Category Archives: Local Sports

Lindsay Thurber Esports team finds international success
The Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Esports Club is making a name for itself on the global stage.Students on the team are climbing the global ranks of Rocket League, which is one of the worl...
Mar 05, 2025
Vipers, Wranglers to face off in HJHL North Division Final
The Red Deer Vipers and Sylvan Lake Wranglers are set to renew their rivalry this weekend.Beginning Friday, the two teams will face off in the Heritage Junior Hockey League (HJHL) North Division Final...
Mar 05, 2025

Ahoy! for Nickelodeon and Spongebob charity night as the Rebels host Tigers March 7
Order up a hot serving of tartar sauce and fish paste from the Centrium concession this Friday when the Red Deer Rebels don Spongebob-inspired jerseys for charity.Of course, you won't actually be able...
Mar 05, 2025

Rebels defeat Wheat Kings for third-straight victory
The Red Deer Rebels have found their game.On Tuesday night they beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 4-2 at the Centrium for their third consecutive win.Forward Matthew Gard scored three powerplay goals for h...
Mar 04, 2025

RDP Athletics recap: Feb. 28-Mar. 2
This past week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens Hockey teams won their playoff series and advanced to the next round. The RDP Kings and Queens Curling teams earned medals at the 2025 Canadia...
Mar 04, 2025

RDP Athletes of the Week: Feb. 28-Mar. 2
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics is very proud to announce Cuyler Desormeau (Queens Curling) and Reece Brigley (Kings Curling) as the RDP Athletes of the Week:Cuyler Desormeau Queens Curling Progr...
Mar 04, 2025

Rebels' d-man Vlooswyk named WHL Rookie of the Week
Red Deer Rebels defenceman Luke Vlooswyk has been named WHL Rookie of the Week.Vlooswyk, who becomes NHL Draft-eligible this year, led all first-year players with one goal and four assists in two game...
Mar 03, 2025

Rebels explode on offence in 10-2 victory over Kelowna Rockets
The Red Deer Rebels were on fire in the offensive zone on Saturday night.Led by a five-point night by forward Ty Coupland, the Rebels beat the Kelowna Rockets 10-2 in front over over 5,100 fans at the...
Mar 01, 2025

Rebels edge Hitmen in the shootout
Keep believing.That was Red Deer Rebels head coach Dave Struch's message to his team following a 2-1 win over the Calgary Hitmen in the shootout on Friday night at the Centrium.With the win, the Rebel...
Feb 28, 2025

City of Red Deer closes outdoor rinks for the season
Extended warm temperatures in the Red Deer area has led the City of Red Deer to close outdoor skating surfaces. They're also warning residents of hazardous conditions on community ponds, the river, an...
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