The wait will have to continue for now for baseball fans in Spruce Grove and around Parkland County to see the Energy City Cactus Rats live and in-person.
However, a long-awaited step has been taken as the Western Canadian Baseball League’s board of governors has voted unanimously to allow the team to play its home games at the under-construction Energy City Metro Ballpark for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Read More Spruce Grove Ballpark: A TimelineIt’s almost time to settle some bets.
Over the years, Canadian baseball academies have claimed to the best in the country.
Dawgs Academy in Okotoks will be putting that to the test at home during the inaugural The Road to Okotoks.
Read More The Dawgs’ Road to HomeLuke Mahar put an exclamation point on the end of his first-ever perfect game.
The young righthander was dealing, in every sense of the word, when his Parkland Twins took on the Black Gold 47’s on June 9.
Read More Mahar-velous PerformanceOne of the top umpires in the Western Canadian Baseball League has been recognized for his officiating achievements across several sports in Alberta.
Kris Hartley – who serves as an umpire and an assignor for the 12-team WCBL – was presented with a Technical Official Recognition Award at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 induction ceremony on June 6th in Red Deer.
Read More Hartley HonouredSkyler Stromsmoe has always said he was “more will than skill.”
Back on the family farm near Etzikom, he reflects on his nine-year minor league career and the opportunity to win medals with Baseball Canada.
They may have preferred to settle their differences on the field, but the final four teams remaining in the Prairie Qualifiers for The Road to Okotoks got what they came for.
What started as 13 teams vying for three spots in the inaugural event in Okotoks later this summer turned into a battle of four.
Read More Next Stop: OkotoksThe Western Canadian Baseball League season is in full swing and there are a number of players we’re excited to renew acquaintances with this summer.
Let’s take a look around the WCBL at 25 players we’re pumped to see take the mound, step into the batter’s box or show off their throws from the outfield …
Read More Returning WCBL Players to WatchThe Western Canadian Baseball League hit another home run with its second annual Rural Roots Baseball Classic.
Carnduff did an outstanding job as host and now Joe McFarland shares a few thoughts on where it could go next.
Read More OPINION: What’s Next for the WCBL’s Rural Roots Classic?They have hit the road with the hopes of ending up in Okotoks this summer.
Baseball Canada’s inaugural “The Road to Okotoks” tournament, which will culminate with the Morneau Cup being handed out in the Alberta community in a few weeks, begins with Regional Qualifiers starting today.
Read More First Stop on the Road to OkotoksPlay ball!
Opening Day for the Western Canadian Baseball League is set for Thursday, May 28th across Alberta and Saskatchewan and teams are ready to begin their pursuit of the Harry Hallis Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the WCBL champion.
With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at each club and see what we can expect from them during the 2026 season.
Read More 2026 WCBL Season Preview