Local Sports

Cochrane Cowboys/St. Timothy Thunder School wrestler Connor McNeice finished in 17th place at the World Cup of wrestling in Slovakia.

Dedication, hard work and perseverance will get you places. Cochrane’s Connor Branch channelled them into a spot with the Carleton University Ravens men’s basketball program.

Two young Cochrane-area cowboys have burned their brand into the future of pro rodeo.

Two young Cochrane-area cowboys have burned their brand into the future of pro rodeo.

Mac Chaisson’s Canada Cup experience ended with a bang. But it wasn’t the kind of bang he was hoping for. He got knocked out of the July 9 semifinal against Saskatchewan after getting his bell rung.

Count coach Scott Megraw as just one of many impressed with the rapid development of rugby player Kelsey McKinnon.

Mac Chaisson’s Canada Cup experience ended with a bang. But it wasn’t the kind of bang he was hoping for. He got knocked out of the July 9 semifinal against Saskatchewan after getting his bell rung.

Count coach Scott Megraw as just one of many impressed with the rapid development of rugby player Kelsey McKinnon.

The Calgary Stampede might be the premier event around town, but the Dogpound rodeo, which will start July 16 at the Dogpound Rodeo Grounds, has been doing its thing for a few years longer and has some of the best local competitors in the business.

The Calgary Stampede might be the premier event around town, but the Dogpound rodeo, which will start July 16 at the Dogpound Rodeo Grounds, has been doing its thing for a few years longer and has some of the best local competitors in the business.