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Forward Kalan Lind tips a shot from the blueline on net during Red Deer Rebels practice at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Forward depth key for Red Deer Rebels this season

For forward Kalan Lind and other members of the Red Deer Rebels…

Forward Kalan Lind tips a shot from the blueline on net during Red Deer Rebels practice at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
The HJ Cody Lakers had a monster game on offence Thursday evening scoring 33 points in Sylvan Lake. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
The HJ Cody Lakers had a monster game on offence Thursday evening scoring 33 points in Sylvan Lake. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Lindsay Thurber Raiders senior girl’s team after capturing gold during a Red Deer Polytechnic tournament last week. (Contributed photo)

Lindsay Thurber senior volleyball teams ready for the season

The girl’s are the defending 4A champions

Lindsay Thurber Raiders senior girl’s team after capturing gold during a Red Deer Polytechnic tournament last week. (Contributed photo)
From left to right include Central Sport’s Director Todd Thiessen, Vice Chair Russ Wlad, Manager Candy Towers, Board Chair Allan Ferchuk, and Director Doug Spicer during a media conference Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
From left to right include Central Sport’s Director Todd Thiessen, Vice Chair Russ Wlad, Manager Candy Towers, Board Chair Allan Ferchuk, and Director Doug Spicer during a media conference Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Estel Quinteros, left, and her sister Sofia, right, are in their second season of playing for the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens soccer team. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Estel Quinteros, left, and her sister Sofia, right, are in their second season of playing for the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens soccer team. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
The St. Joseph High School Baseball Academy wins the first-ever fall showcase in Edmonton last weekend. (St. Joseph Baseball Academy/ Twitter)
The St. Joseph High School Baseball Academy wins the first-ever fall showcase in Edmonton last weekend. (St. Joseph Baseball Academy/ Twitter)
Red Deer Rebels forward Talon Brigley chases the puck in the final preseason game against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Rebels lose in shootout to Hurricanes in preseason finale

Rebels tie the game with seconds remaining

Red Deer Rebels forward Talon Brigley chases the puck in the final preseason game against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Eduardo Crespo scored three goals for the Kings in a 4-0 win against the Ambrose University Lions on Saturday at Red Deer Polytechnic. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

RDP Kings soccer beat Lions 4-0 after strong second half

Eduardo Crespo led the way with three goals

Eduardo Crespo scored three goals for the Kings in a 4-0 win against the Ambrose University Lions on Saturday at Red Deer Polytechnic. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Player of the match Estel Quinteros gets by Ambrose Lions defenders during a 16-0 win at home on Saturday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate Staff)

RDP Queens soccer dominates Ambrose Lions 16-0

The Queens held the Lions to no shots

Player of the match Estel Quinteros gets by Ambrose Lions defenders during a 16-0 win at home on Saturday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate Staff)
HJ Cody Lakers defeated the Hunting Hills Lightning 26-21 Friday night at Setters Place (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

HJ Cody beats Hunting Hills in Friday night thriller 26-21

Week one begins in central Alberta football

HJ Cody Lakers defeated the Hunting Hills Lightning 26-21 Friday night at Setters Place (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Stettler’s Colton Blancha runs upfield against the Notre Dame Cougars during the first regular season game of the season at Setters Place in Red Deer Friday night. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/Advocate Staff)

Stettler blanks Notre Dame 52-0 in season opener

The game was at Setter’s place in Red Deer

Stettler’s Colton Blancha runs upfield against the Notre Dame Cougars during the first regular season game of the season at Setters Place in Red Deer Friday night. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/Advocate Staff)
Hockey Alberta will host three events in a span of two month in 2023 in Red Deer on the Polytechnic campus. (Hockey Alberta/ Twitter)

Red Deer to host Hockey Alberta Spring Showcase in 2023

RDP will host it for second straight year

Hockey Alberta will host three events in a span of two month in 2023 in Red Deer on the Polytechnic campus. (Hockey Alberta/ Twitter)
Morgan Bateman, middle, stands on top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Masters Wakesurf Championship in Georgia last week. (Photo submitted by Morgan Bateman)
Morgan Bateman, middle, stands on top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Masters Wakesurf Championship in Georgia last week. (Photo submitted by Morgan Bateman)
The Notre Dame Cougars practiced on Wednesday in preparation for the season opener on Friday against Stettler. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate Staff)
The Notre Dame Cougars practiced on Wednesday in preparation for the season opener on Friday against Stettler. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate Staff)
The Blackfalds Bulldogs open the AJHL season Friday against the Olds Grizzlys. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Blackfalds Bulldogs looking to improve in second AJHL season

Bulldogs were eliminated in round one last year

The Blackfalds Bulldogs open the AJHL season Friday against the Olds Grizzlys. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Red Deer Rebels defenceman Jace Weir is attending the Vegas Golden Knights training camp this week after receiving an invite. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels)

Five Red Deer Rebels attending NHL camps this week

Three were drafted and two were undrafted

Red Deer Rebels defenceman Jace Weir is attending the Vegas Golden Knights training camp this week after receiving an invite. (Photo by ROB WALLATOR/Red Deer Rebels)
Players on the Lindsay Thurber Raiders High School football team run drills during practice last week at the high school (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate Staff)
Players on the Lindsay Thurber Raiders High School football team run drills during practice last week at the high school (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate Staff)
Red Deer Vipers kick off their season this Saturday at Servus Arena in Red Deer at 8 p.m. (Twitter photo)

Red Deer Vipers aim to claim north division title this season

Last season’s loss in north division final

Red Deer Vipers kick off their season this Saturday at Servus Arena in Red Deer at 8 p.m. (Twitter photo)
Red Deer Rebels forward Kalan Lind takes the puck up ice against the Calgary Hitmen in preseason action at the Peavey Mart Centrium Saturday night. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Red Deer Rebels forward Kalan Lind takes the puck up ice against the Calgary Hitmen in preseason action at the Peavey Mart Centrium Saturday night. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
American Rusty Strawn holds the trophy after winning the 2022 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship on Friday at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
American Rusty Strawn holds the trophy after winning the 2022 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship on Friday at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)