Category Archives: Local Sports
Sprint dog mushing event coming to Red Deer
A unique and exciting sprint dog mushing event in Red Deer is set for this weekend. On March 7 and 8 at the River Bend Golf & Recreation Area, the public is invited to attend the free event called...
Mar 03, 2026 (Image Credit: Jenn Schielke/Supplied)
Rebels This Week: March 2-8
WEEK IN REVIEWAfter splitting a pair of home games last weekend, the Rebels kick off the final month of the regular season with a busy four-game week. March 1 - Owen DeWitt tipped home the game winnin...
Mar 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Rebels)
Eagles rebound after first loss, take 3–1 series lead over Generals
The Innisfail Eagles faced their first real adversity of the post-season this past weekend and answered with a statement.After storming out to a 2-0 series lead in their North Central Hockey League (N...
Mar 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Innisfail Eagles)
Rebels snap four-game skid with win over Broncos
The Red Deer Rebels returned to the win column with a hard-fought victory over the Swift Current Broncos. They defeated their opponents 4-2 to reclaim eighth place in the Eastern Conference in the WHL...
Feb 28, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Rebels/Taylor Lachance)
Red Deer Rebels held scoreless in loss to Oil Kings
At a time of the year when the Red Deer Rebels need to be winning games, they've struggled. On Friday night, they were shut out by the Oil Kings at the Centrium for their fourth-straight loss. Rebels ...
Feb 27, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Rebels/Taylor Lachance)
Innisfail Eagles lead Lacombe General 2-0 in NCHL semi-final
Innisfail Eagles recap -- The Innisfail Eagles are rolling.After the opening weekend of their North Central Hockey League (NCHL) Semi-Final matchup, the Eagles hold a commanding 2-0 series lead over t...
Feb 27, 2026
Bulldogs forward Ivashchenko named BCHL's 2nd star of the week
Blackfalds Bulldogs forward Nikita Ivashchenko was recently named 2nd start of the week in the BCHL.Ivashchenko, scored five times last week over the course of three games, a tie for most goals over t...
Feb 27, 2026 (Image Credit: BCHL)
Red Deer Public School students take part in annual Ski Loppet
Red Deer Schools' annual Ski Loppet returned on Tuesday afternoon.Nearly 500 students from Grades 3-12 strapped on their cross-country skis in the yearly tradition to take on the trails at River Bend ...
Feb 24, 2026 Nearly 500 students took part in RDPSD's annual Ski Loppet. (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Ian Gustafson)
Red Deer Vipers and Sylvan Lake Wranglers meet in HJHL North Division Finals
The matchup in the Heritage Junior B Hockey League North Division Finals has been set. The Red Deer Vipers and Sylvan Lake Wranglers will face off with a trip to the league finals on the line. The bes...
Feb 24, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Rebels This Week: February 23-March 1
WEEK IN REVIEWAs February winds down the Red Deer Rebels remain in a playoff spot in the WHL's Eastern Conference despite a pair of setbacks last weekend. FEBRUARY 20 - Beckett Hamilton scored his tea...
Feb 23, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Rebels)