Red Deer
First place Rebels look to correct course with two upcoming home tilts

Submitted by the Red Deer Rebels
Rebels This Week
HUGE HOME CROWD
In their first home game in three weeks, the Red Deer Rebels were welcomed back to the Peavey Mart Centrium by more than 5,100 fans Saturday night. It was the second-largest home crowd of the year and second time that over 5,000 fans have turned out for a Rebels game this season. It was also Ag Appreciation Night, presented by Brandt, as the Rebels fell 4-2 in a tightly contested affair to the Brandon Wheat Kings.
TOP OF THE CENTRAL
The Rebels continue to sit atop the standings in the WHL Central Division thanks to a 16-4-0-2 record for 34 points. The Calgary Hitmen are next with 25 points followed by Lethbridge with 23.
SPONGE BOB FOR A CAUSE
The Red Deer Rebels will host the RE/MAX Presents: Nickelodeon Night for Children’s Miracle Network on Friday, November 25, 2022, at the Peavey Mart Centrium when they take on the Medicine Hat Tigers at 7 p.m.
The special theme will be SpongeBob SquarePants. Game-worn jerseys from the RE/MAX Presents: Nickelodeon Night for Children’s Miracle Network will be auctioned on game night in an IN-BUILDING ONLY Silent Auction, with proceeds in support of Children’s Miracle Network.
Get a Family Pack for $83! Includes two adult tickets, two child tickets, four hot dogs and four pop.
Fans can purchase tickets at reddeerrebels.com.
THREE-GAME WEEKEND
Following Friday’s game, the Rebels are back in action Saturday night at the Peavey Mart Centrium versus the Prince Albert Raiders. The Rebels are 1-0 so far this season versus the Raiders. Game time is 7 p.m.
Then on Sunday, the Rebels pay a visit to Calgary to battle the Hitmen at 6 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Rebels are 2-0 versus Calgary this season.
WHO’S HOT?
Rebels captain Jayden Grubbe was recently named the Rebels Mitchell and Jewel Player of the Month for October.
TICKETS PACKAGES FOR EVERYONE
Can’t make it to every game? The Rebels have Corporate Voucher and 9-Game ticket packages available to make it easier to pick which home games work best for you. Half-season ticket packages are also available for the second half of the 2022-23 season. Call Shaun Richer at the Rebels office for details 403-341-6000.
‘TIS THE SEASON
Now is the time to get the perfect holiday gift for the Red Deer Rebels fan in your life! Stay tuned to reddeerrebels.com and our social media channels for previews of just some of the great merchandise we have available for purchase at the Rebels Team Store at the Peavey Mart Centrium, and online.
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Red Deer Hospital Lottery announces $25,000 winner of the Early Bird Draw

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UPDATE: Red Deer RCMP arrest 31 year old Chad Wickett for conspiracy to commit murder

News release from Red Deer RCMP
Red Deer RCMP advise of heavy police presence – Update
The Red Deer RCMP issued a heavy police presence notification this morning while officers effected a high risk arrest utilizing the Emergency Response Team in the area of 47 A Avenue and 55 Street.
Officers were successful in making the arrest.
One male was located on outstanding warrants and taken into custody.
31-year-old Red Deer resident, Chad Wickett, was arrested for:
- Conspiracy to commit murder
- Using a firearm in the commission of an offence
- Possession of weapons
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Failing to comply with a release order
Background from Canadian Press article – May 10 / 2023
Alberta RCMP are looking for a suspect accused of conspiracy to commit murder, and say he could be armed.
Three Hills RCMP say a woman reported that two men had come to her home the night of May 3.
Police say one of the men allegedly entered the residence, took the woman’s cellphone and said he was there to kill her.
The victim told police she was able to convince the men not to hurt her, and they left.
On May 10, Red Deer RCMP arrested 45-year-old Chrys Tremblay on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, forcible confinement and uttering threats.
Police are looking for 31-year-old Chad Wickett, who is wanted on five charges including conspiracy to commit murder and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
RCMP say Wickett is considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 10, 2023.
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