Category Archives: Local Sports

Rebels suffer 4-1 road setback against Hitmen
The Calgary Hitmen scored three unanswered goals in the third period on Friday night to beat the visiting Red Deer Rebels 4-1 at the Scotiabank Saddledome.Despite the loss, Rebels netminder Matthew Ko...
Dec 13, 2025

Red Deer's Madi Phillips named to provincial ski team
Red Deer's Madi Phillips has been named as one of 25 athletes to crack Freestyle Alberta's provincial team for the 2025-26 season.The provincial squad is split into two teams, one for moguls and the o...
Dec 11, 2025

Lacombe's Rudolph to captain Team East at first ever WHL Prospects Game, Feb. 18 in Langley, B.C.
The Western Hockey League announced this week it and the Vancouver Giants will host the first ever Prospects Game this Feb. 18, in Langley, B.C.The inaugural event is all-star-esque, with the best pla...
Dec 11, 2025

Pickleplex Social Club now open in Gasoline Alley
A new pickleball facility in Red Deer County's Gasoline Alley area is the first of the brand's ventures outside of Ontario.Pickleplex Social Club is now open, but is hosting a two-day grand opening th...
Dec 09, 2025
BCHL announces rosters for Canada vs. World game, and College Prospects Game
The BCHL has announced the full rosters for its upcoming Canada vs. World game, taking place over the league's All-Star Weekend, Jan. 16-17 in Spruce Grove. Last week, the league shared that Blackfald...
Dec 09, 2025

Rebels This Week: December 8-14
Week in ReviewThe Rebels played three games this past week...December 3 - It was a night of firsts as the Rebels skated to a 5-1 road win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Kohen Lodge scored his first g...
Dec 08, 2025

Rebels fall to Raiders in annual Toque and Teddy Bear Toss game
The Prince Albert Raiders played spoiler in a 7-3 win over the Red Deer Rebels in the annual Toque and Teddy Bear Toss game at the Centrium. In front of 4,423 fans, the Rebels led 2-1 after the first ...
Dec 06, 2025

Oil Kings edge Rebels 4-1 in Edmonton
The Red Deer Rebels were hoping to win their third straight game on Friday night, but the Edmonton Oil Kings had other plans. As a result, the Oil Kings defeated the Rebels 4-1 at Rogers Place in Edmo...
Dec 05, 2025

Ponoka's outdoor rink now open
Town of Ponoka PSA -- The Outdoor Rink (ODR) next to the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street) is now open for the season. Citizens will be able to lace up their skates and enjoy the outdoor ice surfa...
Dec 05, 2025

Canadian animals star on night one of NFR in Vegas
Canadian athletes, or the ones with four legs, fared pretty well on night one of the 2025 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.Best of them all, according to Pro Rodeo Canada, was the Wayne Vold Rodeo b...
Dec 05, 2025