Category Archives: Local Sports

Rebels lead third-period comeback to defeat Brandon Wheat Kings
The Red Deer Rebels came from behind in the third period to beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 4-2 on Saturday night.In front of 4,153 fans at the Peavey Mart Centrium, the Rebels scored four unanswered goa...
Nov 30, 2024

Peyton Shore shines in WHL debut as Rebels topple Cougars
The Red Deer Rebels new they needed a championship-calibre performance to take down a championship-calibre team, and they got it.On Friday night at the Peavey Mart Centrium, the Rebels took down third...
Nov 29, 2024

BCHL launches fan vote to complete All-Star selections
The BCHL wants fans' help selecting the final of its 2024-25 all-stars.Wednesday, initial rosters were announced for All-Star Weekend, coming up Jan. 18 in Salmon Arm.There are three spots up for grab...
Nov 28, 2024

New disc golf course coming to Ponoka thanks to PARCS donation
Thanks to a donation of $15,000 from the Ponoka Arts, Recreation and Culture Society (PARCS), the Town of Ponoka is set to see construction for a new 18-hole disc golf course at Riverside Rotary Park ...
Nov 27, 2024

Kelowna Rockets awarded the 2026 Memorial Cup
It's official, the Kelowna Rockets have been selected to host the 2026 Memorial Cup.The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) made the announcement on Wednesday that Kelowna, B.C. will host the league's top te...
Nov 27, 2024

Blackfalds Bulldogs Alexander Dimitriadis selected for BCHL All-Star Weekend
The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) announced the initial rosters for the 2025 All-Star Tournament on Jan. 16 at Rogers Rink in Salmon Arm, B.C.The players were chosen based on a vote from coach...
Nov 27, 2024

Red Deer's Cooper Moore lighting up AJHL in November
A Red Deer product is setting the AJHL on fire this month.Cooper Moore, a forward with the Lloydminster Bobcats, was announced Tuesday as the league's player of the week, just seven days after being n...
Nov 26, 2024

This Week in RDP Athletics: Nov. 29-30
Basketball, hockey and volleyball (oh my!) are all on the docket this weekend for the RDP Kings and Queens as regular seasons wind down.Here's how it'll shake out:Basketball RDP Queens at University o...
Nov 26, 2024

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame announces class of 2025
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2025.The class will be formally inducted during a gala June 7, 2025 at the Red Deer Resort & Casino.Tickets are $150 each. Call 403-341-8...
Nov 25, 2024

Rebels this week: Finally back in the win column
Win one, lose oneThe Rebels burst back into the win column Saturday night with the biggest offensive output of the season in a 7-3 win over the Victoria Royals in front of over 5,000 fans at the Peave...
Nov 25, 2024