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Monday, 29 June 2020 13:42
The horses come first in life
They are partners: the horses and the trainer, Dave Nicholson. More than anything else in his life, the horses come first. Everything else is in a dead-heat for second. This…
Monday, 22 June 2020 17:22
Handle record for opening night at Century Mile
It was surreal in every sense. Thoroughbred racing opened Sunday night at Century Mile without any fans. Yet they still bet $572,000 which is the highest handle ever for an…
Monday, 15 June 2020 16:40
Smart Fix - the come-from-behind artist
With a running style that sees Smart Fix come from the clouds it isn’t hard to pick out last year’s Alberta Horse of the Year: she’s the one that will…
Friday, 29 May 2020 15:58
2019 CTHS Alberta Award Winners
Champion Claimer The H.B.P.A. Trophy SUPREME RUSH Champion Sprinter The Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Trophy BAR NO Q Champion Two Year Old Filly The Dwight McLellan Trophy PEARL OF…
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 14:28
Century Downs cancellation of May 16, 17, 18, 23, 24. 30 AND 31
May 11, 2020 Mr. Paul Ryneveld Managing Director - Racing Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Century Mile Racetrack and Casino 260 Century Downs Drive Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0VS…
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Wednesday, 13 May 2020 14:22
Century Mile cancellation of May 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31
May 11, 2020 Mr. Paul Ryneveld Managing Director - Racing Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Century Mile Racetrack and Casino 260 Century Downs Drive Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0VS…
Monday, 27 April 2020 15:53
Century Mile cancellation of May 2, 3, 9 and 10 race days
April 24, 2020 Mr. Paul Ryneveld Managing Director - Racing Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Century Mile Racetrack and Casino 260 Century Downs Drive Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0VS…
Monday, 27 April 2020 15:44
Century Downs cancellation of May 2, 3, 9 and 10 race days
April 24, 2020 Mr. Paul Ryneveld Managing Director - Racing Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Century Mile Racetrack and Casino 260 Century Downs Drive Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0VS…
Tuesday, 07 April 2020 20:41
Federal Wage Subsidy And The Horse Racing Industry
Recently, the Government of Canada announced its Emergency Employer Wage Subsidy Program. Standardbred Canada has broken down how the $71 billion program may be applicable to those in the Standardbred…
Tuesday, 07 April 2020 20:18
CERB Assistance for those impacted by COVID-19
If you work in the horse racing industry and have stopped working due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for Canada’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Benefit. Please note: Applications…
Friday, 20 March 2020 13:42
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) - Financial Relief and Support Initiatives
New financial relief measures for affected Albertans: Support for Albertans Support for Employers Decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship: Support for Canadians Income Support for Canadians Who Need It…
Tuesday, 17 March 2020 16:35
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) - Statement from Horse Racing Alberta
With the recent COVID-19 announcement by the Alberta Government, Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) in co-operation with our Stakeholders have been left with no choice but to temporarily suspend racing in…
Monday, 16 March 2020 17:18
COVID-19 Update - Horse Racing Alberta Statement
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is responsible for protecting the health, safety and well being of our fans, employees, racing officials, racing participants and horse people. Amid the ongoing growing concerns…
Monday, 02 March 2020 16:23
2020 Economic Benefits of Horse Racing in Alberta (video)
The Alberta Horse Racing and Breeding Industry releases new economic impact numbers. Employing Albertans, caring for our horses, contributing to the economy.
Produced by Horse Racing Alberta Marketing and…
Monday, 02 March 2020 16:20
The Economic Impacts of Horse Breeding, Raising and Racing in Alberta (2019)
Total Economic Impact The activities associated with Alberta’s horse racing industry, including breeding, raising, and racing, are greatly beneficial to the provincial economy. Our findings reveal that these benefits amounted…
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