Olympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremonies on Feb. 12. Lighting the cauldron marks the beginning of the Games. 
By Chelsea Grainger, student-reporter

A serious abdominal injury hobbled Calgary Skeleton racer Jeff Pain at the Vancouver Olympic Games and kept him off the podium, but it didn’t prevent him from revelling in the wonder of the Olympic experience.  Pain shares some of his Olympic memories with Beacon readers via photos he took in Vancouver. Continue Reading

There will be Oval racing in Calgary for 2010 at Race City Motorsport Park.  The Calgary Oval Racing Association (CORA), a Non-Profit Association was formed December 03/08 for the purpose of setting up and operating safe and fair motor races. Continue Reading

By Markham Hislop, editor

Years ago, it might have been during the Salt Lake City Olympics in 2002, the American coach wondered on national TV why the Canadian team sometimes played dump-and-chase hockey.  When you have the puck, why give it away?  I remember him calling that strategy “dumb.” Continue Reading

It was a scoring opportunity for the Calgary Royals against the Flames Friday night
By Josh Humphries, student-reporter

For one Calgary team it was the end of a rough season, for another it was a time to celebrate. The Calgary Flames midget AAA squad completed the two game sweep of the Calgary Royals in the Alberta Midget Hockey League round one playoff series.  This game, much like the first one, was a close match with good scoring chances on both sides. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Todd Hirsch

It’s hard to believe that it’s already half over! After a 22-year wait, the Olympic Winter Games have returned to Canada, and the party has been unforgettable. Continue Reading

AAA Midget Buffs’ scoring opportunity against the Ernie’s Sports GP Storm Sunday at the Acadia Recreation Centre

The Calgary Midget AAA Buffaloes wrapped up their 2009-2010 regular season play on Sunday afternoon as they welcomed the Grand Prairie Storm to town. The Buffs were looking to gain momentum and a first round bye in round 1 of the AMHL playoffs. The game didn’t start well for the Buffs as they surrendered the first goal of the game. However before the period ended the Buffs took the lead 2-1. Continue Reading

By Josh Humphries, student-reporter

The Calgary Buffaloes had a rough time Wednesday night with the Red Deer Rebels at the Acadia Recreation Centre.  The Buffs came out looking to play a solid game and gain some momentum heading into the AMHL playoffs. Continue Reading

Race City’s uncertain future appears to be a little brighter today after owner Art Mackenzie reported he had reached a tentative deal with City Hall to keep the motorsport facility open for another two seasons.  Continue Reading

Art Mackenzie appears to have bought two more racing seasons for Calgary motorsport fans.  After that, under a tentative deal reached last Thursday, Race City Motorsports will close its doors for the last time.  Continue Reading

If I hear Jarome Iginla say “We really need to improve” one more time I’m going to start cheering for the Vancouver Canucks.  Seriously.  When is the buck finally going to stop with the captain?  Every season the wheels fall off for the Flames and Iginla is never called to account.  Continue Reading