The Dawgs dismantled the Cactus Rats 11-3 in a Saturday night special at Seaman Stadium. The game, held in Okotoks, saw the home team dominate from start to finish.
Game Highlights
Calgary's offense exploded early, scoring multiple runs in the first inning. The pitching staff held the Cactus Rats to just three runs, securing a comfortable win.
Key contributions came from several players, though specific statistics were not immediately available.
The victory adds to the Dawgs' strong record this season as they continue their push toward the playoffs.
Other News Briefs
In other local and national news: Toronto's FIFA Fan Fest opened after a severe weather delay. Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run linked to a North York brawl. British Columbia's snowpacks are measuring far below normal ahead of wildfire season. Vancouver deployed 1,200 police officers on the first World Cup match day.
Alberta announced a $25 million fund over five years for artists and arts organizations. An Australian woman survived a harrowing night stuck on Highway 1 after a biking weekend in the mountains. CTV News Ottawa provided FIFA World Cup coverage updates. A Glebe school cancelled a Pride month drag queen storytime event. Montreal North's mayor urged residents to report racism involving police.
Quebec Liberals sent a formal notice to the PQ regarding comments on organized crime. A pro-separation billboard remained past its removal deadline in an Alberta town. Premier Danielle Smith was unclear about next steps for the Water Not Coal petition. A man died following a rollover in Kings County, P.E.I. The old Halifax library and Delmore Daye's former home will be discussed at council next week. Winnipeg police requested public help to identify a suspect in a child sexual assault case. A North End block party was cancelled over safety concerns.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders focused solely on 2026 as they unveiled their 2025 championship banner. They opened their Grey Cup defense with a comeback win over the Lions. Top stories of the week included five children killed in a crash, a dog saving a family from fire, and new hope for a Guelph boy. Teenagers were arrested after a gun was pulled during a Cambridge confrontation. A Sudbury dispatcher remembered as a 'calm, steady voice' on 911 died suddenly. OPP launched a safety blitz after a crash that killed five children in rural Ontario. A Mount Brydges man was charged in an alleged 3D-printed firearm manufacturing investigation. Grand Bend bridge work is a week behind schedule, reopening in July. Barrie's Sunday airshow was pushed back by an hour and a half. Kayakers lost their way in a storm near Waubaushene. A woman was in life-threatening condition after being struck on Ouellette Avenue in Windsor. One person was taken to hospital after a Kingsville crash. A new park space is coming to Colwood as the Beachlands Development moves forward. A former pro hockey player said his greatest accomplishment was not his record-breaking goal. OPP launched a safety blitz after the fatal crash. Vancouver deployed 1,200 police officers on the first World Cup match day.
In international news, Donald Trump held phone calls with Putin and Zelensky on his 80th birthday. Armenia's elections regulator confirmed victory for the PM's party in a poll closely watched by Russia.
In politics, ahead of the G7, Mark Carney said no one country or institution will characterize the new world order. Carney received a warm welcome while visiting his family's ancestral home in County Mayo. Minister Miller insisted Canada won't capitulate to Trump on a social media ban, stating 'Kids just aren't on the bargaining table.'
In business, Air Canada and its unionized workers struck a tentative deal. Retailers like Ikea are going big on small stores. Telecoms are boosting cellular networks during the World Cup with COWs, antennas, and FIFA-related infrastructure.
In health, Ebola cases in eastern Congo climbed to 782 with 181 deaths. Doctors in England are looking to move to Canada amid labour unrest. A researcher found 13 ticks in one hour as Canada deals with early cases.
In entertainment, Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, died at 100. Trump's DOJ approved the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, with potential state lawsuits looming. A Bruce Springsteen museum is set to open in New Jersey.
In sports, Japan's tidiness at the World Cup was noted: 'A bird that flies never leaves a trace.' Canadian players could be picked for the PWHL draft in a few days. Mayhem marred euphoria as New York City celebrated the Knicks' first championship in 53 years.
In lifestyle, the world wants more high-protein products but there's not enough whey. Gen Zers are more risk-averse, ruining their dating lives. As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on alien life's meaning for religion.
In climate and environment, a submersible ride revealed a vast whale graveyard holding more than just bones. Canada's summer forecast: what to expect after a cooler, wetter spring. Storm threat shifts into the East after tornadoes and winds killed 3 and leveled homes in the central U.S.
In sci-tech, humans prefer to walk counter-clockwise, scientists find, but no one knows why. Apple's big Siri update is here; now the real challenge begins. The strongest influence on children's brains may not be what many expect, a study suggests.
