2026 Olds Farmers and Farmerettes Bonspiel recap

The Olds Farmers and Farmerettes Open Bonspiel included fun, fellowship, and competition last week at the Olds Curling Club.

Lorne Anderson won the A Event Championship, the B-event winner was Adam Winter, Brett Houchin captured the C-event, and Gary Richards emerged victorious in the D-event.

Organizers are passing along thanks to all the sponsors who make the annual bonspiel possible and the fans who cheered everyone on all week.

This was the 44th year for the Olds Farmers Bonspiel and this time around it featured an open format for mixed teams with each one requiring a minimum of two spots for either active or retired farmers.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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