Red Deer
Blades knock off Rebels 5-3 to force Game 7 showdown
After losing the first three games of their best-of-seven Western Hockey League playoff series, the Saskatoon Blades have rallied to force a Game 7.
The visiting Blades knocked off the Red Deer Rebels 5-3 on Sunday to force a winner-take-all showdown on Tuesday at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Sask.
Egor Sidorov scored twice and added an assist for the Blades, while Trevor Wong, Jake Chiasson and Jayden Wiens netted singles. Brandon Lisowsky chipped in with two assists.
Jace Isley scored twice for the Rebels, who outshot the visitors 38-24 but had problems solving Saskatoon netminder Austin Elliott. Kai Uchacz netted a single for the Rebels, who trailed 2-0 after the first period and 4-2 heading into the third.
The victor will advance to the Eastern Conference final to play the winner of the Winnipeg Ice-Moose Jaw Warriors’ series. The Ice lead 3-2 with Game 6 being on Monday in Moose Jaw, Sask.
The Western Conference final, featuring the Seattle Thunderbirds and Kamloops Blazers, gets underway on Saturday in Seattle.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 23, 2023.
The new Red Deer Justice Centre will help Albertans resolve their legal matters faster.
Albertans deserve to have access to a fair, accessible and transparent justice system. Modernizing Alberta’s courthouse infrastructure will help make sure Alberta’s justice system runs efficiently and meets the needs of the province’s growing population.
Alberta’s government has invested $191 million to build the new Red Deer Justice Centre, increasing the number of courtrooms from eight to 12, allowing more cases to be heard at one time.
“Modern, accessible courthouses and streamlined services not only strengthen our justice
system – they build safer, stronger communities across the province. Investing in the new Red Deer Justice Centre is vital to helping our justice system operate more efficiently, and will give people in Red Deer and across central Alberta better access to justice.”
Government of Alberta and Judiciary representatives with special guests at the Red Deer Justice Centre plaque unveiling event April 22, 2025.
On March 3, all court services in Red Deer began operating out of the new justice centre. The new justice centre has 12 courtrooms fully built and equipped with video-conference equipment to allow witnesses to attend remotely if they cannot travel, and vulnerable witnesses to testify from outside the courtroom.
The new justice centre also has spaces for people taking alternative approaches to the traditional courtroom trial process, with the three new suites for judicial dispute resolution services, a specific suite for other dispute resolution services, such as family mediation and civil mediation, and a new Indigenous courtroom with dedicated venting for smudging purposes.
“We are very excited about this new courthouse for central Alberta. Investing in the places where people seek justice shows respect for the rights of all Albertans. The Red Deer Justice Centre fills a significant infrastructure need for this rapidly growing part of the province. It is also an important symbol of the rule of law, meaning that none of us are above the law, and there is an independent judiciary to decide disputes. This is essential for a healthy functioning democracy.”
“Public safety and access to justice go hand in hand. With this investment in the new Red Deer Justice Centre, Alberta’s government is ensuring that communities are safer, legal matters are resolved more efficiently and all Albertans get the support they need.”
“This state-of-the-art facility will serve the people of Red Deer and surrounding communities for generations. Our team at Infrastructure is incredibly proud of the work done to plan, design and build this project. I want to thank everyone, at all levels, who helped make this project a reality.”
Budget 2025 is meeting the challenge faced by Alberta with continued investments in education and health, lower taxes for families and a focus on the economy.
Quick facts
- The new Red Deer Justice Centre is 312,000 sq ft (29,000 m2). (The old courthouse is 98,780 sq ft (9,177 m2)).
- The approved project funding for the Red Deer Justice Centre is about $191 million.
|
|
|
|
|
|
In Defeat, Joe Tay’s Campaign Becomes a Flashpoint for Suspected Voter Intimidation in Canada
Carney’s budget is worse than Trudeau’s
Governments in Alberta should spur homebuilding amid population explosion
History in the making? Trump, Zelensky hold meeting about Ukraine war in Vatican ahead of Francis’ funeral
Net Zero by 2050: There is no realistic path to affordable and reliable electricity
Columnist warns Carney Liberals will consider a home equity tax on primary residences
Yet another struggling soldier says Veteran Affairs Canada offered him euthanasia
-
Business1 day agoTrump’s bizarre 51st state comments and implied support for Carney were simply a ploy to blow up trilateral trade pact
-
Frontier Centre for Public Policy1 day agoTrust but verify: Why COVID-19 And Kamloops Claims Demand Scientific Scrutiny
-
Alberta1 day agoAlberta’s future in Canada depends on Carney’s greatest fear: Trump or Climate Change
-
Business2 days agoNew federal government plans to run larger deficits and borrow more money than predecessor’s plan
-
Business2 days agoScott Bessent says U.S., Ukraine “ready to sign” rare earths deal
-
International2 days agoJavier Millei declassifies 1850+ files on Nazi leaders in Argentina
-
Alberta2 days agoPreston Manning: Canada is in a unity crisis
-
Mental Health2 days agoHeadline that reads ‘Ontario must pay for surgery to give trans resident both penis and vagina: appeal court’ a sign of the times in Canada