Category Archives: Local Sports
AJHL playing on thanks to COVID-19 protocols developed over summer
The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) is the only hockey organization still playing games in the province as of Nov. 16.Last Friday, Alberta Health announced that for two weeks, teams and leagues op...
Nov 16, 2020
Canyon Ski Resort hopeful for smooth season
The folks at Red Deer's Canyon Ski Resort are cautiously optimistic that they can have a safe season of shredding.Robin Martel and the crew at Canyon opened up this week, just the second resort to wel...
Nov 15, 2020
Hockey FIT program for men returning to Red Deer
A program designed to help male hockey fans lead a healthier life is scheduled for a return to Red Deer.Hockey FIT (Fans in Training) targets men between the ages of 35 and 65 who are fans of their lo...
Nov 15, 2020
Red Deer Curling Classic postponed due to enhanced COVID-19 restrictions
Two-week enhanced measures aimed at curbing a surge in COVID-19 cases have forced the postponement of the Red Deer Curling Classic. The annual World Curling Tour event was slated to hit the ice at the...
Nov 13, 2020
What Alberta's temporary COVID-19 measures mean for Red Deer rec facilities
The City of Red Deer has given an update on how new public health measures announced Thursday by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney affect recreation facility users. From November 13 - 27, all group and aqu...
Nov 13, 2020
Red Deer County pitching in $350,000 for Sylvan Lake’s Pogadl Park
Sylvan Lake's newest sports park is getting an assist from Red Deer County. Council on Tuesday approved $350,000 for the new multi-sport park located in southwest Sylvan Lake. The $23 million park wil...
Nov 12, 2020
Alberta plans joint men's and women's curling championship for Sylvan Lake
SYLVAN LAKE - Alberta intends to hold its provincial men's and women's curling championships jointly in January.Curlers won't "bubble" at the Jan. 25-31 events at Sylvan Lake's NexSource Centre, but m...
Nov 12, 2020
WEEKLY SCOREBOARD: Nov. 9-15, 2020
*Records shown are up to date as of the start of the week(EX) - ExhibitionWESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE (WHL)Red Deer Rebels - Regular Season to begin Jan. 8, 2021AJHL (Jr. A) - Regular season begins Nov. 13O...
Nov 10, 2020
Hometown curler hoping to launch KidSport chapter in Lacombe
A curler who grew up in Lacombe is trying to kick start a new chapter of KidSport in the city.Colin Hodgson, a 30-year-old and competitor in four Briers, became an ambassador for the organization just...
Nov 07, 2020
WEEKLY SCOREBOARD: Nov. 2-8, 2020
*Records shown are up to date as of the start of the week(EX) - ExhibitionWESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE (WHL)Red Deer Rebels - Regular Season to begin Jan. 8, 2021AJHL (Jr. A) - Regular season to begin Nov. 1...
Nov 06, 2020