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Alberta’s Megan Cressey gets silver Photo by Jordie Dwyer Female Freestyle Skiing Slopestyle at Canyon Ski Resort on Feb. 20th. Photo by Jordie Dwyer/Black Press News Services
Alberta’s Megan Cressey gets silver Photo by Jordie Dwyer Female Freestyle Skiing Slopestyle at Canyon Ski Resort on Feb. 20th. Photo by Jordie Dwyer/Black Press News Services
Alberta’s Montana Fairbairn just 0.05 points from gold in Women’s Gymnastics
Alberta’s Montana Fairbairn just 0.05 points from gold in Women’s Gymnastics
Pascale Paradis earns bronze in 7.5 km Female Biathlon. Jordie Dwyer/Black Press News Services
Pascale Paradis earns bronze in 7.5 km Female Biathlon. Jordie Dwyer/Black Press News Services
Alberta’s Kayla McNeely hits the line on her bell lap in the Ladies 3,000m speed skating at Great Chief Park Feb. 19th.                                Photo by Jordie Dwyer/Black Press News Services

Alberta earns three medals in Long Track Speed Skating

Alberta now has 16 medals (6-5-5) and currently sits in second place of the medal standings

Alberta’s Kayla McNeely hits the line on her bell lap in the Ladies 3,000m speed skating at Great Chief Park Feb. 19th.                                Photo by Jordie Dwyer/Black Press News Services
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Team Alberta takes exciting victory in wheelchair basketball, remains undefeated

After three games in the tournament, Alberta is sitting in first place of its pool

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Todd Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Team Alberta adds nine medals on day two of competition at Canada Winter Games

Team Alberta had a solid day at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer

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Albertans took part in short-track speed skating qualifiers at the Gary W. Harris Centre on Feb. 17th, 2019 during the 2019 Canada Games. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

PHOTOS: Canada Games action from the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

Wheelchair basketball, short-track speedskating draw large crowds

Albertans took part in short-track speed skating qualifiers at the Gary W. Harris Centre on Feb. 17th, 2019 during the 2019 Canada Games. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Red Deer Trampolinist Zachary Blakely salutes the judges after his final routine at the 2018 Albertan Provincial Championships. Photo submitted

Red Deer’s Zachary Blakely heading to Canada Winter Games

Trampolinist had his eye on national multi-sport event since he missed out last time

Red Deer Trampolinist Zachary Blakely salutes the judges after his final routine at the 2018 Albertan Provincial Championships. Photo submitted
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A great year for newly engaged bull rider Wacey Finkbeiner

Ponoka native chats with Prairie Living about his hopes for the year ahead

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Hoops Green joined the Harlem Globetrotters in 2017 becoming only the 15th woman to ever don the red, white and blue uniform in the team’s 93-year history. The famous team plays Red Deer on Jan. 27th.                                Brett Meister photo

Harlem Globetrotters land in Red Deer Jan. 27th

One-of-a-kind show set to run in the Enmax Centrium

Hoops Green joined the Harlem Globetrotters in 2017 becoming only the 15th woman to ever don the red, white and blue uniform in the team’s 93-year history. The famous team plays Red Deer on Jan. 27th.                                Brett Meister photo
Forward Zak Smith tries to get the puck past Royals Netminder Griffen Outhouse. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Rebels lose to Victoria Royals in shootout

Rookie netminder Byron Fancy plays first game since Dec. 1st, impresses with saves

Forward Zak Smith tries to get the puck past Royals Netminder Griffen Outhouse. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Scott McDermott crosses the finish line on day three of the 2018 Ultraman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Finishing the race meant closure and healing for McDermott and his loved ones after a near life-ending crash during his last visit to the World Championships in 2015. This year’s race was held Nov. 23-25.

Sylvan Lake’s Scott McDermott gets closure at World Championships

McDermott was the 25th contestant of 40 to cross the finish line after three days of competition

Scott McDermott crosses the finish line on day three of the 2018 Ultraman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Finishing the race meant closure and healing for McDermott and his loved ones after a near life-ending crash during his last visit to the World Championships in 2015. This year’s race was held Nov. 23-25.
Grade 12 student at Lindsay Thurber High School Joelle Laforce signed a four-year contract to play volleyball with the Eastern Illinois University Panthers next year. She will be attending the university on a scholarship. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Lindsay Thurber student Joelle Laforce to play volleyball in the U.S. on scholarship

Grade 12 student says it has always been a dream to attend university in the United States

Grade 12 student at Lindsay Thurber High School Joelle Laforce signed a four-year contract to play volleyball with the Eastern Illinois University Panthers next year. She will be attending the university on a scholarship. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Team Alberta Christmas camp kicks off in Red Deer
Team Alberta Christmas camp kicks off in Red Deer
The U19 Central Alberta Sting ringette team is hoping to play in the national championships this year in Prince Edward Island. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

U19 Sting ringette goes 3-2 in Lacombe tournament

Spruce Grove goalie keeps Central Alberta out of medal round

The U19 Central Alberta Sting ringette team is hoping to play in the national championships this year in Prince Edward Island. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
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2019 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championship host sites announced

A total of 39 Provincial Championships will be hosted across the province

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A day-long celebration of female hockey comes to Red Deer Dec. 15th

A day-long celebration of female hockey comes to Red Deer Dec. 15th

Hockey Alberta to hosts its inaugural Female Hockey Day at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

A day-long celebration of female hockey comes to Red Deer Dec. 15th
More football for Red Deer Catholic students

More football for Red Deer Catholic students

Notre Dame High School and St. Joseph High School will have a joint high school football program

More football for Red Deer Catholic students
Broncos netminder Joel Hofer watches as the puck from Josh Tarzwell flies by into the net. The Rebels beat the Swift Current Broncos, 6-2, Saturday night at the Centrium. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Rebels victorious over Swift Current Broncos

New Forwards Brett Davis and Cameron Hausinger showing lots of confidence on the ice

Broncos netminder Joel Hofer watches as the puck from Josh Tarzwell flies by into the net. The Rebels beat the Swift Current Broncos, 6-2, Saturday night at the Centrium. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
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Team Alberta U16 Male roster announced for 2019 Canada Winter Games

The entire Team Alberta U16 Male roster will meet for Christmas Camp in Red Deer on Dec. 19th-21st

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