stettler Imperials back in the win column

One game remains in the regular season

Stettler Imperials hosted the Melbourne Outlaws at home on Feb. 10. (Facebook photo)
Top teams from all events were all awarded prizes. (Photo submitted)

Stettler Curling Club hosts annual Farmer’s Bonspiel

The Stettler Curling Club held it’s annual Farmer-Farmette Bonspiel over the weekend…

Top teams from all events were all awarded prizes. (Photo submitted)
Coronation Royal Captain Matt Hangar and Imperial Quade Cassidy battle for the puck. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Imperials down Coronation Royals in Castor

Despite a pair of quick goals by the Coronation Royals in their…

Coronation Royal Captain Matt Hangar and Imperial Quade Cassidy battle for the puck. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
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Bashaw’s Farmer’s Bonspiel winners

The Bashaw Curling Club’s annual Farmers Bonspiel was held from Jan. 2…

  • Jan 21, 2023
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Claye Spady and Dalton Zemanek battle over the puck. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Claye Spady and Dalton Zemanek battle over the puck. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Imperials goalie Jordan McCallum makes another save as Provost Combine forward Carter Trenerry moves in on the net. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler Imperials march over Provost Combines

Fourth win in a row for the team

Imperials goalie Jordan McCallum makes another save as Provost Combine forward Carter Trenerry moves in on the net. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
The staff at the Valley Ski Hill north of Castor are working hard to get snow made and runs groomed. (Photo submitted)

Preparations underway to get Alliance Valley Ski Hill Open for Season

Nestled in the valley in between the counties of Flagstaff and Paintearth…

The staff at the Valley Ski Hill north of Castor are working hard to get snow made and runs groomed. (Photo submitted)
Tavi Pickles (l) shows off the CRTA 2022 Championship buckle with proud mom Tamona (r). Tavi is one-half the Daring Divas trick riding duo, and Tamona is the team manager. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Castor youth three-time CTRA champion

Pickles has decided to step back from competition in 2023

Tavi Pickles (l) shows off the CRTA 2022 Championship buckle with proud mom Tamona (r). Tavi is one-half the Daring Divas trick riding duo, and Tamona is the team manager. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
Big Valley’s Zeke Thurston had a record-setting run of 93.25 on Saturday that pushed him ahead to become the 2022 saddle bronc CFR champion at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Big Valley’s Zeke Thurston had a record-setting run of 93.25 on Saturday that pushed him ahead to become the 2022 saddle bronc CFR champion at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Zeke Thurston, of Big Valley, Alta., is set to defend his title at the Canadian Finals Rodeo, which begins Wednesday. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
Zeke Thurston, of Big Valley, Alta., is set to defend his title at the Canadian Finals Rodeo, which begins Wednesday. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
Stettler’s Beau Cooper had the fastest run of the evening during the first round of tie-down roping Wednesday night at Canadian Finals Rodeo at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Stettler’s Beau Cooper had the fastest run of the evening during the first round of tie-down roping Wednesday night at Canadian Finals Rodeo at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Lacombe-based boxer William O’Keefe spends hours each week in rigorous training sessions. Edward Kim photo

Lacombe boxer William O’Keefe’s sights are set on Olympic competitions

‘Whatever you do, do it with 110 percent. Never settle - always be courageous.’

Lacombe-based boxer William O’Keefe spends hours each week in rigorous training sessions. Edward Kim photo
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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Zachary McCord runs downfield during a football game playing for the Stettler Wildcats. (Photo submitted by McCord family)

Stettler mourning the loss of local football star

Zachary McCord, 17, passed away last week

Zachary McCord runs downfield during a football game playing for the Stettler Wildcats. (Photo submitted by McCord family)
Kaitlyn Worr, 11, dancing in the Central Alberta Dance Festival in May. (Photo submitted)

Local youth will be dancing in Egypt

Kaitlyn Worr has been dancing for as long as she can remember,…

Kaitlyn Worr, 11, dancing in the Central Alberta Dance Festival in May. (Photo submitted)