Category Archives: Local Sports

Eastview Middle School 's Jeremy Spink named NHL/NHLPA Most Valuable Teacher
Eastview Middle School Teacher Jeremy Spink has been named the 2020/21 NHL/NHLPA Most Valuable Teacher presented by SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) for the month of Februa...
Mar 05, 2021

City of Red Deer recreation facilities to remain closed
Following the provincial government's latest announcement this week regarding public health restrictions, The City of Red Deer says its recreation and culture facilities will remain closed for general...
Mar 03, 2021

Red Deer's outdoor rinks closing for season Friday
It's the last lap for Red Deer's outdoor rinks as they are set to close for the season due to spring-like temperatures.On Friday, March 5 all outdoor rinks and the Ice Oval at Setters Place will close...
Mar 03, 2021

WHL B.C. Division approved for play starting March 26
KELOWNA, B.C. - Western Hockey League (WHL) teams based in British Columbia will start their season later this month.The WHL has announced it has been granted approval by the B.C. Provincial Health Of...
Mar 03, 2021

AJHL games to resume March 12
The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) announced Monday that it will resume its 2020-21 regular season on Friday, March 12, and has announced the team cohort groupings and game schedule for the first...
Mar 01, 2021

Alberta launches new 50/50 program in support of junior hockey clubs
Albertans will have the chance to support junior hockey in their communities with a new 50/50 draw that will help local teams maintain operations impacted by COVID-19.Jackpots For Junior Hockey presen...
Feb 22, 2021

Alberta Junior Hockey League granted approval for return to play
It's Game On for the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL).In a media release, the AJHL says it has been granted approval from the Alberta government to restart the 2020-21 Season under the protocols of...
Feb 19, 2021

Hockey Canada says no to allowing extra season for overage juniors
Hockey Canada says it will not be granting 20-year-olds an extra year of eligibility.Olds Grizzlys forward Malik Kaddoura had started a petition asking Hockey Canada to consider doing so. Kaddoura sai...
Feb 18, 2021

Peterman ready for unique Scotties experience in Calgary bubble
Forget the clichs, Red Deer's Jocelyn Peterman and the rest of Team Manitoba just want to focus on winning at this year's Scotties Tournament of Hearts.But it will no doubt be very different than any ...
Feb 16, 2021

Hockey FIT program postponed until spring 2021
Hockey Fans In Training (FIT), a program dedicated to giving men aged 35-65 the opportunity to get active and lose weight, was scheduled to be taking place in Red Deer this month.Due to the pandemic, ...
Feb 13, 2021