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Sylvan Lake Gulls’ shortstop Jonah Weisner made an immediate impact on the Sylvan Lake Gulls last summer, especially in the batter’s box. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Former Sylvan Lake Gull Jonah Weisner signs professional deal

With the Quebec City Capitals

Sylvan Lake Gulls’ shortstop Jonah Weisner made an immediate impact on the Sylvan Lake Gulls last summer, especially in the batter’s box. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
The 16U Team Alberta girl’s baseball team won the bronze medal at the 2023 16U Girl’s Invitational National Championships earlier this week. (Photo by Team Alberta Baseball/ Twitter)

Team Alberta 16U girls win bronze at nationals

Multiple central Albertans suited up

The 16U Team Alberta girl’s baseball team won the bronze medal at the 2023 16U Girl’s Invitational National Championships earlier this week. (Photo by Team Alberta Baseball/ Twitter)
Red Deer Rebels new head coach Derrick Walser poses for a photo from the bench at the Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

‘I’ve been counting down the days’: New head coach hopes to raise Rebels game

Training camp begins this week

Red Deer Rebels new head coach Derrick Walser poses for a photo from the bench at the Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
The U17 Red Deer Renegades girl’s soccer team came away with the silver medal at the provincial championships in Edmonton this weekend. (Photo by Red Deer City Soccer Association/ Facebook)

U17 Red Deer Renegades claim silver medal in historic provincial appearance

Lost in the provincial final

The U17 Red Deer Renegades girl’s soccer team came away with the silver medal at the provincial championships in Edmonton this weekend. (Photo by Red Deer City Soccer Association/ Facebook)
The Red Deer Titans Rugby Club began their season with two out of three senior teams winning their home opener. (Photo by Red Deer Titans Rugby Club)

Red Deer Titans senior men to play for Southern Alberta Championship

With a win they’ll advance to provincials

The Red Deer Titans Rugby Club began their season with two out of three senior teams winning their home opener. (Photo by Red Deer Titans Rugby Club)
Riggers Jason Louis swings at a pitch against the Windsor Stars on Thursday evening at the 2023 Canadian Men’s Senior AAA National Championship at Great Chief Park. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Sports schedule Aug. 30 – Sept 3

Sports schedule this week in Red Deer

Riggers Jason Louis swings at a pitch against the Windsor Stars on Thursday evening at the 2023 Canadian Men’s Senior AAA National Championship at Great Chief Park. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Quebec celebrates its first gold medal win at the Canadian Men’s Senior AAA National Championships since 2007 in Red Deer at Great Chief Park on Sunday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/Advocate staff)

Quebec’s walk-off home run earns province first national title in over a decade

They beat Saskatchewan 6-5 on Sunday

Quebec celebrates its first gold medal win at the Canadian Men’s Senior AAA National Championships since 2007 in Red Deer at Great Chief Park on Sunday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/Advocate staff)
The Red Deer Riggers played four games at the 2023 Canadian Men’s National Championships and went 1-3 missing the playoff rounds. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Red Deer Riggers reflect on a successful week hosting nationals

Red Deer hosted the 2023 Canadian Men’s Baseball Nationals

The Red Deer Riggers played four games at the 2023 Canadian Men’s National Championships and went 1-3 missing the playoff rounds. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Red Deer Riggers starting pitcher Josh Edwards was solid on Thursday night striking out seven batters in a 3-1 loss to the Windsor Stars at the 2023 Canadian Men’s Senior AAA National Championship at Great Chief Park. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Semifinal matchups set at Canadian Men’s National Baseball Championships

The semifinal matchups at the 2023 Canadian Men’s Senior AAA National Championships…

Red Deer Riggers starting pitcher Josh Edwards was solid on Thursday night striking out seven batters in a 3-1 loss to the Windsor Stars at the 2023 Canadian Men’s Senior AAA National Championship at Great Chief Park. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Red Deer’s Kolton Rawlusyk and his teammate Mitch Aalbers won gold at the 18U beach volleyball national championships. (Photo submitted by Jamie Rawlusyk)

