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Team Walker/Muyres skip Laura Walker, left, makes a shot as third Kirk Muyres sweeps while they play Team Einarson/Gushue at the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, March 24, 2021. When Muyres decided to shift from men's team curling to mixed doubles, the upcoming Canadian championship was one of the top events circled on his calendar. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Peterman/Gallant, Muyres/Walker among headliners at mixed doubles curling playdowns

When Kirk Muyres decided to shift from men’s team curling to mixed…

West Central Tigers AA Bantams to host Provincials

West Central Tigers AA Bantams to host Provincials

Tigers second in league

Ponoka Little League girls softball team won bronze in the Little League Softball Canadian Championships held Aug. 1 - 4 in Victoria, B.C. Ponoka defeated Calgary Voltage 17-2 in the bronze medal game. In the back are coach Tim Longjohn, Ava Longjohn, Kallie Mielke, Ellayah Littlepoplar, Cherish Mackinaw, Aaliyan Mackinaw, Suri Montour, Coach Daryle Montour. In the front are Mylee Yellowbird, Sykora Saddleback, Brooke Rain, Mikka Cutknife, Richlyn Littlechild, Kayelle Yellowbird and Jaydis Rabbit. Photo submitted

The Ponoka Little League girls softball team win bronze

Ponoka defeated Calgary 17-2 in Canadian Little League playoffs

Bentley handball athletes play with Central Alberta Handball Club, win Nationals

Bentley handball athletes play with Central Alberta Handball Club, win Nationals

Congratulations to Bentley athletes

  • Jun 7, 2019
Bentley handball athletes play with Central Alberta Handball Club, win Nationals
Rimbey High School Spartans Girls Rugby team win bronze in Provincials

Rimbey High School Spartans Girls Rugby team win bronze in Provincials

Rimbey girls do well in league play

  • Jun 4, 2019
Rimbey High School Spartans Girls Rugby team win bronze in Provincials
Rimbey Spartans High School Girls Rugby team defeated Drayton Valley 67-12 on Wed., May 15 in Rimbey. Rimbey player Lacey Burrage has possession of the ball while surrounded by teammates Olivia Quaife, Jordyn Valstar, Hope Booma and Marni Giebelhaus. The Spartans are undefeated in league play. Their next home game, the provincial qualifier, is Thu., May 30 at 5:30. Treena Mielke Photo

Rimbey high school girls rugby team undefeated in league play

Rimbey Spartons girls rugby team defeats Drayton Valley

  • May 19, 2019
Rimbey Spartans High School Girls Rugby team defeated Drayton Valley 67-12 on Wed., May 15 in Rimbey. Rimbey player Lacey Burrage has possession of the ball while surrounded by teammates Olivia Quaife, Jordyn Valstar, Hope Booma and Marni Giebelhaus. The Spartans are undefeated in league play. Their next home game, the provincial qualifier, is Thu., May 30 at 5:30. Treena Mielke Photo
Guy Kelley, coach of Olds College Broncos rodeo team and Tanner Girletz, assistant coach stand with Olds College student, Sylvia Trautman who recently won awards for the most impactful athlete and most dedicated athlete of the year. Photo submitted

Olds College student who hails from Rimbey wins awards

Local girl shines at Olds College

  • Apr 26, 2019
Guy Kelley, coach of Olds College Broncos rodeo team and Tanner Girletz, assistant coach stand with Olds College student, Sylvia Trautman who recently won awards for the most impactful athlete and most dedicated athlete of the year. Photo submitted
Rimbey Spartan Girls basketball team defeated Ponoka Queens in Ponoka on Jan. 8. Here Rimbey Spartan Brooke Hatala carries the ball down the court. Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Photo

Girls basketball team does well in Ponoka

Good job, Rimbey

  • Jan 17, 2019
Rimbey Spartan Girls basketball team defeated Ponoka Queens in Ponoka on Jan. 8. Here Rimbey Spartan Brooke Hatala carries the ball down the court. Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Photo
Rimbey Renegades take silver

Rimbey Renegades take silver

Renegades Atom A team host six-team tournament

  • Dec 3, 2018
Rimbey Renegades take silver
Curlers curl their way to wins!

Curlers curl their way to wins!

Winners are!

  • Dec 3, 2018
Curlers curl their way to wins!
The Rimbey Drop In hosted the Alberta 55 plus Zone 4 Crib Challenge Cup on Saturday with 16 teams arriving from Forestburg/Halkirk, Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Blackfalds, Camrose and Rimbey. The cards just shone on Fred and Sharon Wilson from Rimbey as they finished first winning 11 or 12 game played. Submitted by: Rosella Snopek, Zone 4 Publicity Director

Rimbey couple wins crib tournament

Card sharks

  • Nov 13, 2018
The Rimbey Drop In hosted the Alberta 55 plus Zone 4 Crib Challenge Cup on Saturday with 16 teams arriving from Forestburg/Halkirk, Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Blackfalds, Camrose and Rimbey. The cards just shone on Fred and Sharon Wilson from Rimbey as they finished first winning 11 or 12 game played. Submitted by: Rosella Snopek, Zone 4 Publicity Director
Spartans win against Hanna

