Category Archives: Local Sports
Generals earn bye to semis, Eagles to play Thursday at Allan Cup
The host Lacombe Generals benefitted from a sizeable upset on their day off Wednesday at the 2019 Allan Cup. In the final round-robin game of the tournament, the Hawt-Madawaska Panthers upended the So...
Apr 10, 2019
Best, Klassen receive Student-Athlete Leadership Awards
Two student-athletes were celebrated for their leadership and contributions throughout 2018-19 at the 16th Annual Kings & Queens Scholarship Breakfast on Tuesday.Shae Best of Queens Basketball and...
Apr 10, 2019
Lacombe wins, Innisfail loses in Allan Cup round-robin play
A strong start lifted the host Lacombe Generals to their first win at the 2019 Allan Cup on Tuesday, 6-2 over the Haut-Madawaska Panthers from New Brunswick.The Generals finish round robin play at 1-1...
Apr 09, 2019
Lacombe Generals lose to Steve Christie-led Thunder in Allan Cup opener
No, not the former mayor.However, it was in fact Winnipeg-born 34-year-old Steve Christie who stole the show making 52 stops on the night in a 4-2 victory for the Southeast Prairie Thunder over the La...
Apr 09, 2019 All six participating teams in this year's Allan Cup lined up on the ice for the opening ceremony prior to game two of the tournament between Lacombe and Southeast. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Innisfail Eagles lose opener of 2019 Allan Cup
A tightly-contested affair kicked off the 2019 Allan Cup in Lacombe on Monday afternoon.The Innisfail Eagles wound up dropping the opener of the national senior AAA men's hockey championship 4-3 to th...
Apr 08, 2019 Innisfail Eagles head coach Brian Sutter was not a happy man following his team's opening game of the 2019 Allan Cup in Lacombe. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
1 on 1 with the Keeper of the Grey Cup - November 25, 2017
Our Rene Rondeau spent some time with Jeff McWhinney, the "Keeper of the Grey Cup" whose knowledge of this great piece of Canadian sports history is second to none. Archived - Nov 25, 2017
Apr 08, 2019 Keeper of the Grey Cup
Bull Riders Canada Finals coming to Sylvan Lake
The Town of Sylvan Lake has announced a two year deal with Bull Riders Canada (BRC) to bring the Bull Riders Canada Finals to the' town for all seasons.' From Nov. 15-16, 2019 and Nov. 13-14, 2020, th...
Apr 08, 2019
Olds College honours top athletes
Olds College has named its top two athletes of the year, and they are both international student-athletes.Brittney Thibeaux, a native of Lake Villa, Illinois, had a dream season with the Broncos on th...
Apr 05, 2019 Brittney Thibeaux (right) and Fabian Gromenida eaned Athlete of the Year honours for the 2018-19 season from Olds College. (Noel West)
Text-to-donate campaign raises thousands for RDC Athletes
Officials with the Red Deer College Foundation are celebrating the success of their inaugural social media fundraiser aimed at supporting RDC's student athletes.Campaign spokesperson Jasmine Nelson sa...
Apr 03, 2019
Sport groups invited to participate in Xplore Sport Day
Xplore Sport Day, Red Deer's annual celebration of sport, is happening Sunday, May 26, 2019 and The City of Red Deer is seeking applications from local sport groups interested in participating.Xplore ...
Apr 03, 2019