Category Archives: Local Sports

Riggers fighting to stay alive at nationals
The Red Deer Riggers are looking at a must-win situation at the Senior Men's AAA Baseball National Championships in Victoria, B.C. today. The Riggers are 1-2 after two days of play at nationals follow...
Aug 25, 2018

Westerner hosting Rising Stars Rodeo qualifier
Westerner Park and the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce are presenting the Rising Stars Junior Canadian Finals Rodeo. $24,000 in scholarship money will be up for grabs, along with the oppor...
Aug 24, 2018

Riggers win one, lose one to start nationals
The Red Deer Riggers split their games on the opening day of the Baseball Canada National Men's Championship in Victoria, B.C. The Riggers got off to a great start to the tournament with a 8-0 win ove...
Aug 24, 2018

Dinos, Golden Bears thrill packed house in Red Deer
Setters Place at Great Chief Park was packed Wednesday night with fans looking for a taste of university football action. They were certainly given their money's worth of entertainment as they witness...
Aug 23, 2018

Calder Cup champ Nielsen excited to battle for Leafs roster spot
Red Deer’s Andrew Nielsen is enjoying the fun that comes with being a Calder Cup champion. But he’s also gearing up for an important year in his hockey career. Nielsen and the Toronto Marl...
Aug 22, 2018

Fleming wins PGA of Alberta Championshjp
Riley Fleming of the National Golf Academy won the 2018 PGA of Alberta Championship at Red Deer's River Bend Golf and Recreation Area. Fleming turned in a two-round score of 134 (66, 68) to win the ti...
Aug 22, 2018

Dinos, Golden Bears hitting the gridiron in Red Deer
University football action is coming to Red Deer this week. The U of C Dinos and U of A Golden Bears will battle in USports Canada West pre-season action at Setters Place at Great Chief Park Wednesday...
Aug 21, 2018

Riggers hoping experience and depth translates to success at nationals
After a disappointing loss to Sherwood Park in the Sunburst Baseball League final series, the Red Deer Riggers are shifting their focus to the Baseball Canada Men's National Championships in Victoria,...
Aug 20, 2018

Nielsen bringing Calder Cup to Red Deer
Red Deer's Servus Arena will be the site of a special visitor this week. Officials with Red Deer Minor Hockey have revealed alumni Andrew Nielsen will be bringing the Calder Cup to the Servus Arena on...
Aug 19, 2018

Pee Wee AAA DQ Braves win bronze at National Western Championships
Red Deer's Pee Wee AAA DQ Braves baseball team has won a bronze medal at this year's 13U National Western Championships held in Brandon, Manitoba August 16 - 19. The achievement came after a 9-4 win o...
Aug 19, 2018