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To play in a PGA event was a dream come true for Red Deer’s Mitch Evanecz, but the RBC Canadian Open proved to be more of a trip back to school.

Two-time defending champion Mitch Evanecz will be conspicuous by his absence at the 89th annual Sun Life Financial Central Alberta Amateur, which opens Saturday at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club.

The Red Deer Riggers have some serious momentum on their side, a move-forward act that comes at the most opportune time.

His career may be winding down but Ray Adamson isn’t slowing down.

Clearly, the Red Deer Riggers aren’t interested in being perfect hosts.

It’s Ray Adamson’s title to lose.

The Red Deer Riggers looked nothing like a team that had been idle for two weeks Friday night at Great Chief Park.

There’s another Sutter on the Red Deer Rebels block.

Friday evening’s North American Pony Chuckwagon Championship races at Westerner Days have been cancelled due to wet track conditions. The races are expected to continue Saturday with drier weather in the forecast.

Veteran Ray Adamson of Camrose posted Thursday’s fastest time, a 1:16.59 in the 14th and final heat, and carries a slim lead over Wade Salmond of Weekes, Sask., into today’s third performance of the North American Pony Chuckwagon Championship at the Westerner track.