Red Deer’s Kolton Rawlusyk wins gold at beach volleyball nationals

Red Deer’s Kolton Rawlusyk won the gold medal at the 18U youth…

Red Deer’s Kolton Rawlusyk and his teammate Mitch Aalbers won gold at the 18U beach volleyball national championships. (Photo submitted by Jamie Rawlusyk)
Red Deer’s Carson Wells wins Founders Cup Jr. B Lacrosse National Championship with the Edmonton Warriors in B.C. (Photo submitted by Carson Wells)

Red Deer’s Carson Wells wins Jr. B Lacrosse National Championship

The goalie joined the provincial champs

Red Deer’s Carson Wells wins Founders Cup Jr. B Lacrosse National Championship with the Edmonton Warriors in B.C. (Photo submitted by Carson Wells)
Red Deer Riggers starting pitcher Tyler McWille throws a pitch against the Kentville Wildcats on Friday night at Great Chief Park. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Red Deer Riggers split Friday games at nationals

Must-win game on Saturday

Red Deer Riggers starting pitcher Tyler McWille throws a pitch against the Kentville Wildcats on Friday night at Great Chief Park. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Blackfalds Bulldogs training camp will go through to Sunday prior to the beginning of the AJHL preseason next. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Blackfalds Bulldogs begin training camp

Preseason begins next week

Blackfalds Bulldogs training camp will go through to Sunday prior to the beginning of the AJHL preseason next. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Riggers Jason Louis swings at a pitch against the Windsor Stars on Thursday evening at the 2023 Canadian Men’s Senior AAA National Championship at Great Chief Park. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Red Deer Riggers fall in opening game at nationals

3-1 loss to the Windsor Stars

Riggers Jason Louis swings at a pitch against the Windsor Stars on Thursday evening at the 2023 Canadian Men’s Senior AAA National Championship at Great Chief Park. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Young participants hold the Canadian flag during the national anthem at the opening ceremonies for the 2023 Men’s Senior AAA National Baseball Championships at Great Chief Park on Wednesday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Red Deer Advocate)

Results after day one of the Canadian Men’s National Baseball Championships

Senior AAA National Championships

Young participants hold the Canadian flag during the national anthem at the opening ceremonies for the 2023 Men’s Senior AAA National Baseball Championships at Great Chief Park on Wednesday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Red Deer Advocate)
Sofia Quinteros charges the net against the Ambrose Lions during a match in ACAC action last season. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

RDP Queens soccer set to defend ACAC title with season around the corner

On Sept. 9 the regular season begins

Sofia Quinteros charges the net against the Ambrose Lions during a match in ACAC action last season. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Regina’s Griffin Keller alongside his father Daryl Keller pose for a photo after winning the 2023 Canadian men’s home run derby at Great Chief Park on Wednesday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Regina’s Griffin Keller wins home run derby at Men’s Senior AAA National Championship

Let the games begin in Red Deer

Regina’s Griffin Keller alongside his father Daryl Keller pose for a photo after winning the 2023 Canadian men’s home run derby at Great Chief Park on Wednesday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Young participants hold the Canadian flag during the national anthem at the opening ceremonies for the 2023 Men’s Senior AAA National Baseball Championships at Great Chief Park on Wednesday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Red Deer Advocate)

Men’s National Baseball Championships officially begin in Red Deer

Opening ceremonies kick off the tournament

Young participants hold the Canadian flag during the national anthem at the opening ceremonies for the 2023 Men’s Senior AAA National Baseball Championships at Great Chief Park on Wednesday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Red Deer Advocate)
Baseball file photo. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Sports schedule Aug. 23 – 27

Sports schedule this week in Red Deer

Baseball file photo. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
The Red Deer Rebels traded goaltender Chase Coward to the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Red Deer Rebels trade Chase Coward to the P.A. Raiders

Rebels add a fourth-round pick

The Red Deer Rebels traded goaltender Chase Coward to the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)