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ALLAN CUP - Former Lacombe Mayor and 2019 Allan Cup Committee Chair Steve Christie and Lacombe Generals General Manager Jeff McInnis announced Viking Projects Ltd. as the title sponsor for the 2019 Allan Cup. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Viking Projects Ltd. announced as title sponsor for the 2019 Allan Cup

Lacombe is one step closer to hosting the 2019 Allan Cup

ALLAN CUP - Former Lacombe Mayor and 2019 Allan Cup Committee Chair Steve Christie and Lacombe Generals General Manager Jeff McInnis announced Viking Projects Ltd. as the title sponsor for the 2019 Allan Cup. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
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Rebels fill vacant assistant coach positions

Brad Flynn and Ryan Colville join team with years of hockey experience

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SENIOR BOWL - Jonathan Ericson and Matt Darnell were selected to the North All-Star team in Football Alberta’s Senior Bowl. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Several Central Albertans selected to Football Alberta Senior Bowl

Lacombe Rams Jon Ericson and Matt Darnell lead the way for the Rams.

SENIOR BOWL - Jonathan Ericson and Matt Darnell were selected to the North All-Star team in Football Alberta’s Senior Bowl. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
WHL DRAFT - Several players selected in this year’s WHL Bantam Draft could end up playing at the Enmax Centrium in the coming years. Red Deer Express File Photo

Rebels select 10 players in 2018 WHL Draft

Red Deer will host the draft through 2020

WHL DRAFT - Several players selected in this year’s WHL Bantam Draft could end up playing at the Enmax Centrium in the coming years. Red Deer Express File Photo
WHL AWARDS - The WHL handed out their top honours at the WHL Awards in Red Deer on May 2nd. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Red Deer hosts 2018 WHL Awards for first time

Everett Silvertip Carter Hart takes home top honour

WHL AWARDS - The WHL handed out their top honours at the WHL Awards in Red Deer on May 2nd. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
RIGGER BASEBALL - The Red Deer Riggers are looking to take home a national championship in 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Red Deer Riggers drilling for a national championship

Baseballers return to Great Chief Park May 15th.

RIGGER BASEBALL - The Red Deer Riggers are looking to take home a national championship in 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
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U18 Queens volleyball team captures silver medal

Eight of the ten graduating players will go on to play college or university sport

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MARLINS SWIM - The Red Deer Marlins swim club is looking to have another successful season. Red Deer Express File Photo

Red Deer Marlins diving into 2018 season

77 swimmers are registered so far for the summer swim club

MARLINS SWIM - The Red Deer Marlins swim club is looking to have another successful season. Red Deer Express File Photo
WRESTLING FUNDRAISER - The ‘Cheetah-Bear’ Jude Dawkins will be one of the stars on the card for the Superclash Against Cancer. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Pro Wrestling event looks to knock out cancer

Superclash against Cancer brings in some of Alberta’s top talent

WRESTLING FUNDRAISER - The ‘Cheetah-Bear’ Jude Dawkins will be one of the stars on the card for the Superclash Against Cancer. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
CA BUCS’ - The Central Alberta Buccaneers returned to the field in Lacombe at MEGlobal Athletic Park. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Buccaneers looking to loot a national championship

Footballers look to ride high octane offense to the finals

CA BUCS’ - The Central Alberta Buccaneers returned to the field in Lacombe at MEGlobal Athletic Park. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
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Red Deer’s Samantha Gagnon is the ASDC-C Female Athlete of the Month

Gagnon will attend UBC’s Okanagan campus continuing her volleyball career

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ALLAN CUP - The Generals came up just short in the 2018 Allan Cup in Rosetown, losing 7-4 in the finals against the Stoney Creek Generals. Lacombe Express File Photo

Lacombe comes up just short in 2018 Allan Cup final

Loss in the finals a ‘tough’ one to swallow for Generals.

ALLAN CUP - The Generals came up just short in the 2018 Allan Cup in Rosetown, losing 7-4 in the finals against the Stoney Creek Generals. Lacombe Express File Photo
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Dodgeball tournament raises heart disease awareness

Fox Run raised around 400 dollars for the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation

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RDC hosts 2018 Athletics Awards Night

College celebrates team and individual success

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UNLOCKING POTENTIAL - Karl Subban, father of NHL superstar P.K. Subban, spoke at the Red Deer College Athletics Scholarship Breakfast. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Karl Subban speaks at RDC Scholarship Breakfast

Father of NHLer P.K. Subban speaks about unlocking potential in young people

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL - Karl Subban, father of NHL superstar P.K. Subban, spoke at the Red Deer College Athletics Scholarship Breakfast. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
BUCS’ FOOTBALL - The Central Alberta Buccaneers unveiled their new logo for the 2018 season. Photo Submitted

Central Alberta Buccaneers gearing up for 2018 season

New logo, uniforms and field highlight a promising season for the senior football club

BUCS’ FOOTBALL - The Central Alberta Buccaneers unveiled their new logo for the 2018 season. Photo Submitted
BASEBALL ACADEMY - Jason Chatwood, seen here hitting for the Red Deer Riggers, will take over as lead teacher at St. Joseph High School’s new baseball academy. file photo

Rigger Jason Chatwood to lead St. Joseph Baseball Academy

Chatwood previously played for the NCAA’s Gonzaga Bulldogs

BASEBALL ACADEMY - Jason Chatwood, seen here hitting for the Red Deer Riggers, will take over as lead teacher at St. Joseph High School’s new baseball academy. file photo
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Rebels part ways with Associate Coach Jeff Truitt

The team will now be looking to fill the open position

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UPDATE: Red Deer Rebels name new Captain

UPDATE: Red Deer Rebels name new Captain

Reese Johnson will be the Rebels captain in the 2018-19 season

UPDATE: Red Deer Rebels name new Captain
ALLAN CUP - The Lacombe Generals play their first game of the 2018 Allan Cup against the host team Rosetown on Tuesday, April 10th. Lacombe Express File Photo

Generals looking for another Allan Cup

Lacombe plays their first game in Rosetown on Tuesday, April 10th.

ALLAN CUP - The Lacombe Generals play their first game of the 2018 Allan Cup against the host team Rosetown on Tuesday, April 10th. Lacombe Express File Photo