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Farmer’s Bonspiel set for January 30

    There are still spots for teams wanting to get on the ice at one of the biggest bonspiels of the season. This of course is the Farmer’s Bonspiel, starting January 30.
   The week-long tournament at the Drumheller rink concludes with dinner at the Munson Hall, and promises great action on the ice, and lots of fun.
   Organizer Len Sharpe says there is still room for teams to register for the tournament.
“We don’t turn anybody away,” said Sharpe. “Biggest bonspiel in the area, I think. I don’t know of any that get more teams than ours gets.”
   He says teams come from surrounding communities including Rumsey, Hanna, Three Hills, Rockyford, Hussar and Rosebud to name a few.
   If you are not a curler but want to get involved in the tournament, Sharpe says there are opportunities to act as a sponsor for the tournament, or to donate a prize.
   For more information on how to sponsor, donate a prize, or enter a team, contact Sharpe at 403-321-0455.

Get your club known at Sports, Recreation & Arts Expo

    For sports, recreation, or arts clubs seeking to expand their membership, an opportunity to showcase what you’re offering is just around the corner.
   The Sports, Recreation & Arts Expo, sponsored by the Town of Drumheller, is getting the word out to clubs and businesses wishing to participate. The expo will be held on March 7 and applications to be involved are available.
   “If, for example, a sports club is at the event, it’s a chance to increase recruitment and their league,” said Heather Little, Marketing and Events Officer for the Badlands Community Facility.
   There are several ways to get involved, such as sponsorship, setting up an exhibit booth, or a chance to demonstrate what you do, for example a dance routine or martial arts sparring.
   Last fall there were 200 attendees perusing the options available in Drumheller.
   “It’s a one-stop shop for residents to see what’s going on in the valley for sports, recreation, and arts and sign up for it in one place,” said Little.
   The expo is scheduled to be held in the new Badlands Community Facility on March 7.
   For anyone wishing to sponsor, set up an exhibit, or give a demonstration, more information and the application form can be found at www.dinosaurvalley.com/town-page or by contacting Heather Little at 403-823-1333.
   To complement the expo The Drumheller Mail will be releasing it’s second annual Spring/Summer Program Guide. The guide, released at the same time as the expo, lists the dates, times, locations, and contact information for the featured clubs, an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to get active. The guide will also highlight which clubs will be present at the expo.
   To get your club in the guide, contact Kathryn Chambers or Wendy Braun at 403-823-2580 or at sales@drumhellermail.com.

Sabres finish fourth at home tourney

    The St. Anthony’s Sabres finished in fourth place at their home tournament over the weekend.
   The Sabres invited strong teams from the zone and beyond to compete at the eighth annual tournament. A last minute cancellation by Forestburg for Friday night’s games saw the Sabres ending up with a bye to face Rosemary after they defeated Youngstown.
   The Sabres started slow and were not able to make up the gap against the solid Rosemary defense and a strong zone press. Tanner Borowicz was the high scorer for the Sabres with 30 points in the 100-58 loss.
   This put the Sabres in the third place match to face Heritage Christian Academy, who are ranked fifth in the province at the 1A level.
     Again the Sabres were slow out of the gates, but they pulled it together and matched Heritage point for point for most of the second half but, they were not able to close the gap in the 96-69 loss. Borowicz scored 16 points while Jordan Comstock scored 15 points and led the team in assists and steals.
   The Sabres were hoping they would get on track this week as they faced Trochu on Tuesday night. Results not available at press time.

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