79th edition of the Big Horn Stampede in Caroline kicks off the FCA rodeo season.

Terry Pengaly with the the BHS shares the details.

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The rodeo grounds are located 5 kilometers west of Caroline.

Camping is free, the admission for Saturday & Sunday is $10 for adults & $5 for children.

The PBL opener saw the Cubs post a convincing 10 to nothing 5 inning win over the Olds A's.

Carstairs' offensive attack was led by Centerfielder Kern Watts who drove in a pair with a first inning double - and 2nd baseman Matt Dunn who cranked a 2 run homer to right field in the 3rd.

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The Cubbies also got a fantastic performance from pitcher Brad Regehr - the Carstairs ace gave up just 2 hits and a walk while striking out 5.

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Next action for Carstairs is on the road vs the Irricana Canadians on Tuesday, May 22nd.

The Olds A's will host Irricana on Thursday, May 24th.

The local junior 'A' hockey club handed out the hardware at its annual awards banquet on Saturday night.

Moran also won the most dedicated player & top defensive forward awards.

As the team's graduating captain, Howe informed the crowd via video message that Moran will be wearing the 'C' for the Grizzlys next year.

The 19 year old forward from Calgary had 12 goals and 34 points in 57 regular season games - he added 7 goals and 16 points in 14 playoff games.

Here is a rundown of the other players who were recognized at the awards banquet.

Playoff MVP - Dylan Hubbs

Mitch Owsley - Rookie of the Year

Brandon Clowes - President's Award

Tanner Dunkle - Leading Scorer

Chris Stachiw - Scholastic Award

Spencer Dorowicz - Community Player of the Year

Scott Antonsen - Most Sportsmanlike

Most Improved - Taylor Bilyk

Top Defenseman - Casey Rogers

Tomorrow night the Sundre Elks Club is presenting a CNWA Pro Wrestling event.

Barkley Carrier with the Elks Club says they were looking for a unique way to bring in some funds.

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Carrier says there will also be a 50/50 draw, a silent auction & a concession.

Tickets are $15 each or 4 for $50.

They are available at the Sundre Sobeys or at the door.

Doors open at 6pm and the pro wrestling excitement starts at 7 tomorrow at the Sundre Arena.

Shelly Miller, treasurer of the golf club runs down all the details.

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Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at the Pro Shop at the Didsbury Golf Club.

All the proceeds raised will go towards improving the golf course.

The Didsbury Golf Club fundraiser is this Saturday 6pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Memorial Complex.

Race Director Deanne Jabs says over 300 women have signed up.

The Race begins with a 250m swim at the Olds Aquatic Centre.

Competitors then move on to an 8.2 kilometer bike ride on the highway south of Olds, followed by a 2.5K run on the Olds College Campus.

Jabs encourages the community to come an cheer on the women.

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All proceeds raised will be donated to MitoCanada.

Sunday during the bike portion of the race, traffic south of the aquatic centre will be delayed for the riders safety.

The Mountain View County Adult Learning Society is hosting a golf tournament May 17th at the Sundre Golf Course.

Executive Director of the not-for-profit society, Lana Brammley, explains where the money raised will go.

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The cost to enter is $500 for a team of 4 which includes green fees, cart, dinner & prizes.

The deadline to sign up is April 30th,

Register your team by calling 403 507 7750.

After leading his underdog team to the AJHL Final Four during the 2012 playoffs, Olds Grizzlys graduating Captain Clay Howe has found a place to play next fall.

Howe will suit up for the SAIT Trojans as he will play his college hockey in Calgary.

Head Coach Brett Hopfe says its been special to be a part of Howe's career with the Grizzlys.

Howe played all 150 games of his AJHL career with the Grizzlys - registering 8 goals, 53 points and 251 penalty minutes during that time.

According to Hopfe, Howe was everything you could hope for in a leader.

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In 2011-2012, Howe played 58 games and contributed a career high 5 goals and 25 points with Olds  - he added 7 assists in 14 games during the Grizzlys playoff run.

Sundre's Rebecca Konschuh will be making her first trip to Europe in March - and she'll be doing as part of a championship curling rink.

Konschuh is the second for Joceyln Petermans women's junior team that defeated Manitoba on Saturday to earn the right to represent Canada at the world championships in Sweden next month.

After winning at the provincial level, she says they were prepared for whatever the rest of the country could offer.

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Konschuh has been curling since age 9 and has been part of this current team of girls for 3 years.

She's thrilled to qualify for a trip to Sweden to represent her country.

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The national junior women's title was the 6th for Alberta - its the first since Heather Nedohin in 1996.

Coincidentally, Nedohin will be the skip for Alberta's entry this year at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts which begins on Saturday in Red Deer.