Red Deer
2 Red Deer Rebels invited to national camps – Coward to try out for the national junior team
News releases sent by the Red Deer Rebels
Chase Coward invited to Canada’s National Junior Team summer camp
Red Deer Rebels goaltender Chase Coward has been invited to Canada’s National Junior Team summer camp.
The camp goes July 23-27 at the Markin MacPhail Centre at WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park in Calgary.
Coward, a native of Swift Current, SK, appeared in 35 regular season games with the Rebels in his first full season with the club in 2022-23. He compiled a 22-10-0-2 record with a 2.51 goals against average, .906 save percentage, and two shutouts.
In the 2022 WHL Playoffs, Coward was 4-3-1 with a 2.24 goals against average, .925 save percentage, and one shutout.
“This is an exciting first step as we begin preparations for the upcoming season and the opportunity to compete at the 2023 World Juniors on home ice in Halifax and Moncton this December,” said Alan Millar, Hockey Canada’s director of player personnel. “We are excited about this group of players, and we look forward to returning to the ice for a highly-competitive camp to kick off a new season.”
Hockey Canada announced in May that the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship will be held in Halifax, N.S., and Moncton, N.B., Dec. 26, 2022 to Jan. 5, 2023.
Kalan Lind invited to Canada’s Under-18 selection camp
Red Deer Rebels forward Kalan Lind has received an invite to Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp where he will compete for the right to play for Team Canada for the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Red Deer (July 31 – August 6).
Lind, a native of Shaunavon, SK, reached the 20-goal plateau in his rookie season with the Rebels in 2021-22 and had 38 points overall in 61 games played. He was also plus-17 and had a team leading 93 penalty minutes.
Selected sixth overall by the Rebels at the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft, Kind competed at the 2021 Capital City Challenge in Ottawa last November, helping Team White win the bronze medal. Lind scored three times and added one assist in five games in the four-team tournament that included the women’s national squad and three teams featuring the top under-17 players from across Canada.
A total of 44 players – including four goaltenders, 14 defencemen and 26 forwards – have been invited to the selection camp, which takes place July 20-23 at the Markin MacPhail Centre at WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. Following the selection of the final U18 roster on July 24, Team Canada will play a pair of games against Red and White teams from Canada’s National Junior Team (U20) summer camp.
City of Red Deer
Nominations are in for the by-election to replace beloved citizen and City Councillor Michael Dawe
Nominations are in for the 2024 By-Election
The nominations are in for the historic By-Election that will take place in Red Deer on April 22, 2024.
“This is history in the making,” said Jessica Robinson, Returning Officer for The City of Red Deer. “For the first time, Red Deer residents will take to the polls to fill a vacant Councillor seat, and these 10 candidates have added their names on the ballot.”
The 10 candidates running for Councillor in the upcoming By-Election are:
- BUCHANAN, S.H. (Buck)
- CHILIBECK, Jason
- COLLINGS, Mark
- CULLEN-SAIK, Linda
- HUIZING, Hans
- KRAHN, Chad
- MACDONALD, Ashley
- MILANEY, Liam (The Level)
- TWEEDLE, Jaelene
- YZERMAN, Calvin
By-Election Day is Monday, April 22, 2024, with advance voting days on April 18, 19 and 20.
Residents are encouraged to visit elections.reddeer.ca for information about the Election including the full list of candidates, voting opportunities, and frequently asked questions.
Red Deer
St. Joseph High School Celebrates Brody Andrie’s National Boxing Championship Victory
News release from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
St. Joseph High School (SJHS) is thrilled to announce that Grade 12 student Brody Andrie has been crowned the National Champion in the 57 KG youth division at the prestigious Canada Cup & Junior Youth Canadian Championships. The championships were held at the Genesis Centre in Calgary from March 20 to March 24, 2024.
Brody, a dedicated member of Team Alberta and a fierce competitor from the Shadow Box Boxing Club in Lacombe, has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning gold in his division. This victory not only highlights his outstanding skills and dedication to the sport of boxing but also marks him as the first central Alberta boxer to be crowned a national champion in decades.
Reflecting on his victory, Brody shared, “This win is not just for me but for everyone who has supported me along the way. I’m proud to bring this championship back to Lacombe and hope to inspire other young athletes in our community.”
SJHS Principal, Gary Gylander, expressed his admiration for Brody’s achievement, stating, “Brody’s success is a testament to his hard work, perseverance, and the support of his coaches and community. We are incredibly proud of him and look forward to seeing what the future holds for this outstanding young athlete.”
This is a historic moment for both Brody and central Alberta, shining a spotlight on the talent and potential within our community.
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