Category Archives: Local Sports
U18AAA Sutter Fund Chiefs fall to Fraser Valley on road to Esso Cup
The U18AAA Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs put up a valiant effort, but could not beat the Fraser Valley Rush last weekend for a berth in the 2023 Esso Cup.The Chiefs, who won their provincial title a cou...
Apr 15, 2023
Round 2, Game 1: Rebels steal home-ice advantage with series-opening win over Blades
The second round of the WHL playoffs is officially a go, as the Red Deer Rebels topped the Saskatoon Blades in game one Friday night by a score of 3-1.If their first post-season tilt of 2023 is any in...
Apr 14, 2023
Central Sport announces new Chief Executive Officer and Board members
Central Sport has announced their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and members to their Board of Directors.Effective March 2023, officials say new CEO Trevor Thomas will be bringing 25 years of exper...
Apr 14, 2023
Rebels' Kai Uchacz up for WHL Player of the Year
On Wednesday, Red Deer Rebel Kai Uchacz was named the Central Division's finalist for the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy, which goes to the WHL's Player of the Year.Uchacz is the fourth Rebel up for one...
Apr 12, 2023
ASDC Athlete of the Month: April 2023
Alberta Sport Development Centre (ASDC) has returned to its Athlete of the Month program after a long pandemic-induced hiatus.For April 2023, the selection is McKinley Penninga, a 17-year-old Red Deer...
Apr 12, 2023
Football Alberta holding tryouts across the province this month
Both the Encana Dome at Shouldice Park in Calgary and the Foote Bubble on the campus of the University of Alberta in Edmonton will be busy places this April 14-16 weekend as Football Alberta kicks off...
Apr 12, 2023
Rebels refuse underdog label ahead of second round series versus Blades
The Red Deer Rebels could have their hands full with the Saskatoon Blades, the team they'll face starting Friday in the second round of the WHL Playoffs.Just don't call them underdogs.As impressive as...
Apr 12, 2023
Red Deer family prepares to cycle 6,000 km across Canada this May
A fond childhood memory for some may be learning how to ride a bike as their father held the seat underneath. For one Red Deer father, he not only let go of the seat, but hopped on his own bike to rid...
Apr 11, 2023
Rebels' Sedoff and Stoesser finalists for year-end WHL awards
Two more Red Deer Rebels who had outstanding seasons are up for year-end awards. Rhett Stoesser is the Central Division finalist for the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy for WHL Goaltender of the Year, whil...
Apr 11, 2023 Christoffer Sedoff (left) and Rhett Stoesser (right) had outstanding seasons for the Red Deer Rebels, leading to WHL Awards nominations. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
New Red Deer school unveils logos and team name
Logos for Red Deer's newest school have been revealed by Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. St. Lorenzo Ruiz Middle School (grades 6-9), to be located in Kentwood and open this fall, will be known as...
Apr 09, 2023