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Rustlers cruise into round two of Sr. AA playoffs

The Red Deer Rustlers won their first round NCHL playoff series with the Devon Barons in dominating fashion.The Rustlers swept the best-of-five series, outscoring Devon 15-4, including two shutouts. "...

Feb 05, 2020

Competitive athlete from Delburne named ASDC-Central Athlete of the Month

A competitive hockey player and athlete from Delburne has been named the Alberta Sport Development Centre - Central (ASDC-C) Athlete of the Month for January.Hailey Jackson is a 14-year-old Grade 9 st...

Feb 05, 2020 Hailey Jackson, 14, of Delburne, is a Grade 9 student at St. Francis of Assisi Middle School in Red Deer and is January's ASDC-Central Athlete of the Month. (ASDC-Central)

Lyn Radford nominated for national sports tourism award

One of Red Deer's best-known community leaders has been nominated for a national sports tourism award. Lyn Radford is a finalist for Sport Event Volunteer of the Year at the 2020 Canadian Sport Touris...

Feb 04, 2020 Lyn Radford (rdnewsNOW file photo)

List of names for Sylvan Lake WCBL team down to five

Sylvan Lake's Western Canadian Baseball League team is a step closer to having a name.For the past two weeks, fans were able to submit names online where the team would pick a list of the top five for...

Feb 03, 2020 WCBL

Special Olympics hosts swim meet at Michener Centre

Special Olympics Alberta held a very competitive event at Red Deer's Michener Pool on Saturday. Athletes from Special Olympics clubs across Alberta were invited to the event. "This event is our annual...

Josh Hall Feb 03, 2020

Weekly Scoreboard: February 3-9, 2020

*All records shown are current prior to the week beginning**If you have a local sports score or story you'd like to see on our website, email news@rdnewsnow.com or josh@rdnewsnow.comDQ ATHLETE OF THE ...

Feb 03, 2020

Rope Skipping Alberta hosts competition in Blackfalds

Rope skipping, a sport that's fun, energy-filled and enjoyed by kids across the world, was featured in a big way this weekend in Red Deer.On Feb. 1 and 2, Rope Skipping Alberta hosted its Masters Comp...

Feb 02, 2020 Athletes showcase their skills during an event at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame on Friday. (ASHFM)

Freeze the House Bonspiel raises thousands for Ronald McDonald House

More than 30 teams slid down the ice this weekend for the 9th edition of the Freeze the House Bonspiel in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).The event went down at the Pidherney Centre ...

Feb 02, 2020 The Ronald McDonald House Charities team was stylin' at this year's Freeze the House fundraiser in Red Deer on Jan 31. (MoonlightCanada.com)

HEROS Hockey hits the outdoor ice in Red Deer

When it is said that hockey is for everyone, it should truly mean everyone - no matter your background, the situation you are currently in, the colour of your skin or gender.Rob Kerr, Assistant Busine...

Jan 29, 2020 Chris Sutter was at the Tommy Gun's Winter Classic this past weekend to help celebrate HEROS Hockey (Photo: @heroshockey on Twitter)

NHL Legends of Toronto charity hockey game cancelled

The upcoming NHL Legends of Toronto Charity Hockey Game and Banquet in support of Youth HQ in Red Deer has been cancelled. The event had been scheduled for March 15, however local organizers say a dec...

Jan 29, 2020