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Perfect week adds a point to Rebels’ lead in Central Division

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REBELS THIS WEEK

January 16-22, 2023

THREE FOR THREE!

The Rebels got back on track in a big way by winning all three of their games this past week.

  Sat. Jan. 14 – Hunter Mayo scored with 5.9 seconds left in overtime to give the Rebels a thrilling 2-1 road win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Kalan Lind scored for Red Deer in the second period to run his goal streak to three games. Rhett Stoesser made 31 saves for his team leading 16th win of the year. The Rebels are now 2-0-0-1 versus Lethbridge this season.

Fri. Jan. 13 – A three-goal third period powered the Rebels to a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings at the Peavey Mart Centrium, and a sweep of their nine-game head-to-head season series. Jace Isley and Kalan Lind each had a goal and an assist for Red Deer. Jhett Larson scored the game winner shorthanded early in period three. Jace Weir scored an empty netter. Red Deer was 1-for-2 on the power play while Edmonton was 0-for-five. Red Deer outshot Edmonton 38-35. 

  Wed. Jan. 11 – Kai Uchacz opened the scoring and added the shootout winners as the Rebels edged the Moose Jaw Warriors 4-3 at the Peavey Mart Centrium. Frantisek Formanek and Kalin Lind also scored for the Rebels. Lind also had two assists. Rhett Stoesser made 30 saves through regulation and overtime, and three more in the shootout to earn the win. Red Deer outshot Moose Jaw 50-30 and was 1-for-3 on the power play while Moose Jaw was 2-for-3.

GAMES THIS WEEK

– Friday, Jan. 21 – The Prince George Cougars come to town for the first time since Jan. 26, 2019. Alberta Health Services and SPARC Red Deer will on-hand for their Winter Warm Up and Paint the Town Positive campaign.  Please bring new toques, mitts and socks to donate, and share the share the gift of warmth this winter. 

– Saturday, Jan. 21 – The Brandon Wheat Kings come to town on 80s Night at the Peavey Mart Centrium

Both games start at 7 p.m. with tickets available through ticketsalberta.com and reddeerrebels.com.

– Sunday, Jan. 22 – The Rebels finish a busy weekend by visiting the Calgary Hitmen for a 4 p.m. tilt.

OTHER UPCOMING GAMES

– Friday, Jan. 27 – The Saskatoon Blades visit Red Deer for the second and final time this season 

– Saturday, Jan 28 – The conference leading Winnipeg ICE visit the Peavey Mart Centrium on a night that will feature live music from See Alice, Post-game Disco Skate, and another Beer Night Special

– Tuesday, Jan. 31 – Connor Bedard and the Regina Pats pay their final visit of the regular season. This game is already sold-out! Stay tuned in the coming days as the Rebels work to make a limited number of standing-room tickets available.

BLUE LINE BOLSTER:

On Tuesday, January 10, the Rebels acquired 2004-born defenceman Nicholas Andrusiak from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a seventh-round selection at the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. Signed by Portland as a list player in September 2021, Andrusiak has appeared in two games with the Winterhawks during the 2022-23 WHL Regular Season. The left-shooting blue liner from Tisdale, Saskatchewan has three points in 20 games this season with the Melville Millionaires of the SJHL.

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Nominations are in for the by-election to replace beloved citizen and City Councillor Michael Dawe

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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.

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St. Joseph High School Celebrates Brody Andrie’s National Boxing Championship Victory

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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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