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For over 70 years, the Calgary Booster Club has been dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and promoting amateur sport in Calgary and beyond. Our News section is your source for historical moments, athlete spotlights, event updates, and stories that showcase the impact of sport in our community.

From honoring Sportsperson of the Year recipients to sharing the achievements of young athletes, coaches, and volunteers, we highlight the people and moments that shape Calgary’s sporting legacy. Whether it’s past milestones, upcoming events, or behind-the-scenes insights, this is where you’ll find stories that inspire.

Stay connected, celebrate sport, and be part of the legacy.

Home Sweet Home

Memories of a Stanley Cup championship and a Conn Smythe Trophy are still fresh for Cale Makar and his family, who recently enjoyed being recognized in their hometown of Calgary.

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BOWES KNOWS

Nearly 15 years later, the Lucy Tries Sports series now has six books to its name, including Bowes’ latest offering, Lucy Tries Baseball. It’s been a labour of love for the author, who sees the books as serving two purposes.

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Calgary Roughnecks Set for NLL Playoffs 

The Calgary Roughnecks head into the postseason as the second seed in the West and will host Panther City in the first-round single-elimination game on Saturday, May 6th at 7:30 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Q&A with Greg Peterson

After being named the 2023 Sportsperson of the Year by the Calgary Booster Club, Greg answered a few questions from reporters about the prestigious honour and what it means to him.

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69th Annual Sports Gala Recap

The Calgary Booster Club’s 69th Annual Sports Gala, a celebration of the city’s sports community, took place on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre with over 300 people in attendance.

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Q&A with Isabelle Weidemann

Isabelle Weidemann was recently named the winner of the Calgary Booster Club’s Henry Viney Trophy, presented annually to the city’s top female athlete.

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Jackie Robinson Comes to Calgary

Just two months after winning his first and only World Series – which was also the first and only title the Brooklyn Dodgers captured – Jackie Robinson found himself in Calgary and, well, he was introduced to a folksy Alberta tradition.

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Q&A with Kaitlyn Ross

Calgarian Kaitlyn Ross, who was named the most valuable player of the U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship, was between the pipes for the Mount Royal University (MRU) Cougars.

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Host Trojans crowned CCAA Champions

Riding the wave of the home crowd in Calgary, the SAIT Trojans, making their sixth consecutive appearance on the national stage, finally got the job done as they defeated the Dawson Blues 96-81 to claim the gold medal on Sunday.

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Calgary Booster Club Adds Storyteller to Roster

In an ongoing effort to celebrate outstanding athletes, volunteers and others involved in the city’s vibrant sports scene, the Calgary Booster Club has hired Ian Wilson as the new Content Manager for the organization’s communications department. 

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Like Dad And Brothers, Lowry’s Hockey Continues

Tessa Lowry is advancing her hockey adventure, taking on a coaching role with the SAIT Trojans women’s team, which stands as the only all-female hockey staff in the ACAC. “It’s empowering to see that,” said the 24-year-old daughter of Dave Lowry.

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