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Theren Churchill, right, in action as a Huskies player. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Stettler native Theren Churchill signs with Toronto Argos

He was a first-round pick, ninth overall by the Argos in the 2020 CFL draft

Theren Churchill, right, in action as a Huskies player. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Red Deer Rebels forward Zach Smith tips a shot off the post against Edmonton Oil Kings netminder Sebastian Cossa Saturday night at the Centrium. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

Oil King sweep Red Deer Rebels in weekend series

Oil Kings 3 Rebels 1 (Saturday) Oil Kings 5 Rebels 2 (Sunday)…

Red Deer Rebels forward Zach Smith tips a shot off the post against Edmonton Oil Kings netminder Sebastian Cossa Saturday night at the Centrium. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
Red Deer Rebels forward Zach Smith tips a shot off the post against Edmonton Oil Kings netminder Sebastian Cossa.

Oil Kings power play dominant again in win over Red Deer Rebels

Oil Kings 3 Rebels 1 Special teams cost the Red Deer Rebels…

Red Deer Rebels forward Zach Smith tips a shot off the post against Edmonton Oil Kings netminder Sebastian Cossa.
The Edmonton Oil Kings shutout the Red Deer Rebels 5-0 Friday night in Edmonton. (Advocate file photo)

Oil Kings power play helps bury Red Deer Rebels

Edmonton moves to 5-0 on the season, Rebels fall to 2-4-2-0

The Edmonton Oil Kings shutout the Red Deer Rebels 5-0 Friday night in Edmonton. (Advocate file photo)
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Walton fulfills dream of playing for RDC volleyball Kings

Playing for the RDC Kings volleyball team was something Jack Walton had…

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Red Deer Rebels forward Ethan Rowland looks for a warparound try during WHL action against the Lethbridge Hurricanes earlier this season. (Photo by Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)

Red Deer Rebels Ethan Rowland highly motivated in shortened season

Rebels play three games in three nights against the Edmonton Oil Kings this weekend

Red Deer Rebels forward Ethan Rowland looks for a warparound try during WHL action against the Lethbridge Hurricanes earlier this season. (Photo by Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)
Red Deer’s Cade Mason is the AJHL’s top scoring defenceman through six games with one goal and nine assists. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Baker/ AJHL)

Red Deer’s Cade Mason having breakout AJHL season

The 19-year-old Red Deer product leads all AJHL defenceman in points through six games

Red Deer’s Cade Mason is the AJHL’s top scoring defenceman through six games with one goal and nine assists. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Baker/ AJHL)
The Red Deer Rebels celebrate Jayden Grubbe's first goal of the 2020-21 WHL season. Friday was the Rebels' home opener and the first game of the shortened 24-game season, which will include only Alberta teams. (Photo by Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)

Red Deer Rebels captain Jayden Grubbe out for the season after suffering knee injury

Rebels captain Jayden Grubbe won’t play for the remainder of the 2020-21…

The Red Deer Rebels celebrate Jayden Grubbe's first goal of the 2020-21 WHL season. Friday was the Rebels' home opener and the first game of the shortened 24-game season, which will include only Alberta teams. (Photo by Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)
Team Alberta celebrates defeating Team Wild Card Two to win the Brier curling final in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, March 14, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Lacombe ice maker Darren Moulding reflects on first Brier title

Lacombe’s Darren Moudling and Team Brendan Bottcher might very well subscribe to…

Team Alberta celebrates defeating Team Wild Card Two to win the Brier curling final in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, March 14, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The Red Deer Rebels celebrate a goal in a 5-1 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes Sunday at the Centrium in WHL action. (Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)

Red Deer Rebels close out weekend with win over Lethbridge

Rebels get three out of six points over the three-game weekend series

The Red Deer Rebels celebrate a goal in a 5-1 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes Sunday at the Centrium in WHL action. (Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)
Red Deer Rebels forward Chris Douglas looks to tip a shot past Lethbridge Hurricanes goalie Bryan Thomson in the first period of WHL action at the Centrium Friday. (Photo by Rob Walltor/Red Deer Rebels)

