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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…

 

The Lacombe Generals shake hands with the Devon Barons after defeating them in the NCHL semi-finals to head to the Vanberg Finals. (Photo by Lacombe Generals/ Facebook)

Lacombe Generals advance to Vanberg Cup Finals

Generals sweep opponents in semi-finals

 

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Lacombe will be represented when Sylvan Lake plays host to five curling teams from Scotland

Viewers will be able to attend free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis

  • Jan 10, 2023
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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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Lacombe’s Brady McKinlay won the Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship earlier this summer. (Submitted photo/ Alberta Golf)
Lacombe’s Brady McKinlay won the Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship earlier this summer. (Submitted photo/ Alberta Golf)
Carter Kanzler tackles Lacombe ball carrier. (Dave Morris photo)

Stettler Wildcats defeat Lacombe Rams

The Stettler Wildcats undefeated streak continues. In the team’s second-last game of…

Carter Kanzler tackles Lacombe ball carrier. (Dave Morris photo)
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)
Lacombe's Morgan Bateman holds the plaque after becoming a world champions in the World Wake Surfing Association. (Photo submitted by Morgan Bateman)
Lacombe's Morgan Bateman holds the plaque after becoming a world champions in the World Wake Surfing Association. (Photo submitted by Morgan Bateman)
Spittin Chiclets podcast personality and former professional hockey player Paul Bissonnette signs a bottle of Pink Whitney for a fan at Wine and Beyond Red Deer on Friday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Red Deer Advocate)
Spittin Chiclets podcast personality and former professional hockey player Paul Bissonnette signs a bottle of Pink Whitney for a fan at Wine and Beyond Red Deer on Friday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Red Deer Advocate)
The Lacombe 11U AA Dodgers travelled to Grande Prairie the weekend of July 23-24 for the 11U AA Provincial Championships. Cara Kemila photo

Lacombe 11U AA Dodgers win provincial championship

After six games, including a triple header, they came out on top

The Lacombe 11U AA Dodgers travelled to Grande Prairie the weekend of July 23-24 for the 11U AA Provincial Championships. Cara Kemila photo
Cole Goodine rides for 83 points in the bareback event during the Ponoka Stampede on July 3. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)

Ponoka Stampede Finals set up incredible showdown

The final day of competition is complete at the Ponoka Stampede and…

Cole Goodine rides for 83 points in the bareback event during the Ponoka Stampede on July 3. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)
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Sylvan Lake Gulls shutout by Dawgs in home opener

Gulls lose home in front of sold-out crowd

  • Jun 8, 2022
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Red Deer U18AA female hockey team competes at provincials in Ponoka

Ponoka hosted provincials March 24 to 27

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Central Albertans in the hunt after round 1 of Alberta Amateur Championship

Red Deer’s Cole Bergheim and Logan Graf of Sylvan Lake are tied for sixth

  • Jul 27, 2021
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Longtime Red Deer Advocate sports reporter Danny Rode is being celebrated with an honorary Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies after 50 years of covering sports in central Alberta. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

Central Alberta writer Danny Rode receives honourary degree

He was elected in the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 1999

  • Jun 4, 2021
Longtime Red Deer Advocate sports reporter Danny Rode is being celebrated with an honorary Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies after 50 years of covering sports in central Alberta. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
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