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Hunting Hills Male Athlete of the Year Riley Easton and Female Athlete of the Year Grace Watson pose for a picture following the conclusion of the athletic awards on Thursday in Red Deer. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Hunting Hills Lightning celebrate athletes

That’s a wrap on a busy sports season

 

Fourteen international soccer players have enrolled into a new program at The Dome which is aimed to help athletes take their game to the next level. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

New soccer program in Red Deer featuring players from across the globe

14 out of 26 enrolled are international

 

Lindsay Thurber High School female and male athletes of the Madelyn DeZutter, Sam Bender, and Tricia Madourie pose for a photo following the athletic awards banquet on Wednesday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Lindsay Thurber Raiders present athletic awards

Raiders for life

 

Red Deer Catalina Swim Club Freeze or Fry file photo. (Photo by Advocate Staff)

Red Deer Catalina Swim Club anticipates record turnout at 70th annual Freeze or Fry

Over 360 swimmers are expected

Red Deer Catalina Swim Club Freeze or Fry file photo. (Photo by Advocate Staff)
The Red Deer Riggers are leading their division through the first nine games of the Sunburst League season. (Advocate File Photo)

Red Deer Riggers pick up win over Rockies

Riggers avenge loss over Calgary

The Red Deer Riggers are leading their division through the first nine games of the Sunburst League season. (Advocate File Photo)
Brenden Kasinec recovers from almost getting bucked off.(Carson Ellis photo)

Alberta High School Rodeo Assoc. finals held in Stettler

The high school rodeo was held June 1-4, 2023

  • Jun 7, 2023
Brenden Kasinec recovers from almost getting bucked off.(Carson Ellis photo)
Gage Weinrauch, left, and Ella Black, right, were named the male and female athletes of the year at the Notre Dame High School athletic awards. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Notre Dame High School honour athletes at annual awards banquet

Students recognized for accomplishments

Gage Weinrauch, left, and Ella Black, right, were named the male and female athletes of the year at the Notre Dame High School athletic awards. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Red Deer Rebels captain Jayden Grubbe lines up a hit against the Calgary Hitmen during the first round of the WHL Playoffs last season. (Photo by Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)

Rebels captain Jayden Grubbe hopes to bring physicality to the Oilers

Grubbe was traded to Edmonton last week

Red Deer Rebels captain Jayden Grubbe lines up a hit against the Calgary Hitmen during the first round of the WHL Playoffs last season. (Photo by Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)
Sylvan Lake Gulls file photo. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Sylvan Lake Gulls win second straight game

Gulls are back at it on Wednesday

Sylvan Lake Gulls file photo. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
In senior women’s high jump, Lindsay Thurber’s Tricia Madourie, middle, claimed the gold medal with a 1.71m jump. (Photo by Lindsay Thurber High School/ Facebook)

Central Albertans see success at ASAA track and field provincials

Athletes competed in Edmonton

In senior women’s high jump, Lindsay Thurber’s Tricia Madourie, middle, claimed the gold medal with a 1.71m jump. (Photo by Lindsay Thurber High School/ Facebook)
Members of the Red Deer Renegades lacrosse team celebrate a goal during a matchup with the Crude on Saturday at the Dawe Centre in Red Deer. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Sports schedule June 7-11

Sports schedule for this week

Members of the Red Deer Renegades lacrosse team celebrate a goal during a matchup with the Crude on Saturday at the Dawe Centre in Red Deer. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Sylvan Lake’s Tylor Johanesson suited up for the Central Alberta Buccaneers for the first time in two years on Saturday in Lacombe. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Central Alberta Bucs’ lose season opener despite two TD performance by Johanesson

Bucs’ lose close battle

Sylvan Lake’s Tylor Johanesson suited up for the Central Alberta Buccaneers for the first time in two years on Saturday in Lacombe. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Red Deer Renegades captain Riley Sitko heads towards the net against the Crude on Saturday in RMLL Junior B Tier II action. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/Advocate staff)

Red Deer Renegades begin RMLL season 5-3

They defeated the Crude on Saturday

Red Deer Renegades captain Riley Sitko heads towards the net against the Crude on Saturday in RMLL Junior B Tier II action. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/Advocate staff)
The Notre Dame Cougars senior girl’s rugby team are central zone champions after defeating the Lacombe Rams on Wednesday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

ND Cougars senior girl’s rugby win central zone championship

Cougars beat the Lacombe Rams

The Notre Dame Cougars senior girl’s rugby team are central zone champions after defeating the Lacombe Rams on Wednesday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Red Deer Rebels captain Jayden Grubbe battles for the puck against Saskatoon Blades’ Jayden Wines during a matchup at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Rebels Jayden Grubbe signs with Edmonton Oilers

Grubbe was traded by the NY Rangers

Red Deer Rebels captain Jayden Grubbe battles for the puck against Saskatoon Blades’ Jayden Wines during a matchup at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Central Alberta Buccaneers defensive players try to stop Edmonton Elite runningback at Great Chief Park. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Central Alberta Buccaneers kickoff AFL season this weekend

With the 2023 Alberta Football League (AFL) season beginning this weekend, the…

Central Alberta Buccaneers defensive players try to stop Edmonton Elite runningback at Great Chief Park. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
The Red Deer Riggers took on the Calgary Rockies at Great Chief Park on Tuesday for ahead to head matchup in Sunburst League action. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Red Deer Riggers lose second straight game

Riggers are back in action on Thursday

The Red Deer Riggers took on the Calgary Rockies at Great Chief Park on Tuesday for ahead to head matchup in Sunburst League action. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
On Tuesday night the Sylvan Lake Gulls took on the Okotoks Dawgs in a rematch of the 2022 West Division Final at Gulls Stadium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/Advocate staff)

Sylvan Lake Gulls lose to Okotoks for first loss of the season

Gulls are 3-1 to start off the year

On Tuesday night the Sylvan Lake Gulls took on the Okotoks Dawgs in a rematch of the 2022 West Division Final at Gulls Stadium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/Advocate staff)
Approximately 110 students from across central Alberta took part in the annual central zone tennis tournament at the Red Deer Tennis Club on Tuesday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Red Deer Advocate staff)

Central Alberta high schools compete in annual tennis tournament

110 students competed in zone tournament

Approximately 110 students from across central Alberta took part in the annual central zone tennis tournament at the Red Deer Tennis Club on Tuesday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Red Deer Advocate staff)
One young competitor receives a medal for his performance at the Western Canadian Karate Championships last year. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

43rd annual Western Canadian Karate Championships a success

Over 200 competitors took part

One young competitor receives a medal for his performance at the Western Canadian Karate Championships last year. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)