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Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime returns a ball to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in their ATP Tour men's singles quarterfinals tennis match in Halle, Germany, Thursday, June 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/dpa via AP-Friso Gentsch

Canadians focused on experiencing Wimbledon glory

WIMBLEDON, United Kingdom — There are no ranking points on offer at…

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime returns a ball to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in their ATP Tour men's singles quarterfinals tennis match in Halle, Germany, Thursday, June 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/dpa via AP-Friso Gentsch
Red Deer Titans alumni or the ‘old boys’ played alumni of the Calgary Cobras on Saturday celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Red Deer Titans Rugby Club. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

‘It’s good to be back playing the game we all love’: Red Deer Titans Rugby Club celebrates 50 years

They welcomed all programs back this season

Red Deer Titans alumni or the ‘old boys’ played alumni of the Calgary Cobras on Saturday celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Red Deer Titans Rugby Club. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Red Deer lacrosse product Josh Sullivan (left) chases down a Vancouver Stealth player during National Lacrosse League play. (Photo by: Jack Dempsey / Colorado Mammoth)

Jack of all trades: Red Deer’s Josh Sullivan wins NLL Championship

All while being a dad and working as an engineer

Red Deer lacrosse product Josh Sullivan (left) chases down a Vancouver Stealth player during National Lacrosse League play. (Photo by: Jack Dempsey / Colorado Mammoth)
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Sylvan Lake Gulls four-game winning streak ends in Okotoks

Hoping to bounce back against Brooks

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The Red Deer Riggers lost to the St. Albert Tigers Friday night at Gulls Stadium in Sylvan Lake. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate Staff)

Red Deer Riggers Love-Hollman enjoying playing for his childhood team

The shortstop have two hits Friday

The Red Deer Riggers lost to the St. Albert Tigers Friday night at Gulls Stadium in Sylvan Lake. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate Staff)
Former Red Deer Rebels defenceman Jackson Van de Leest carried the puck out from behind the Rebels net against the Edmonton Oil Kings last season. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

Former Red Deer Rebels commit to playing university hockey in Dalhousie next season

Their first game will be on Oct. 5 in Dalhousie

Former Red Deer Rebels defenceman Jackson Van de Leest carried the puck out from behind the Rebels net against the Edmonton Oil Kings last season. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
The Black Rock Boxing Club with one of their many boxers during a tournament earlier this year. (Black Rock Boxing Club/ Facebook)

Black Rock Boxing Club raising funds for a new location after a fire consumed their building

The club in Red Deer was open for a year

The Black Rock Boxing Club with one of their many boxers during a tournament earlier this year. (Black Rock Boxing Club/ Facebook)
Ethan Choi won the Alberta Open Championship at the Sundre Golf Club on Thursday. Lacombe’s Brady McKinley was central Alberta’s best golfer in the three-day tournament. (Submitted photo/ Alberta Golf)

Lacombe’s Brady Mckinley finishes fifth overall in weather-shortened Alberta Open

Lethbridge’s Ethan Choi won the tournament

Ethan Choi won the Alberta Open Championship at the Sundre Golf Club on Thursday. Lacombe’s Brady McKinley was central Alberta’s best golfer in the three-day tournament. (Submitted photo/ Alberta Golf)
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RODE: Red Deer U15AAA Braves on track for another shot at provincial title

They’re not there yet, but the Red Deer Archon Braves U15AAA baseball…

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Central Alberta Buccaneers seeing improvement despite starting season 0-2

Next up for the Bucs is a date in Calgary

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RDP unveiled its new logo on Thursday at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. All teams will be donning the new colours and logo at the beginning of the 2022-23 season. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Bold, fierce, and modern: RDP Athletics unveils new logo, refreshed brand

The logo pays homage to the school’s history

RDP unveiled its new logo on Thursday at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. All teams will be donning the new colours and logo at the beginning of the 2022-23 season. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Edmonton Oil Kings' Carter Souch, right, scores over Saint John Sea Dogs goaltender Nikolas Hurtubise during the first period of Memorial Cup hockey action in Saint John, N.B. on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Former Red Deer Rebel Jaxsen Wiebe leads Oil Kings to OT win over host Sea Dogs

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Jaxsen Wiebe didn’t set the Western Hockey League…

Edmonton Oil Kings' Carter Souch, right, scores over Saint John Sea Dogs goaltender Nikolas Hurtubise during the first period of Memorial Cup hockey action in Saint John, N.B. on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Gulls Zach Griffin makes contact with a pitch down the middle against the Edmonton Prospects Wednesday evening. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Pitching once again lights out in Gulls win over Prospects

Gulls pitching only allow one hit

Gulls Zach Griffin makes contact with a pitch down the middle against the Edmonton Prospects Wednesday evening. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Blackfalds Bulldogs captain Brett Meerman just misses a backhand chance during a regular-season game last year against the Calgary Canucks. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

AJHL announces regular-season schedule

Each team will play 60 games

Blackfalds Bulldogs captain Brett Meerman just misses a backhand chance during a regular-season game last year against the Calgary Canucks. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
An older photo of Lacombe’s Brady McKinlay after finishing third at the Alberta Junior Championships in 2016. (Photo by Alberta Golf)

Central Alberta’s Brady Mckinlay climbs the leaderboard in Alberta Open Championship

The tournament has amateur and pro golfers

An older photo of Lacombe’s Brady McKinlay after finishing third at the Alberta Junior Championships in 2016. (Photo by Alberta Golf)
Prince Albert Raiders forward Harrison Lodewyk, of Red Deer, had a strong rookie season in the WHL and will be looking to build on that performance next year. (Photo by Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)

Red Deer’s Harrison Lodewyk looks to build off rookie season in WHL

The 17-year-old adapted to his role of the squad

Prince Albert Raiders forward Harrison Lodewyk, of Red Deer, had a strong rookie season in the WHL and will be looking to build on that performance next year. (Photo by Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)
Sylvan Lake Gulls pitcher Ty Boudreau threw a no-hitter against the Weyburn Beavers on the road. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Gulls Ty Boudreau was ‘locked in’ for historic no-hitter

Gulls celebrate first solo no-hitter

Sylvan Lake Gulls pitcher Ty Boudreau threw a no-hitter against the Weyburn Beavers on the road. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
The Stony Plain Golf Course during the MJT Ford Series last weekend. (Submitted photo/ Maple Leaf Junior Tour)

Innisfail’s Brae Rogalczyk wins age division in MJT tournament

Only one from central Alberta to place first

The Stony Plain Golf Course during the MJT Ford Series last weekend. (Submitted photo/ Maple Leaf Junior Tour)
The Sylvan Lake Gulls lineup during the national anthem. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Sylvan Lake Gulls pitcher Ty Boudreau tosses no-hitter

Gulls return home Wednesday

The Sylvan Lake Gulls lineup during the national anthem. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Linesman Kiel Murchison, second from right, separates Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos from Colorado Avalanche players during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

‘Out to dry’: NHL champion Lightning in 2-0 hole to Avs

Arnie Stapleton, The Associated Press DENVER (AP) — This loss wasn’t as…

Linesman Kiel Murchison, second from right, separates Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos from Colorado Avalanche players during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)