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“REBELS THIS WEEK” TRAINING CAMP EDITION

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Photo by Allen Douglas/Kamloops Blazers

News release from the Red Deer Rebels

A NEW SEASON BEGINS!

The off-season is over and 2022 Training Camp for the Red Deer Rebels is now here!

Veterans report for medicals this Thursday morning (Sept. 1) and undergo afternoon off-ice fitness testing at Red Deer Polytechnic. On-ice fitness testing goes Friday morning at the Peavey Mart Centrium. On-ice sessions at the Peavey Mart Centrium begin Friday, Sept. 2.

Rookies report to camp on Friday (Sept. 2) with ice sessions starting the following day. All practices and scrimmages through Sept. 6 are open to the public. Times throughout camp are subject to change.
(See reddeerrebels.com for ice times)

BLACK AND WHITE GAME

2022 Training Camp wraps up Wednesday, Sept. 7 with the Black and White Game at 7 p.m. at the Peavey Mart Centrium. Fans are invited to attend with admission being a donation for the Red Deer Firefighters Children’s Charity.

GARAGE SALE AND OPEN HOUSE

Also during the Black and White Game on Sept. 7, Rebels fans can check out a Garage Sale featuring Rebels equipment and apparel from years past, and an Open House to check out what Season Seats and 9-Game Packs are available for the 2022-23 season.

SINGLE-GAME TICKETS

Single-game tickets for 2022 WHL Regular Season games at the Peavey Mart Centrium go on sale starting Thursday, Sept. 1. Visit reddeerrebels.com or ticketsalberta.com for details.

PRESEASON

The Rebels will play four games during the 2022 WHL Preseason. The Rebels visit the Calgary Hitmen on Friday, Sept. 9 before welcoming the Hitmen to the Peavey Mart Centrium the following night, Sat. Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Then on Friday, Sept. 16 the Rebels will visit the Lethbridge Hurricanes before hosting the Hurricanes at the Peavey Mart Centrium on Sat. Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets for all games are available through Tickets Alberta.

RED DEER ADVOCATE HOME OPENER

Regular season play kicks off for the Rebels on Friday, Sept. 23 when they visit the Edmonton Oil Kings (7 p.m.). The Rebels will then host the Oil Kings for the Red Deer Advocate Home Opener at the Peavey Mart Centrium on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. More details will be announced in the coming weeks.

OFF-SEASON RECAP

It was another busy and exciting off-season for the Red Deer Rebels. Here are some of the highlights:
– After leading the WHL with 52 goals last season, Rebels centre Ben King was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in round four
of the 2022 NHL Draft in Montreal in July
– Four Rebels players attended NHL Development Camps: King (Anaheim), Jace Weir (Vegas), Christoffer Sedoff (Calgary),
Jayden Grubbe (NY Rangers)
– Rebels forward Kalan Lind won gold as a member of Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup tournament played at the
Peavey Mart Centrium in early August
– Building on the success the team experienced last season, the Rebels made several key acquisitions to bolster their roster:
o Aug 29 – Acquired 18-year-old defenceman Mats Lindgren from the Kamloops Blazers
o Aug 9 – Acquired 19-year-old forward Craig Armstrong from the Prince George Cougars
o July 26 – Signed 16-year-old Czech defenceman Vojtech Port, selected at the 2022 CHL Import Draft
o July 20 – Acquired 20-year-old defenceman Tanner Brown from the Winnipeg ICE
o May 19 – Acquired 18-year-old goaltender Kyle Kelsey form the Moose Jaw Warriors

Details for each of these transactions can be found at reddeerrebels.com

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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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