Category Archives: Local Sports
Red Deer Rebels named WHL's Scholastic Team of the Year
The Red Deer Rebels have been named the 2023-24 winner of the Jim Donlevy Memorial Trophy as Scholastic Team of the Year. The award was renamed in 2019 after Donlevy who was the league's longtime dire...
Apr 30, 2024 (rdnewsNOW)
Devon getting new AJHL team, and Whitecourt Wolverines staying put
As it turns out, the Whitecourt Wolverines don't appear to be going anywhere, and expansion, not relocation, is on the horizon for the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL).The Wolverines now previous o...
Apr 26, 2024
Central Alberta Buccaneers gearing up for competitive 2024 AFL season
The Central Alberta Buccaneers are getting closer to what should be an exciting 2024 Alberta Football League (AFL) season.The team's six-game regular season schedule begins June 1, with subsequent gam...
Apr 24, 2024
St. Patrick’s Community School Esports team wins top spot in national tournament
St. Patrick's Community School's Celtics Esports Team Green clinched the U-15 title at the Esports Canada EDU 2024 Spring Rocket League Tournament this weekend. On April 20, the event showcased esport...
Apr 23, 2024
Rebels Josephson added to Canada's National Men's Under-18 team for 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship
Hockey Canada has announced the addition of five players to Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team for the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship, April 25-May 5, in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland. Goaltender: Ja...
Apr 23, 2024
Red Deer Ringette hosts free session for kids this Sunday
Red Deer Ringette is hosting a free "Come Try It" event for kids this Sunday. Held at the Servus Arena on April 28, kids aged four to 16 will have a chance at trying the "fastest game on ice".Organize...
Apr 23, 2024
Graduating Rebels & coach talk playoff exit, gratefulness and advice
Despite the circumstances, there's a lot of appreciation pouring out of three graduating Red Deer Rebels.The end to the season was 'unfortunate,' as put by Elias Carmichael, one of three now former Re...
Apr 20, 2024
BCHL announces 2023-24 All-Star teams
The BCHL has announced its 2023-24 All-Stars.The teams were determined after a vote was conducted with the 17 B.C. broadcasters. These All-Star Teams only include the 17 B.C. clubs, the league says.In...
Apr 18, 2024
Rebels' time in WHL playoffs comes to a close with 7-0 loss against the Blades
It was an emotional and somber night at the Peavey Mart Centrium on Wednesday as the Red Deer Rebels ended their time in the WHL playoffs following a 7-0 loss against the Saskatoon Blades. In a best-o...
Apr 17, 2024
Rebels lose 8-5 in hard battle against the Blades for game three of playoff series
A true testament of never giving up, the Red Deer Rebels lost 8-5 in their third game of the WHL playoff series against the Saskatoon Blades on Tuesday night at the Peavey Mart Centrium. In a best-of-...
Apr 16, 2024