Category Archives: Local Sports
Bucs, Titans duelling in support of Canadian Blood Services
The Central Alberta Buccaneers and Red Deer Titans are in the midst of their 'Winter Blood Fest' challenge to drum up donations for Canadian Blood Services. "Because of COVID restrictions we can't sen...
Jan 02, 2021
Green signs contract extension with EE Football Team
Fullback Tanner Green has signed a contract extension with the CFL's Edmonton (EE) Football Team. It's a three-year deal that will see him remain with the club through 2023. Green was the EE Football ...
Dec 31, 2020
TSN’s Craig Button previews 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship
For the first time in over a decade, Team Canada will look to win back-to-back gold medals at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.This year's edition of the tournament is taking place in Edmonto...
Dec 24, 2020
World junior hockey championship pre-tournament games reduced because of COVID-19
EDMONTON - Canada won't play Sweden in a pre-tournament game before the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton because of Sweden's extended quarantine. Exhibition games scheduled for Sunday and ...
Dec 19, 2020
AJHL looking for path to return to play
The Alberta Junior Hockey League wants to get back on the ice.The league's board of governors met on Friday to discuss the future of the current season, which the AJHL was actually able to drop the pu...
Dec 19, 2020
Heritage Junior Hockey League postpones January games
The Heritage Junior Hockey League is taking an extended holiday break.Representatives from the league's 14 clubs met virtually on Dec. 16 to discuss the league's future following the Christmas holiday...
Dec 18, 2020
Paintings by Canada’s World Juniors team being auctioned for local charities
While spending two weeks in quarantine during their time at selection camp in Red Deer, members of Canada's team for the 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship had some extra time on their hands. Turns...
Dec 17, 2020
Blackfalds Bulldogs announce season ticket waiting list
Central Alberta's newest junior hockey team is giving fans a chance to get on board right in time for the holiday season. The Bulldogs will hit the ice for their first season in the Alberta Junior Hoc...
Dec 16, 2020
Red Deer's Kaiden Ellertson becomes first commit to Blackfalds Bulldogs
A defenceman and Red Deer product is the first player to commit to the AJHL's newest franchise, the Blackfalds Bulldogs.The club announced the commitment of 2004-born Kaiden Ellertson last week.Ellert...
Dec 06, 2020
Red Deer’s outdoor rinks open with some restrictions in place
The City of Red Deer says that starting tonight (Friday, Dec. 4) all neighbourhood outdoor rinks and Bower Ponds will be ready for skaters, with some restrictions in place in accordance with public he...
Dec 04, 2020