Red Deer Rebels fall in overtime

Lethbridge 4 Red Deer 3 (OT) A late penalty cost the Red…

Red Deer Rebels forward Chris Douglas looks to tip a shot past Lethbridge Hurricanes goalie Bryan Thomson in the first period of WHL action at the Centrium Friday. (Photo by Rob Walltor/Red Deer Rebels)
Red Deer Rebels forward Arshdeep Bains tries to sneak a loose puck past Carl Tetachuk in the second period of WHL action at the Centrium Friday night. (Photo by Rob Walltor/Red Deer Rebels)

Lethbridge Hurricanes score six unanswered to roll past Red Deer Rebels

Hurricanes 7 Rebels 4 Defence was optional Friday night at the Centrium.…

Red Deer Rebels forward Arshdeep Bains tries to sneak a loose puck past Carl Tetachuk in the second period of WHL action at the Centrium Friday night. (Photo by Rob Walltor/Red Deer Rebels)
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Red Deer’s Isla Turgeon keeping her options open

Isla Turgeon isn’t one to limit her options. The 15-year-old from Red…

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Red Deer Rebels forward Kalan Lind made his WHL debut on the weekend. (Photo Courtesy of Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)

Rebels’ Kalan Lind itching for more after WHL debut

Rebels take on the Lethbridge Hurricanes Friday night at the Centrium

Red Deer Rebels forward Kalan Lind made his WHL debut on the weekend. (Photo Courtesy of Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)
Team Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones makes a shot against Team Prince Edward Island as second Jocelyn Peterman sweeps at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary, Alta. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

With the Scotties behind them, Red Deer curlers focus on mixed doubles nationals

Former Red Deerians Jocelyn Peterman and Brittany Tran just happy to be back curling

Team Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones makes a shot against Team Prince Edward Island as second Jocelyn Peterman sweeps at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary, Alta. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
The Lindsay Thurber Raiders won a wild Game 1 in 2019 in the best-of-three Central Alberta Schools Athletic Association Women’s 4A Zone Volleyball Final at Hunting Hills. (File photo by Advocate Staff)

Lindsay Thurber awarded 4A high school volleyball provincials

Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School will host the 2021 4A Alberta Schools…

The Lindsay Thurber Raiders won a wild Game 1 in 2019 in the best-of-three Central Alberta Schools Athletic Association Women’s 4A Zone Volleyball Final at Hunting Hills. (File photo by Advocate Staff)
Ben King scores for the Red Deer Rebels during the third period of a Western Hockey League game against the Calgary Hitmen at the Westerner Park Centrium Saturday. (Photo by Rob Wallator/Red Deer Rebels)

Rebels complete comeback to pick up first win of season

Rebels 3 Hitmen 2 (OT) The Red Deer Rebels were able to…

Ben King scores for the Red Deer Rebels during the third period of a Western Hockey League game against the Calgary Hitmen at the Westerner Park Centrium Saturday. (Photo by Rob Wallator/Red Deer Rebels)
Red Deer Rebels forward Jaxsen Wiebe battles Calgary Hitmen forward Cael Zimmerman for a loose puck when the two teams squared off in February last season. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

Calgary Hitmen shutout Red Deer Rebels

Rebels name centre Jayden Grubbe team captain ahead of Friday’s game

Red Deer Rebels forward Jaxsen Wiebe battles Calgary Hitmen forward Cael Zimmerman for a loose puck when the two teams squared off in February last season. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
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)

Rebels seek consistency ahead of matchup with Hitmen

The Red Deer Rebels had to deal with a pang of regret…

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)
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Rode: Hayden Clayton latest Central Albertan to join RDC Kings

Even if he doesn’t get a chance to see them play live…

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