Category Archives: Local Sports

Red Deer Public Schools launches Volleyball Skills Academy for middle school girls
The Red Deer Public School Division has launched a new Volleyball Skills Academy.The academy, which will begin this fall, will be for girls in Grades 6-8 at Central Middle School and Westpark Middle S...
Mar 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Public Schools/Supplied)

Central Sport announces 2025 Sport Award winners
Central Sport officially unveiled its 2025 Sport Award winner on Saturday.These annual awards are voted on by Red Deer media and community members who are involved in the Red Deer sports scene.The win...
Mar 16, 2026

AJHL names league award finalists for 2025-2026
The AJHL has announced its 2025-2026 league award finalists.The list includes Olds Grizzlys forward Jordin St. Louis, who is up for Rookie of the Year. St. Louis put up 43 points, including 19 goals i...
Mar 16, 2026 (Image Credit: AJHL)

Innisfail Eagles down 2-0 in NCHL final
The defending champion Innisfail Eagles find themselves in parts unknown as the NCHL final heads to Game 3.The Eagles hadn't lost two straight games this season until now, and that means they're in a ...
Mar 16, 2026

Rebels fall to Hitmen in OT loss at home
The Red Deer Rebels hit a small speed bump in their pursuit of the postseason on Saturday.Despite holding a 3-0 lead in the first period, the Rebels fell 6-5 to the Calgary Hitmen in overtime.Rebels h...
Mar 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Taylor Lachance/Red Deer Rebels)

Rebels strengthen playoff bid with OT victory over Wheat Kings
The Red Deer Rebels needed a hero, and on superhero-themed night at the Centrium, they got one.Just 29 seconds into overtime, forward Beckett Hamilton snapped home the game-winning goal in a 3-2 overt...
Mar 13, 2026 (Image Credit: Taylor Lachance/Red Deer Rebels)

Rebels to wear superhero-themed jerseys in support of Children's Miracle Network
The Red Deer Rebels will be sporting special superhero-themed jerseys in Friday night's tilt against the Brandon Wheat Kings.In partnership with the Western Hockey League, the Rebels will also wear ca...
Mar 13, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Rebels/Supplied)

City of Red Deer to close outdoor rinks and pond surfaces this Friday
The City of Red Deer announced outdoor rinks and pond surfaces will close for the remainder of the season.Officials say recent warm temperatures have led to the closure, which will be official as of F...
Mar 12, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 1731417 © Jeff Whyte | Dreamstime.com)

Innisfail Eagles advance to Vanberg Cup Finals
The Innisfail Eagles are headed to the North Central Hockey League Finals for the second straight year in hopes of defending their title.They returned to the Vanberg Cup after defeating the Lacombe Ge...
Mar 11, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)

This week in RDP Athletics: March 13-15
This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Volleyball team will compete at the 2026 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men's Volleyball National Championship. The RDP Queens Hockey team wi...
Mar 11, 2026 (Image Credit: RDP Athletics/Supplied)