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Red Deer Rebels trade last year’s first overall selection in U.S. Prospects draft

The Red Deer Rebels have traded their first overall selection from the…

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Smith among impressive group of RDC soccer Queens recruits

There have been a number of cases where younger girls have developed…

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo, right, makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Hagel during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Former Rebel Brandon Hagel invited to represent Canada at Men’s World Championships

Tournament starts in Lativa later this month

Red Deer Rebels goalie Chase Coward tries to find a loose puck during WHL action at the Centrium earlier this season. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels)

Changes on the horizon for Red Deer Rebels next season

New coach, roster adjustments among top priorities for Sutter this offseason

Red Deer Rebels goalie Chase Coward tries to find a loose puck during WHL action at the Centrium earlier this season. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels)
Starting Monday, golf courses across the province will be limited to their household or for those who live alone, their two close contacts. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

Golf in Alberta limited to household or close contacts starting Monday

Golf courses will have new COVID-19 protocols to follow next week. Starting…

Starting Monday, golf courses across the province will be limited to their household or for those who live alone, their two close contacts. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
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Sarcevic leads an impressive list of additions to RDC Kings soccer

In 2019 the RDC Kings soccer program took a major step forward…

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Red Deer Rebels’ three graduating players, Josh Tarzwell (left), Chris Douglas (middle) and Ethan Anders (right) will all move on to new opportunities next season. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels)

‘It was a rollercoaster’: Rebels’ graduating players look back on wild season

The nerves. Even three-and-a-half-years later, Josh Tarzwell still remembers the nervousness he…

Red Deer Rebels’ three graduating players, Josh Tarzwell (left), Chris Douglas (middle) and Ethan Anders (right) will all move on to new opportunities next season. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels)
Red Deer Rebels goalie Chase Coward tries to find a loose puck during WHL action at the Centrium Tuesday night. The Rebels rounded out the abbreviated regular season against the Calgary Hitmen. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels)

Red Deer Rebels fall to Calgary Hitmen in OT to finish WHL season

Hitmen 4 Rebels 3 (OT) The Red Deer Rebels saved all the…

Red Deer Rebels goalie Chase Coward tries to find a loose puck during WHL action at the Centrium Tuesday night. The Rebels rounded out the abbreviated regular season against the Calgary Hitmen. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels)
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Duret benefits by training year round

Ethan Duret was in a better situation than a lot of his…

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Red Deer Rebels defenceman Joel Sexsmith tries to lay a hit in a game earlier this season against the Medicine Hat Tigers. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels

As Red Deer Rebels struggle, defenceman Joel Sexsmith tries to see the bright side

The 19-year-old provided an assessment of the difficult season heading into their final four games

Red Deer Rebels defenceman Joel Sexsmith tries to lay a hit in a game earlier this season against the Medicine Hat Tigers. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels
Red Deer's Brandin Cote is the Team Alberta Men's Hocley team assistant coach for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. In his spare time, he enjoys playing hockey with his two sons (left) Carter, four, and Zachary, six. Photo contributed

Former Red Deer coach Brandin Cote joins U of S Huskies men’s hockey coaching staff

Brandin Cote will be on a new hockey coaching mission this fall.…

Red Deer's Brandin Cote is the Team Alberta Men's Hocley team assistant coach for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. In his spare time, he enjoys playing hockey with his two sons (left) Carter, four, and Zachary, six. Photo contributed
RDC Queens forward Mary Hirsch battles for a loose puck in Game 3 of the ACAC semifinal against the NAIT Ooks last year at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. ACAC has proposed a plan that will transition from this past season of complete cancellation to the cautious and measured re-introduction of post-secondary sport in 2021-22. (Photo by Advocate Staff)

ACAC preparing for 2021-22 season

The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference has been granted approval to draft schedules…

RDC Queens forward Mary Hirsch battles for a loose puck in Game 3 of the ACAC semifinal against the NAIT Ooks last year at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. ACAC has proposed a plan that will transition from this past season of complete cancellation to the cautious and measured re-introduction of post-secondary sport in 2021-22. (Photo by Advocate Staff)
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Volunteering played major role in RDC awards

Under normal circumstances, the RDC Red Deer Bottling Athlete of the Year…

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Edmonton Eskimos' Tanner Green, right, knocks the ball from Calgary Stampeders' Romar Morris during first half CFL football action in Calgary in 2019. Green has been waiting for nearly 17 months to get back on the field with the Edmonton Football Team. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Lacombe’s Tanner Green happy to finally see a CFL return to play date

CFL announced Wednesday league will return on Aug. 5

Edmonton Eskimos' Tanner Green, right, knocks the ball from Calgary Stampeders' Romar Morris during first half CFL football action in Calgary in 2019. Green has been waiting for nearly 17 months to get back on the field with the Edmonton Football Team. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Sylvan Lake product Carter Graf is having a strong second season at North Carolina State University representing the Wolfpack in NCAA Div. 1 men’s golf. (Photo courtesy of NC State Athletics)

Sylvan Lake’s Carter Graf finding success in second season at NC State

Carter Graf and the North Carolina State Wolfpack have been scorching hot…

Sylvan Lake product Carter Graf is having a strong second season at North Carolina State University representing the Wolfpack in NCAA Div. 1 men’s golf. (Photo courtesy of NC State Athletics)
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WHL announces no playoffs for 2020-21 season

The Western Hockey League will not have playoffs following the shortened 24-game…

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Red Deer Rebels forward Arshdeep Bains eyes a loose puck in front of the Medicine Hat Tigers net Saturday night in WHL action at the Centrium. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels)

Rebels fall short in 12th straight loss

Tigers 5 Rebels 2 (Saturday) Tigers 3 Rebels 2 (Monday) The Red…

Red Deer Rebels forward Arshdeep Bains eyes a loose puck in front of the Medicine Hat Tigers net Saturday night in WHL action at the Centrium. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels)
The Red Deer Rebels allowed four straight goals from the Medicine Hat Tigers Friday night on the road. (Photo by Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)

Tigers hand Red Deer Rebels 10th straight loss

Tigers 4 Rebels 2 Through 17 games in the shortened WHL season,…

The Red Deer Rebels allowed four straight goals from the Medicine Hat Tigers Friday night on the road. (Photo by Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)
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Feddema adds size and grit to RDC basketball Queens

Iris Feddema has known for several years what she wanted her future…

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Red Deer Rebels defenceman Jace Weir (right) battles for a loose puck in a game against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Weir, 16, is in his first WHL season and has taken on a big role on the Rebels blueline in the shortened season. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels)

Jace Weir embracing opportunity on Red Deer Rebels’ blueline

After several injuries, Weir is one of only four healthy defencemen on Red Deer Rebels roster

Red Deer Rebels defenceman Jace Weir (right) battles for a loose puck in a game against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Weir, 16, is in his first WHL season and has taken on a big role on the Rebels blueline in the shortened season. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels)