Category Archives: Local Sports

Rebels fall to Broncos in final game before Christmas break
Christmas came early for the Swift Current Broncos.That was Red Deer Rebels head coach Dave Struch's summary of a frustrating 5-4 loss to the Broncos on Tuesday night at the Peavey Mart Centrium.Red D...
Dec 17, 2024
Doug Quinn steps down as Blackfalds Bulldogs head coach
The Blackfalds Bulldogs announced on Tuesday that owner Doug Quinn has resigned as head coach of the team.In an official statement from the Bulldogs, they say he considered retiring before the start o...
Dec 17, 2024

Community rinks open in Sylvan Lake
Community ice rinks in Sylvan Lake are now open.The town warns though that lake rinks are not yet open, with the ice not yet thick enough.Enjoy our community rinks safelyNo supervision is providedUse ...
Dec 16, 2024

Wilke scores on annual Toque and Teddy Bear Toss night in victory over Blazers
It's the goal that everyone wants to score but only one gets the privilege of doing so.In the Rebels annual Toque and Teddy Bear Toss game on Saturday night, forward Kalan Lind found Trae Wilke on the...
Dec 14, 2024

Rebels fall to Hurricanes for third-straight loss
The Red Deer Rebels recent struggles continued on Friday night.At the VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, the Hurricanes scored three unanswered goals in the third period to beat the Rebels 4-1.H...
Dec 14, 2024

Most Red Deer outdoor skating rinks expected to open this weekend
The City of Red Deer reports that as of Friday, Dec. 13, most neighbourhood outdoor rinks should be ready for use.Recent cold temperatures and snowfall have created good conditions for ice build up, h...
Dec 12, 2024

Innisfail Eagles looking for strong second half in inaugural NCHL season
The Innisfail Eagles have had a strong first half to their inaugural season in the North Central 'Senior AA' Hockey League (NCHL), but aren't satisfied with the result just yet.They're currently in fo...
Dec 12, 2024

New year pickleball challenge to raise funds for The Outreach Centre and Hockey Alberta Foundation
Red Deer's first annual Pickleball Fundraiser Corporate Charity Challenge hits the courts on Jan. 24 in support of The Outreach Centre and the Hockey Alberta Foundation. The event takes place at Weste...
Dec 12, 2024

AJHL's Drayton Valley Thunder purchased by group of local business owners
The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) announced they've approved the sale of the Drayton Valley Thunder on Thursday. The new ownership group, comprised of local business owners, will take over effec...
Dec 12, 2024

Former first-round pick, Cole Peardon, looking to get back on track with Rebels
Newly acquired Red Deer Rebel Cole Peardon is looking forward to a fresh start with a new team.The 18-year-old forward from Outlook, Sask. was in his third season with the Prince Albert Raiders when h...
Dec 12, 2024