Sports

Curtis Cassidy is sitting on top of the world, in so many ways. In the shootout round of RodeoHouston on the weekend, the Donalda cowboy handled his steer in 3.3 seconds to walk away the winner.

Jessica Foley has the talent and athletic ability to be a solid college basketball player.She also has the bloodlines as she follows in the footsteps of her aunt, Kim Foley, who was a star with the University of Lethbridge.

The Calgary Stampeders have signed non-import punter Burke Dales, the club announced Tuesday. Dales initially joined the Stampeders in 2005 and spent four seasons with the club before becoming a free agent after Calgary’s 2008 championship season.

Who’s surprised that the Alberta senior AAA hockey championship series between the Bentley Generals and Stony Plain Eagles has been extended to the limit.

Saints 3 Grizzlys 2OLDS — Travis Rolheiser left the Red Deer Rebels last fall knowing full well that he didn’t fit into the club’s long-term — or even short-term — plans.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers had the Detroit Red Wings on the ropes for two and a half periods, but their failure to deliver a knockout punch left them in a precarious position in the tight Western Conference playoff race.

Health Canada has begun public consultations on whether ski and snowboard helmets should be required by law to meet new guidelines by the Canadian Standards Association.

The Red Deer Skating Club captured 22 medals, including seven gold at the Central Region Open figure skating meet in Rocky Mountain House during the weekend.

Tasheena Sjolie led the Sylvan Lake Nauticals Swim Club at the Alberta age group provincial championships during the weekend.

Flames 5 Red Wings 3CALGARY — It was a forgettable night for Detroit goaltender Chris Osgood.