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It’s been a rollercoaster year for Airdrie’s Ty Rattie, but it ended with the young forward signing his first, entry-level NHL contract with the St. Louis Blues, June 1. “It was one of the best days of my life,” he said.

After losing its first game of the season May 26 against the Spruce Grove Slash, the Airdrie Knights rebounded in a big way winning its next three games. The first came against the winless Calgary Mounties, May 30.

Airdrie Rodeo Ranch Association president Aaron Braham says this year’s Airdrie Pro Rodeo is set to be bigger and better than last year’s. This edition of the rodeo, which will take place from June 27 until July 1, marks the event’s 45th year.

The Rockyview Silvertips played its closest game of the season despite the fact that it was outnumbered, June 3. The team lost to the Edmonton Warriors 8-7. “It was a great effort,” said Silvertips Head Coach Gord Henry.

After losing its first game of the season May 26 against the Spruce Grove Slash, the Airdrie Knights rebounded in a big way winning its next three games. The first came against the winless Calgary Mounties, May 30.

The Rockyview Silvertips played its closest game of the season despite the fact that it was outnumbered, June 3. The team lost to the Edmonton Warriors 8-7. “It was a great effort,” said Silvertips Head Coach Gord Henry.

Airdrie Rodeo Ranch Association president Aaron Braham says this year’s Airdrie Pro Rodeo is set to be bigger and better than last year’s. This edition of the rodeo, which will take place from June 27 until July 1, marks the event’s 45th year.

It’s been a rollercoaster year for Airdrie’s Ty Rattie, and it ended with the young forward signing his first, entry-level NHL contract with the St. Louis Blues, June 1. “It was one of the best days of my life,” he said.

Bert Church High School honoured some of its best and brightest students at the school’s annual awards banquet, May 31.

Airdrie’s Chad Swain had an uphill battle in his most recent race May 27 at the Miller Motorsport Park in Utah.