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Red Deer Rebels forward Jayden Grubbe is one of three Rebels on the NHL Central Scouting players to watch list for the 2021 NHL Draft. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

Three Rebels on 2021 NHL Central Scouting Players to Watch list

A trio of Red Deer Rebels has caught scouts’ eyes ahead of…

Red Deer Rebels forward Jayden Grubbe is one of three Rebels on the NHL Central Scouting players to watch list for the 2021 NHL Draft. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
Red Deer U15 AAA Rebels forward Will Jamieson (17) and teammates celebrate his goal against the Leduc Oil Kings Saturday at Servus Arena. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)

Red Deer U15 AAA Rebels start season with series sweep over Leduc

Rebels are 3-0 to start season

Red Deer U15 AAA Rebels forward Will Jamieson (17) and teammates celebrate his goal against the Leduc Oil Kings Saturday at Servus Arena. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)
Red Deer Rebels forward Jaxsen Wiebe scores his sixth goal of the WHL season in the first period against the Tri-City Americans on Saturday night at the Centrium. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

WHL grants players temporary transfer until mid-December

Players are eligible to suit up in Junior A, Junior B and U-18 ranks

Red Deer Rebels forward Jaxsen Wiebe scores his sixth goal of the WHL season in the first period against the Tri-City Americans on Saturday night at the Centrium. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
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Jason Chatwood, left, is announced as the Sylvan Lake Gulls’ head coach by Aqil Samuel, the club's general manager and president of baseball operations. (File photo by Sylvan Lake News)

Sylvan Lake Gulls ink franchise’s first-ever players

The Sylvan Lake Gulls have been hard at work on multiple fronts…

Jason Chatwood, left, is announced as the Sylvan Lake Gulls’ head coach by Aqil Samuel, the club's general manager and president of baseball operations. (File photo by Sylvan Lake News)
Red Deer AAA Bantam Rebels forwards Riley Yzerman helps teammate William Jamieson, right, celebrate his goal against the Leduc U15 AAA Oil Kings at Servus Arena Saturday. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)

U15AAA Rebels dominate to open AEHL season

U18AAA Optimist Chiefs also grab first win of 2020-21 season

Red Deer AAA Bantam Rebels forwards Riley Yzerman helps teammate William Jamieson, right, celebrate his goal against the Leduc U15 AAA Oil Kings at Servus Arena Saturday. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)
Forward Ethan Wyzykoski, with the Red Deer AAA Bantam Rebels, chases down defender Jerrett Ross, with the Leduc U15 AAA Oil Kings, during a game at Servus Arena Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)

PHOTOS: Red Deer AAA Bantam Rebels start season

The Red Deer U15 AAA Rebels kicked off their season, and a…

Forward Ethan Wyzykoski, with the Red Deer AAA Bantam Rebels, chases down defender Jerrett Ross, with the Leduc U15 AAA Oil Kings, during a game at Servus Arena Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)
The Red Deer Rebels will return to the ice on Jan. 8, the league announced this week. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

WHL anticipating 50-game season, to start January 8

Teams will play in territorial cohorts for the entire 2020-21 campaign

The Red Deer Rebels will return to the ice on Jan. 8, the league announced this week. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
The WHL announced Wednesday that the 2020-21 WHL season will likely start on Jan. 8. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

WHL now aiming for Jan. 8 start date

League still determining if fans will be allowed at games

The WHL announced Wednesday that the 2020-21 WHL season will likely start on Jan. 8. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
U15AAA Rebels ready to get 2020-21 season underway

U15AAA Rebels ready to get 2020-21 season underway

They kick off the campaign against Leduc on Oct. 17

U15AAA Rebels ready to get 2020-21 season underway
Red Deer Optimist Chiefs forward Jayden Henderson is a key returning piece for the team in the 2020-21 season. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

Red Deer U18AAA Optimist Chiefs roster set for 2020-21 season

Regular season start date still up in the air

Red Deer Optimist Chiefs forward Jayden Henderson is a key returning piece for the team in the 2020-21 season. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
Members of the Wetaskiwin Soccer Club and management in front of the team benches. Photo by Shaela Dansereau.

Millet Agriplex to become a hub for indoor soccer

Wetaskiwin Soccer Club will be operating out of the Millet Agriplex this season.

Members of the Wetaskiwin Soccer Club and management in front of the team benches. Photo by Shaela Dansereau.
Sylvan Lake Gulls throw first pitch in new stadium on June 11, 2021

Sylvan Lake Gulls throw first pitch in new stadium on June 11, 2021

The weekend home opener for the Sylvan Lake Gulls’ inaugural season is slated for June 11-13, 2021

Sylvan Lake Gulls throw first pitch in new stadium on June 11, 2021
Hockey is slowly making its return in Red Deer as Red Deer Minor Hockey announced a return to play plan for players at the elite (AAA/AA) level. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

Red Deer Minor Hockey easing into return to play plan

Red Deer Minor Hockey is gearing up for players to get back…

Hockey is slowly making its return in Red Deer as Red Deer Minor Hockey announced a return to play plan for players at the elite (AAA/AA) level. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
Red Deer’s Eileen Park, 11, won the Alberta U13 Championship at Alberta Springs Golf Resort with a masterful five-over-par two-day total. (Twitter Photo)

Red Deer’s Eileen Park runs away with win at Alberta U13 Championship

Cole Bergheim wins U17 boys title

Red Deer’s Eileen Park, 11, won the Alberta U13 Championship at Alberta Springs Golf Resort with a masterful five-over-par two-day total. (Twitter Photo)
Lacombe’s Tanner Green, who plays fullback for the Edmonton Football Team makes a tackle last season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Lacombe’s Tanner Green disappointed for cancelled CFL season, happy to have clarity

At times, Tanner Green saw the writing on the wall and yet,…

Lacombe’s Tanner Green, who plays fullback for the Edmonton Football Team makes a tackle last season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Financial hurdles hurting Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

Financial hurdles hurting Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame soon may no longer be able…

Financial hurdles hurting Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
Logan Graf leads after day 1 at Alberta U17 Championship

Logan Graf leads after day 1 at Alberta U17 Championship

Graf was the only player under par in the opening round of the 36-hole tournament

Logan Graf leads after day 1 at Alberta U17 Championship
Riley Fleming takes title at 2020 PGA of Alberta Championship

Riley Fleming takes title at 2020 PGA of Alberta Championship

Riley Fleming was cool under the scorching Alberta sun. The 2018 champion…

Riley Fleming takes title at 2020 PGA of Alberta Championship
The Alberta Schools Athletic Association high school football season likely won’t go ahead this fall. (File Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

High school sports won’t return to play until stage 3 of Alberta’s Relaunch

The high school sports fall season as most know it won’t happen…

The Alberta Schools Athletic Association high school football season likely won’t go ahead this fall. (File Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
Calgary’s Grant Oh won the 2020 Alberta Senior Championship in Olds Friday. (Photo courtesy of Alberta Golf)

Grant Oh wins Alberta Senior Championship in Olds

In the end, Calgary’s Grant Oh pulled away from the pack in…

Calgary’s Grant Oh won the 2020 Alberta Senior Championship in Olds Friday. (Photo courtesy of Alberta Golf)