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In total, the eight Airdrie World Class Taekwondo Academy athletes – who range in age from six to 14 years old – returned with nine golds, two silvers, and three bronzes. 

Home-pool advantage proved an asset for Airdrie's athletes, as the vast majority received at least one ribbon, and every local swimmer achieved at least one personal best. 

“We all just got off that plane ready to bring all we had and leave our hearts on the ice. We had a dream to one day make it here, and here we are.”

Airdrie's new national team bobsleigh member concluded his 2022-23 season by competing at the IBSF North American Cup at Lake Placid, N.Y. from March 23 to 27.

Two sisters and competitive hockey players from Langdon are basking in a career highlight, after winning a historic national U Sports championship as members of the Mount Royal University Cougars.

“It was an awesome year. The best part about this season was how our kids got along. They bonded together and the culture the kids created in the room is the reason why we were able to win. It was just a tremendous season.”

“I think it’s a really good opportunity for me to get exposure for many places in Canada as well.”

“I think it was a pretty satisfying feeling for our team that we were able to come out with a banner and finish off a good season with a championship.”

A Grade 10 student-athlete from Beiseker Community School has put the small school's wrestling program on the 'mat,' wrestling his way to the school's first provincial banner in the sport on March 18 in Lethbridge, at the Alberta Scho

Kinley said his long-time passion for soccer lies in its simplicity.