Alberta Town Wants WMBL Team

Organizers in the City of Brooks in southeast Alberta, Canada, have announced that they are seeking a franchise in the summer collegiate Western Major Baseball League.  The team would play at the recently completed Brooks Quad Ball Complex.  Read more here.  Thanks to Phil Savage for the link.

Dawgs Hire New Operations Manager

PRESS RELEASE – Okotoks Dawgs of the Western Major Baseball League, announce the recent hiring of Angela Cox as Operations Manager. Angie replaces Jim Amy, who will now focus on Food & Beverage. Angie comes to the Dawgs from the University of Kentucky (Wesleyan) where she served as a recruiting administrator, and most recently from Home Run Sports where she served as a

Fort McMurray Representatives Visit Winnipeg, Seek AA Membership (UPDATED)

Tim Reid, CEO of the company that operates MacDonald Island Park in Fort McMurray (AB), was in Winnipeg (MB) Tuesday to meet with officials from the indy pro American Association to make a pitch for membership in the circuit.  The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo councillors recently approved a $127-million expansion

Despite Edmonton’s Departure, Fort McMurray Still On Track for 2013

A few weeks ago, the indy pro Edmonton Capitals decided to withdraw from the North American League and not play in 2012.  This news has not deterred the owners of the proposed new team in Fort McMurray (AB), who still plan to begin play in a new ballpark starting in 2013.  Read more here.

Architects Chosen for Fort McMurray Ballpark Project

The architecture firms ATB and 360 Architecture have been chose to design the new stadium in Fort McMurray (AB), which is expected to house an expansion indy pro North American League franchise beginning in 2013.  Read more here.

Plans Unveiled for Fort McMurray Ballpark

The ownership group proposing to bring a new indy pro North American League franchise to Fort McMurray (AB), has launched an introductory website and unveiled plans for a new multi-purpose ballpark.  View website here.  View video renderings here.