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Red Deer Riggers pitcher Kai Poffenroth closes out the game to clinch a 5-0 victory over the Edmonton Padres. (File photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Red Deer Riggers ready to host Nationals

The Red Deer Riggers begin their quest for gold at the 2023…

Red Deer Riggers pitcher Kai Poffenroth closes out the game to clinch a 5-0 victory over the Edmonton Padres. (File photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
A picture of Alex Ennis who passed away in 2019. (Photo supplied by Team Alex)

Local mental health organization Team Alex shutting down

After three years in the community

A picture of Alex Ennis who passed away in 2019. (Photo supplied by Team Alex)
Saskatoon Blades goaltender Ethan Chadwick stops Rebels forward Jace Isley on a breakaway attempt in the 2023 WHL Eastern Conference semi-finals. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Former Red Deer Rebel Jace Isley signs with the U of S Huskies

He played four seasons in Red Deer

Saskatoon Blades goaltender Ethan Chadwick stops Rebels forward Jace Isley on a breakaway attempt in the 2023 WHL Eastern Conference semi-finals. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
14-year-old Saylar May From Rocky Mountain House won the U15 girls’ division this week at a MJT golf event in Sundre. (Photo by Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour/ Facebook)

Rocky Mountain House’s Saylar May claims U15 girls title at MJT golf event

She shot four over par in three days

14-year-old Saylar May From Rocky Mountain House won the U15 girls’ division this week at a MJT golf event in Sundre. (Photo by Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour/ Facebook)
Red Deer Rebels forward Kai Uchacz scores the opening goal in the first period against the Calgary Hitmen in Game 1 of the first round of the 2023 WHL Playoffs. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Select Red Deer Rebels preseason games to be streamed for free

Games to be streamed on CHL TV

Red Deer Rebels forward Kai Uchacz scores the opening goal in the first period against the Calgary Hitmen in Game 1 of the first round of the 2023 WHL Playoffs. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Eduardo Crespo scored three goals for the Kings in a 4-0 win against the Ambrose University Lions at Red Deer Polytechnic during the 2022 season. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

RDP Kings soccer hopes to push for division title this season

They kick off exhibition next week

Eduardo Crespo scored three goals for the Kings in a 4-0 win against the Ambrose University Lions at Red Deer Polytechnic during the 2022 season. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Over 541 athletes took part in the Pickleball Alberta Provincial Championships last week. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Pickleball Alberta Provincials a success in Red Deer

A record number of people attended

Over 541 athletes took part in the Pickleball Alberta Provincial Championships last week. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Gulls’ shortstop Jonah Weisner swings at a pitch against the Okotoks Dawgs during Game 2 of the WCBL West Finals on Saturday at Gulls Stadium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Sylvan Lake Gulls disappointed following playoff exit, but believe in team’s future

Second straight loss in West Finals

Gulls’ shortstop Jonah Weisner swings at a pitch against the Okotoks Dawgs during Game 2 of the WCBL West Finals on Saturday at Gulls Stadium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
The Red Deer Bellas won the Slo-Pitch National Championship in Leduc to claim the team’s first-ever title. (Photo by Slo-Pitch National/ Twitter)

Red Deer Bellas win their first-ever Slo-Pitch National Championship

They beat Edmonton in Leduc

The Red Deer Bellas won the Slo-Pitch National Championship in Leduc to claim the team’s first-ever title. (Photo by Slo-Pitch National/ Twitter)
Gulls starting pitcher Tyler Boudreau throws a strike against the Okotoks Dawgs during Game 2 of the WCBL West Finals on Saturday at Gulls Stadium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Sylvan Lake Gulls eliminated by Dawgs in WCBL West Finals

Dawgs advance to Finals

Gulls starting pitcher Tyler Boudreau throws a strike against the Okotoks Dawgs during Game 2 of the WCBL West Finals on Saturday at Gulls Stadium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
The Red Deer Vipers held their first camp on Saturday at the Dawe Centre in preparation for the upcoming season that begins in September. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Red Deer Vipers return to the rink

They hosted an ID camp in Red Deer

The Red Deer Vipers held their first camp on Saturday at the Dawe Centre in preparation for the upcoming season that begins in September. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Sylvan Lake Gulls file photo. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Sylvan Lake Gulls drop Game 1 of West Division Finals

Game 2 will be in Sylvan Lake on Saturday

Sylvan Lake Gulls file photo. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
WINNER EILEEN PARK AT THE 2023 JUNIOR GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP AT HAMPTON GOLF CLUB. (PHOTO BERNARD BRAULT, GOLF CANADA)

Red Deer’s Eileen Park reflects on Canadian Junior Girls Championship title

She completed the milestone at just 14 years old

WINNER EILEEN PARK AT THE 2023 JUNIOR GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP AT HAMPTON GOLF CLUB. (PHOTO BERNARD BRAULT, GOLF CANADA)
Sylvan Lake Gulls Cleary Simpson swings at an incoming pitch against the Lethbridge Bulls at Gulls Stadium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

‘It’s turned into quite the rivalry’: Gulls to face Dawgs in back-to-back West Finals

Game 1 is on Friday

Sylvan Lake Gulls Cleary Simpson swings at an incoming pitch against the Lethbridge Bulls at Gulls Stadium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Lacombe’s Brady McKinlay competed at the Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship earlier this summer. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

McKinlay finishes tied for fifth at Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship

He shot even par through four days

Lacombe’s Brady McKinlay competed at the Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship earlier this summer. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Over 541 athletes took part in the Pickleball Alberta Provincial Championships on Thursday at the Red Deer Pickleball Club. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Pickleball Alberta Provincial Championships underway in Red Deer

Over 540 athletes are participating

Over 541 athletes took part in the Pickleball Alberta Provincial Championships on Thursday at the Red Deer Pickleball Club. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Red Deer Rebels forward Ollie Josephson breaks into the offensive zone against the Medicine Hat Tigers last season at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Red Deer Rebels Ollie Josephson reflects on Team Canada’s gold medal victory

They beat Czechia 3-2

Red Deer Rebels forward Ollie Josephson breaks into the offensive zone against the Medicine Hat Tigers last season at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Ponoka Stampeders’ new head coach Joe Gidari talks with players during a spring camp held in Ponoka earlier this year. (Photo by Ponoka Stampeders/ Facebook)

Ponoka Stampeders to return to the HJHL this season

The franchise was shut down in 2022

Ponoka Stampeders’ new head coach Joe Gidari talks with players during a spring camp held in Ponoka earlier this year. (Photo by Ponoka Stampeders/ Facebook)
Sylvan Lake Gulls Cleary Simpson swings at a pitch at their final regular season home game at Gulls Stadium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Sylvan Lake Gulls advance to West Division Finals

Gulls to play the Okotoks Dawgs

Sylvan Lake Gulls Cleary Simpson swings at a pitch at their final regular season home game at Gulls Stadium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Edmonton’s Ryan Garbutt won the 101st Central Alberta Amateur on Monday at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. (Photo by Red Deer Golf and Country Club/ Facebook)

Edmonton’s Ryan Garbutt captures 101st Central Alberta Amateur

Ken Griffith was crowned senior men’s champion

Edmonton’s Ryan Garbutt won the 101st Central Alberta Amateur on Monday at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. (Photo by Red Deer Golf and Country Club/ Facebook)