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The primary sports in England are football (soccer) and rugby, which are far less prevalent here. So when Daniel Gould moved to Canada three years ago, he had a decision to make.

Cycling legend Lance Armstrong brought his bike, his philanthropy and his message of inspiration to Rocky View County last week. The cancer survivor and seven-time Tour de France champion was in the Calgary area on Sept.

Cochrane’s Martin Parnell is up to it again. Only this time, he won’t run another marathon to raise money and awareness for Right To Play, or run any distance at all, but rather he’ll be playing netball.

A record-breaking crowd of about 4,000 people turned out to see the 44th Cochrane Lions Labour Day Rodeo, which took place Sept. 3 to 5.

Fun Country Riders results: The Fun Country Riders held its latest show and gymkana on Aug. 28 at the Strathmore Rodeo Grounds. Some of the results are as follows: • Show, Equitation, Trail: 1.

The Stick-It to Prostate Cancer ball hockey tournament is set to return for a second year at CrossIron Mills mall later this month. The event, set for Sept.

Cement was still being poured during the official opening, but that didn’t limit the excitement in Springbank last week.

The third time was the charm for both Kelsey Reinboldt-Lynch and Shannon Black. They were crowned the Cochrane Lions Rodeo Queen and Princess Sept. 5.

It may have only been an intra-squad game, but head coach Terry Keogh is already impressed with his team. The hardest part will be picking the final roster.

The Airdrie Storm gave up a touchdown on the second play of the game. It was not the way head coach Steve Kemp wanted to start out.