Between the Smithbilt/Cam Clark Ford Gala and the inaugural C Cup Classic charity race, an impressive total of $15,929 was raised over the Horses, Hats and Hope charity weekend. All funds are going directly to support breast cancer research through the Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta (CRINA). The Horses, Hats and Hope gala, hosted […]
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After more than a century, Northlands Park is stepping out of the horse racing business. It has been announced that 2016 will be the final year for Thoroughbred and harness racing at the Edmonton, Alberta venue, home of the Canadian Derby. The news comes as a blow to the industry, as Northlands Park is widely […]
Alberta racing fans have been eagerly awaiting news on the development of the Balzac Racetrack Entertainment Centre. Recently, United Horsemen of Alberta (UHA) president Darcy Marler provided an encouraging update to the industry. At the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association’s annual general meeting in March, Marler announced that funding for the project has now been secured. […]
