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When I first heard the news I was in shock. It didnt feel real. The last thing I thought to do was put something on Facebook. Im not really great with these kind of things but someone like this deserves to be honored and remembered.

I am truly sorry to see our good friend go so suddenly. As anyone who met him, even once, knows. Dean was as good as they come. Always in good spirits. Always filled with joy and excitement. Joking around and laughing. He truly embodied the fun atmosphere. He loved this game, and he loved all of us. I still remember the first time Dean came to the club, almost 4 years ago. His eyes lit up like a little kid. He had been playing in a small local league with backyard equipment and to see all the boards and real bags, tablets. He was so taken aback. You could tell he was finding something he was going to love. It definitely helped he got paired up with my dad that night and won the whole thing. I'm so lucky I got to capture the smile he had holding that money and standing up on the podium that night.

From there on Dean and his entire family, Susan especially, became a huge part of our club. They did so many things without ever being asked too. Always trying to help the club grow and feel more like a family. Dean always stayed until the end, even if he was out and helped pack up chairs and tables. Susan always brought chips and snacks from Dean's work and put them out for everyone. They made every night feel a little more homey and I can never show my appreciation for their efforts and presence. This truly hurts.

Dean always called me sensei, he'd always give me a little playful shove if I hit a big shot and when you got paired up with him he gave you 110% and always wanted to play his best. Im going to miss him greatly. Dean was such a great guy. I hope, I know hes playing somewhere right now and having a great time. I know he will be there with us at every event going forward in spirit. Hopefully we can live up to the fun and playful energy he used to bring. We will miss you Dean. Just know how loved you were and rest easy brother.

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And with that, the 2026 ACL Season for us here at Big Bucks is officially over!

Thank you to everyone all year! If you attended league nights, any regional or provincial level events. Even every person who tuned into the live feed at any point all year. Without all of you and your support we wouldnt be able to do everything we do and continue the growth of this game we all love. Big plans and big goals for next year and next season!!

Provincials was a successful weekend! Especially when the goal is providing a fun competitive weekend filled with laughter and great people! Each year we get bigger and bigger. Over 💲2670 was paid out this weekend across all the winners in all events!! Everyone who made the podium and got paid is listed below!

Singles 🧍‍♂️

Tier 1️⃣

Craig Halford 🥇
Jordan Hendrickson 🥈
Nik Finkle 🥉

Tier 2️⃣

Skyden Becks 🥇
Robynn Garbowski 🥈
Carston Tourout 🥉

Tier 3️⃣/4️⃣

Nick Jerred 🥇
Jason Stratton 🥈
Donna Stratton 🥉

Tier 5️⃣

Colleen Crawford 🥇
Stephanie Finkle 🥈
Heather Smith 🥉

Doubles 👬

Tier 1️⃣

Craig Halford & Rob Ayres 🥇
Phil Lloyd & Miss Mac 🥈

Tier 2️⃣

Nik Finkle & Evan Jardine 🥇
Lindy Bowler & Dirk Tomkins 🥈

Tier 3️⃣

Donna Stratton & Jason Stratton 🥇
Dawn Thurmeier & Jackie Bruens 🥈

Womens 👩‍🦰

Miss Mac 🥇
Kathy Seibel 🥈

Juniors - Noah Heyninck 🥇

Seniors - Peter Gunn 🥇

Top 32 Blind Draw 👬

Craig Halford & Lindy Bowler 🥇

A/B Blind Draw Crew Cup 👬👭

Aaron, Jackie, Mike, Jesse 🥇
Jacqueline, Ryan, LT, Phil 🥈

This weekend! Who's getting excited. Grab your partner!

Dont forget to sign up for womens juniors and seniors!

Mark your Calendars!

ACL Alberta Provincials will be the first weekend of June!

Friday - Blind Draw Crew Cup like Best In The West 26!

Saturday - Category Singles in the morning, followed by Rounders and Sit & Go's all day!

Sunday - lower tier singles in the morning, FREE Top 32 Blind Draw, higher tier singles to follow!

ACL Alberta Provincials are exclusive to Alberta residents

Top 32 standings will be taken on June 4th to see who is eligible. In the event someone from the top 32 can't make it we will not add people outside the 32. Blind draw will be straight double elimination. Prizes and Hardware for winners.

Top 32 players in ACL Alberta standings at the end of the 2026 season will all receive a free jersey with their name and ranking commemorating their season and how they finished.

Well with the ACL Canada Newfoundland Open done, we have a very clear picture of the ACL Alberta Top 32 standings!

This next weekend we will have our Alberta Provincial Championships. For most of us Provincials will be the last chance to finish the season in the Top 32 and earn one of the Alberta Top 32 jerseys!

The race is a lot tighter to make it in then you think. Almost anyone in the top 50 could come out this weekend and break into the Top 32

Dont forget about the FREE Top 32 Blind Draw we are going to have on Sunday. Plaques and Prizes for the winning team!

"ACL Big Bucks Swap #103 Mini Boards!" Winners 🏆

This was probably the most fun i personally had in a long time. It was awesome seeing everyone laughing and struggling and enjoying the game like it was their first time playing. Definitely will want to do this again next year. Big thanks to everyone who donated or brought their mini boards so we could make this happen!!

Tomorrow is our last league night of the season!

We did everything the same just on the Mini's 😂 Congrats to Aaron, Jesse & Jeff for taking down Pile Up. The airmail was hit again by Jordan lol the new craig. We did one big group and had Top with Middle on the wheel.

Bill & Skyden took 1st 🥇
Throwing Mini's

Aaron & Joan took 2nd 🥈
Throwing Mini's

Jordan & Don took 3rd 🥇
Throwing Mini's

ACL Swap #104 is tomorrow! It is our last dance! See you all there!

"ACL Big Bucks Swap #102" Winners 🏆

We had another fun night with a nice big group out on a beautiful day.

Tomorrow is our last local night of the season!

Congrats to Jackie, Carston & Skyden for taking down Pile Up. The airmail was absolutely drained by Jordan on this week.. Tier 1 was Blind Draw Tier 2 was Top with Bottom!

In Tier 1

Jordan & Skyden took 1st 🥇
Throwing Guadians

Aaron & Geoff took 2nd 🥈
Throwing ProSnipers

In Tier 2

Rylan & Kyle took 1st 🥇
Throwing ProSniper Elites

Jeff & Chris took 2nd 🥈
Throwing Myths

ACL Swap #104 is tomorrow! See you all there!

"ACL Big Bucks Swap #101" Winners 🏆

We had a fun filled night the week before with a great group of people! May is our last month so we only have a couple weeks left!

With that being said we are running tomorrow night on mini boards! We were going to do it on the last night but with a big group being gone in Newfoundland next week I wanted to move it up!

Congrats to Evan, Rylan & Ian for taking down Last Man Standing. The airmail was untouched that night but last week was a different story. Tier 1 was Top with Middle Tier 2 was Blind draw!

In Tier 1

Jordan & David took 1st 🥇
Throwing ProSniper Elites

Aaron & Evan took 2nd 🥈
Throwing ProSnipers

In Tier 2

Henri & Kevin took 1st 🥇
Throwing Viper RS

Jeff & Joan took 2nd 🥈
Throwing Mach 3s

ACL Swap #103 is tomorrow! See you all there!