Horse Racing Alberta

• Career fair attracts Albertan youth, hope to bolster future work force of agriculture industry

  Dozens of youth from across the province had the opportunity to learn about a career in the agriculture industry, amid efforts to bolster its future workforce.

  Economy

  Nov 13, 2022
  
• Infinite Patience pays off for Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

  The first big win of the fall for Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was on dirt, not on ice.

  Sports

  Sep 13, 2021
  
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• Owners of horse disqualified as winner of 2017 Canadian Derby lose appeal

  The owners of a horse that was disqualified after initially winning the Canadian Derby more than three years ago have lost a bid to reclaim the title.

  Sports

  Nov 23, 2020
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• Hold your horses: Alberta court hears details of fight over disqualified horse in Canadian Derby

  Chief Know It All, Double Bear or Trooper John? A fight over which horse won a Canadian Derby race in 2017 is to be heard in court this week.

  Canada

  May 8, 2019
• Final season of thoroughbred horse racing takes off at Northlands Park

  Thoroughbreds will be taking to the track at Northlands to kick off the final season of racing before moving to the new facility next year.

  Canada

  May 5, 2018
• New track delayed; horse racing to stay at Northlands a little longer

  Horse racing will continue to take place at Northlands until the new Century Mile Racetrack opens in 2019.

  Features

  May 3, 2018
• 10-year deal brings thoroughbred horse racing back to Calgary

  After a nine-year absence, thoroughbred racing returned to the Calgary area this season at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.

  Nov 4, 2017
• AGLC approves horse racing track near Edmonton International Airport

  Plans for a horse racing track south of Edmonton near the airport have been given the green light from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.

  Entertainment

  Mar 27, 2017
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• Century Casinos plans to build new horse-racing track south of Edmonton

  Century Casinos has been chosen by Horse Racing Alberta to build, own and operate a new horse racing track in the Edmonton area.

  Features

  Sep 19, 2016
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• 4 proposals submitted to build horse racing facility in Edmonton area

  Four organizations have officially thrown their hat into the race to build, own and operate a horse racing track in the Edmonton area.

  Economy

  Aug 9, 2016