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The Stettler Figure Skating Club 2023 senior skaters were Kingsley Armstrong, Lexi Johnson, Claire Satre and Katie Wengryn. (Stettler Figure Skating Club photo)

Stettler Figure Skating Club finishes season with Carnival performance

The Stettler Figure Skating Club concluded its 2022-23 skating season in grand…

The U15 3Cs Coyotes are Hockey Alberta’s 2023 Tier 2 champions, a first since the 3Cs program began. (Tasha Bozek Facebook photo)

U15 3Cs Coyotes Hockey Alberta 2023 champions

The East-Central Alberta-based U15 3Cs Coyotes are Hockey Alberta’s 2023 Provincial Champions.…

During the stop at the SRC, Churchill allowed the opportunity for photos with himself, and the Grey Cup. (Carson Ellis photo)

Homegrown Stettler talent Theren Churchill brings Grey Cup home

By Carson Ellis The 2022-2023 season has been one that former Wm…

  • Mar 23, 2023
The Donalda Girls Basketball Junior High team has won the CWAJHAA title for 2023. (Facebook photo)

Donalda Girls Basketball wins CWAJHAA title

After a couple of close games, the Donalda School Girls Basketball team…

The Donalda Girls Basketball Junior High team has won the CWAJHAA title for 2023. (Facebook photo)
A Central Alberta umpires association is looking for members before the upcoming season. (File photo)

Central Alberta softball umpire association in need of members

With softball season just around the corner, the members of Central Alberta…

A Central Alberta umpires association is looking for members before the upcoming season. (File photo)
In net for the Imperials was Jordan McCallum. (Carson Ellis photo)

Stettler Imperials win at home, lose playoff series

Stettler Imperials’ season came to an end the last weekend of February

  • Feb 27, 2023
In net for the Imperials was Jordan McCallum. (Carson Ellis photo)
Mikayla Hoffman and her horse Eli in competition. (Photo submitted)

Ponoka rider wins Florida competition

‘He is an amazing athlete and the best teammate I could ask for,’ Hoffman says.

  • Feb 24, 2023
Mikayla Hoffman and her horse Eli in competition. (Photo submitted)
Some bumping and crashing is happening behind the Forestburg Flyers net. (Krista Comeau photo)
Some bumping and crashing is happening behind the Forestburg Flyers net. (Krista Comeau photo)
Stettler’s Sydney Poapst dribbles up the court during an exhibition game for Team Alberta. (Photo contributed by Sydney Poapst)
Stettler’s Sydney Poapst dribbles up the court during an exhibition game for Team Alberta. (Photo contributed by Sydney Poapst)
Stettler Imperials hosted the Melbourne Outlaws at home on Feb. 10. (Facebook photo)

Stettler Imperials back in the win column

One game remains in the regular season

Stettler Imperials hosted the Melbourne Outlaws at home on Feb. 10. (Facebook photo)
Top teams from all events were all awarded prizes. (Photo submitted)

Stettler Curling Club hosts annual Farmer’s Bonspiel

The Stettler Curling Club held it’s annual Farmer-Farmette Bonspiel over the weekend…

Top teams from all events were all awarded prizes. (Photo submitted)
A Hughendon Jet gets low to block a shot during a Stettler Imperial 5-on-3. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler Imperials grounded by Hughenden Jets

The floundering Stettler Imperials were grounded by the Hughenden Jets on Jan.…

A Hughendon Jet gets low to block a shot during a Stettler Imperial 5-on-3. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Claye Spady and Dalton Zemanek battle over the puck. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Claye Spady and Dalton Zemanek battle over the puck. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Imperials goalie Jordan McCallum makes another save as Provost Combine forward Carter Trenerry moves in on the net. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Imperials goalie Jordan McCallum makes another save as Provost Combine forward Carter Trenerry moves in on the net. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
The Stettler Imperials circa 1965. (Photo submitted)

UPDATE: The Stettler Imperials have a long and storied history

By Carson Ellis The Imperials hockey team has had a long history…

  • Jan 9, 2023
The Stettler Imperials circa 1965. (Photo submitted)
Imperial defenceman DJ Kistner grabs the puck and carries it out of the zone with Irma Aces Kylar Erickson hot on his heels. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
Imperial defenceman DJ Kistner grabs the puck and carries it out of the zone with Irma Aces Kylar Erickson hot on his heels. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
The Stettler Wildcats brought home several different awards during the recent league banquet. (Dave Morris photo)

Stettler Wildcats bring home league MVP, other awards

The Stettler Wildcats were honoured during the league banquet earlier in December.…

The Stettler Wildcats brought home several different awards during the recent league banquet. (Dave Morris photo)
The staff at the Valley Ski Hill north of Castor are working hard to get snow made and runs groomed. (Photo submitted)

Preparations underway to get Alliance Valley Ski Hill Open for Season

Nestled in the valley in between the counties of Flagstaff and Paintearth…

The staff at the Valley Ski Hill north of Castor are working hard to get snow made and runs groomed. (Photo submitted)
Zeke Thurston, of Big Valley, Alta., rides Business Girl during saddle bronc rodeo semi-finals action at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, July 17, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Big Valley’s Zeke Thurston wins third world saddle bronc crown of his career

Zeke Thurston of Big Valley, Alta., won a world championship in saddle…

Zeke Thurston, of Big Valley, Alta., rides Business Girl during saddle bronc rodeo semi-finals action at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, July 17, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Imperials goalie Davin Mattestad proved an impossible challenge for the visiting Coronation Royals, shutting them out. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Stettler Imperials dominate in recent game against Coronation Royals

The Stettler Imperials hosted the Coronation Royals in what was to become…

Imperials goalie Davin Mattestad proved an impossible challenge for the visiting Coronation Royals, shutting them out. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)