Category Archives: Local Sports

Wildwood Bronc Bustin', Stavely & Innisfail Pro Rodeos
When two superstars meet, the results are often spectacular. And when those superstars are both world champions, the outcome can be magical.That was exactly the case on Saturday night at the Wildwood ...
Jun 21, 2023

Local golfers set to tee-off at Alberta Men's Mid-Master Championship
There is plenty of local representation at the Alberta Men's Mid-Master golf championship being held at the Olds Golf Club this week.The event runs from June 20-22, 2023, with Shiro Mani being the def...
Jun 19, 2023

2023 Dewberry World Chuckwagon Races
It was a great day for chuckwagon racing in the Village of Dewberry Sunday as weather and racetrack conditions were perfect on a highly anticipated final day at the Dewberry World Chuckwagon Races. Wi...
Jun 19, 2023

Football Alberta announced final roster for Team Alberta U16
The following players have been selected to represent Alberta at Football Canada's U16 Western Challenge from July 4-8 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Ben McAuley of Red Deer's Notre Dame High School is the ...
Jun 16, 2023

WHL's Winnipeg Ice moving to Washington
One of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) top teams in recent years will have a new home next season.The WHL announced on the morning of Friday, June 16, 2023, that the Winnipeg Ice have been sold to b...
Jun 16, 2023

Former Rebel among those celebrating Stanley Cup victory in Vegas
A former Red Deer Rebel listed on the active roster of the Las Vegas Golden Knights is celebrating a Stanley Cup victory with his teammates this week. Forward Byron Froese, a Winkler, MB, native is am...
Jun 15, 2023

Final roster announced for Team Alberta U18
After three rounds of camps that has whittled 467 registrants down to the final 40 players who will represent Alberta in the Football Canada Cup, officials with Football Alberta have announced the fin...
Jun 15, 2023

Pro Rodeo Canada weekend highlights
Four rodeos over four days can have a major impact on the standings. And this past weekend was a good example. The busy Alberta run that took in stops at Marwayne (Lea Park Rodeo), Brooks (Newell Pro ...
Jun 14, 2023

Longevity of club & Freeze or Fry meet evidence better facility needed, says past president
The Catalina Swim Club's 70th annual Freeze or Fry meet goes this weekend at Red Deer's downtown Recreation Centre pool, and while it'll be two days full of fun, it begs some other questions.By the wa...
Jun 09, 2023

Rocky bronc rider enjoys successful weekend in Grande Prairie
A three-event rodeo weekend had a large impact on both the Road to the CFR and SMS Equipment Pro Tour races as the CPRA season heats up both on the thermometer and in preparation for the dog days of s...
Jun 08, 2023