Local Sports

Sketchy conditions on Lady MacDonald’s icy knife-edge ridge almost forced local adventurer Simon Donato to turn back from his challenge.

nternational Biathlon Union Cup results have given Canada optimism looking forward to world cup races next year as international sharpshooting and speedy skiing finished in Canmore this past weekend.

High winds and boney conditions challenged competitors in the junior big mountain competition at the Lake Louise Ski Hill, but that didn’t stop several Bow Valley athletes from laying down insane runs on tough terrain off Eagle Run 7.

The skis were flying and bullets were finding the mark for swift Canadian women at the International Biathlon Union Cup as Canada placed in the top six in every individual race. Red Deer’s Zina Kocher placed fourth in the 7.

Canmore cross-country skier Emily Nishikawa just keeps getting better and better.

A Rundle Mountain Cycling Club (RMCC) member’s severe injury last month may open discussion on reviewing standard operating procedures for health and safety at bike races across Canada.

The Banff Bears men’s rugby club has been a snarling beast on its home turf this season after ravaging their opposition. In their two home games, the Bears have scored 135 points for and seven points against in Calgary Rugby Union Division 3 play.

The Summit Invitational Gymnastics Competition held its women’s artistic contest this past weekend in Canmore as local athletes showcased their technique against Western Canada’s finest young gymnasts.

As a teardrop rolled down her cheek, biathlete Zina Kocher’s silver medal at the IBU Cup 7 this past weekend in Canmore had deep meaning as a personal feat for the three-time Olympian. “It feels amazing.

Biathlete Marc Andre Bedard shook off the cobwebs on the second day of IBU Cup 7 at the Canmore Nordic Centre to crack the top 20 after not challenging international competition since January. Bedard finished 19th (26:04.9) on Sunday (Mar.