Spartans win against Hanna

Final game before playoffs

  • Oct 26, 2018
Spartans win against Hanna
Senior athletes from Rimbey did well in the Alberta 55 plus Fall Games held in Edmonton Sept. 7 - 9. Pictured are Monty Haslam, Bill Howe, Fred Wilson, Flo Howe, Brenda Restall, Brenda Mounteney and Barry MacMillan.Monty, Bill, Flo and Fred were gold medal winners in 70+ Bocce; Brenda Restall won silver in 55+ Bocce and Brenda Mounteney and Barry MacMillan won gold in Euchre. Photo submitted

Senior athletes do well

Good job, Rimbey

  • Sep 17, 2018
Senior athletes from Rimbey did well in the Alberta 55 plus Fall Games held in Edmonton Sept. 7 - 9. Pictured are Monty Haslam, Bill Howe, Fred Wilson, Flo Howe, Brenda Restall, Brenda Mounteney and Barry MacMillan.Monty, Bill, Flo and Fred were gold medal winners in 70+ Bocce; Brenda Restall won silver in 55+ Bocce and Brenda Mounteney and Barry MacMillan won gold in Euchre. Photo submitted
Kaidence Lashmore of Cremona hopes to make a catch during the breakaway roping event but just missed the mark.

Ponoka played host to a busy high school rodeo weekend

The Battle River High School Rodeo Association held the rodeo weekend at the Stampede grounds

Kaidence Lashmore of Cremona hopes to make a catch during the breakaway roping event but just missed the mark.
Senior athletes bring home medals from National Senior Games

Senior athletes bring home medals from National Senior Games

Rimbey well represented at senior games

  • Sep 3, 2018
Senior athletes bring home medals from National Senior Games
Rodeo action in Bentley

Rodeo action in Bentley

Crowd treated to lots of thrills and spills

  • Aug 12, 2018
Rodeo action in Bentley
Torrence Clelland, 15, from Rimbey was the catcher for the Zone 4 girls softball team who won gold at Alberta Summer Games in Grand Prairie July 19 - 22. She also was the catcher for Ponoka Little League U15 team that travelled to Kirkland, Washington to compete in the 2018 Junior League Softball World Series July 29 to Aug. 4. Treena Mielke Photo

Rimbey teen competes in Little League World Series

Teen softball player wins gold at Alberta Games

  • Aug 9, 2018
Torrence Clelland, 15, from Rimbey was the catcher for the Zone 4 girls softball team who won gold at Alberta Summer Games in Grand Prairie July 19 - 22. She also was the catcher for Ponoka Little League U15 team that travelled to Kirkland, Washington to compete in the 2018 Junior League Softball World Series July 29 to Aug. 4. Treena Mielke Photo
Way to go, Rimbey Rays

Way to go, Rimbey Rays

Rays shine bright on the ball field

  • Jul 30, 2018
Way to go, Rimbey Rays
Bobbi Auger inducted into Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame

Bobbi Auger inducted into Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame

Wonderful experience for central Alberta native

  • Jul 30, 2018
Bobbi Auger inducted into Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame
Provincial champs: For the second consecutive year the Bentley Blue Jays U16 girls have won Provincials. In an outstanding display of teamwork and skill the girls defeated Lacombe in the semi finals to go on to finals where they defeated Vermilion. They won five out of six games in the Provincials held July 13 to 15. In the back are Troy Pollitt (Assistant Coach), Taylor Balazsi, Sage Bowen, J’Lyn Bickford, Ayden Pollitt, Mackenzie Dojahn, Hannah Dojahn, Dakota Greenlees, Alyson Pollitt (Assistant Coach) and Grant Pavely (Coach). In the front are Phil Haarstad (Assistant Coach), Caitlyn Cull, Darby Haarstad, Kammy Park, Molly Haarstad, Kaitlin Gillis and Hailey Saretzky. Missing: Isabel McKie (who suffered an injury during last game) and Macey McPherson. Photo submitted

Good job, girls

Provincial winners

  • Jul 24, 2018
Provincial champs: For the second consecutive year the Bentley Blue Jays U16 girls have won Provincials. In an outstanding display of teamwork and skill the girls defeated Lacombe in the semi finals to go on to finals where they defeated Vermilion. They won five out of six games in the Provincials held July 13 to 15. In the back are Troy Pollitt (Assistant Coach), Taylor Balazsi, Sage Bowen, J’Lyn Bickford, Ayden Pollitt, Mackenzie Dojahn, Hannah Dojahn, Dakota Greenlees, Alyson Pollitt (Assistant Coach) and Grant Pavely (Coach). In the front are Phil Haarstad (Assistant Coach), Caitlyn Cull, Darby Haarstad, Kammy Park, Molly Haarstad, Kaitlin Gillis and Hailey Saretzky. Missing: Isabel McKie (who suffered an injury during last game) and Macey McPherson. Photo submitted