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Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman Derek Dennis gets ready for the Grey Cup Sunday. (The Canadian Press)
Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman Derek Dennis gets ready for the Grey Cup Sunday. (The Canadian Press)
The Rebels fell to the Medicine Hat Tigers, 7-3, Saturday ending their five-game winning streak. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Rebels fall to Medicine Hat Tigers, 7-3

Head Coach Brent Sutter says Rebels made the mistakes ‘you can’t make’

The Rebels fell to the Medicine Hat Tigers, 7-3, Saturday ending their five-game winning streak. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Paralyzed Humboldt Broncos players back on the ice

Paralyzed Humboldt Broncos players back on the ice

Former Humboldt Broncos teammates Ryan Straschnitzki and Jacob Wassermann back together

Paralyzed Humboldt Broncos players back on the ice
Jett Grande wins Gold for Canada in International Mixed Martial Arts Federation Worlds Championship
Jett Grande wins Gold for Canada in International Mixed Martial Arts Federation Worlds Championship
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell arrives in preparation for the Grey Cup, in Edmonton, Alta., on Tuesday November 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Calgary quarterback earns second CFL outstanding player award

Calgary Stampeders quarterback, Bo Levi Mitchell, was named the CFL’s top player Thursday night during the league’s awards banquet at the Winspear Centre.

Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell arrives in preparation for the Grey Cup, in Edmonton, Alta., on Tuesday November 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.
Canadian scientist names new beetle Jose Bautista

Canadian scientist names new beetle Jose Bautista

Entomologist Bob Anderson is an avid sports fan

Canadian scientist names new beetle Jose Bautista
Canadian ski star Erik Guay announces retirement

Canadian ski star Erik Guay announces retirement

Guay annouced his retirement after hearing eteran teammate Manuel Osborne-Paradis had crashed

Canadian ski star Erik Guay announces retirement
Former NHL player and coach Dan Maloney dies at 68

Former NHL player and coach Dan Maloney dies at 68

Maloney coached the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets

Former NHL player and coach Dan Maloney dies at 68
Ottawa Redblacks’ Jonathan Rose (9) is escorted off the field while taking on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during first half CFL East Division final action on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. SEAN KILPATRICK / AP

Ottawa Redblacks defensive back Jonathan Rose suspended for Grey Cup

Rose was flagged for unnecessary roughness and ejected for contacting an official with 37 seconds left in the first half following a sideline melee after a Tiger-Cats reception.

Ottawa Redblacks’ Jonathan Rose (9) is escorted off the field while taking on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during first half CFL East Division final action on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. SEAN KILPATRICK / AP
Calgary Stampeders’ quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell hoists the West Division Trophy after they defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the CFL West Final in Calgary, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol

Calgary Stampeders back to Grey Cup with 22-14 win over Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Calgary was favoured to win the 2017 and 2016 Grey Cups, but lost to the Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks respectively.

Calgary Stampeders’ quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell hoists the West Division Trophy after they defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the CFL West Final in Calgary, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol
Gordon McRorie (Canadian Rugby/Twitter)

Canada defeats Germany 29-10 in repechage, moves step closer to Rugby World Cup

Hong Kong needs a bonus-point win over Canada — scoring four or more tries — while denying the Canadians a bonus point

Gordon McRorie (Canadian Rugby/Twitter)
Forward Dallon Melin scores the Rebel’s second goal on Friday night with assists from Chris Douglas and Oleg Zaytsev. Red Deer sailed to victory 7-0 against the Kelowna Rockets in the first home game in over two weeks. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Forward Dallon Melin scores the Rebel’s second goal on Friday night with assists from Chris Douglas and Oleg Zaytsev. Red Deer sailed to victory 7-0 against the Kelowna Rockets in the first home game in over two weeks. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
A total of 28 men’s and 28 women’s rinks will play a Triple Knockout format for $35,000 in prize money at the Red Deer Curling Classic this weekend. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Red Deer Curling Classic kicks off at the Pidherney Curling Centre Friday

Top teams from Western Canada and around the world compete for $35,000 in prize money

A total of 28 men’s and 28 women’s rinks will play a Triple Knockout format for $35,000 in prize money at the Red Deer Curling Classic this weekend. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Muay Thai fighter Stephanie Schmale spars with her coach Will Quijada, co-owner of Absolute Fitness Red Deer. Schmale will be competing against Team USA for a North American title mid-November. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express                                Muay Thai fighter Stephanie Schmale spars with her coach Will Quijada, co-owner of Absolute Fitness Red Deer. Schmale will be competing against Team USA for a North American title Nov. 17th. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Muay Thai fighter Stephanie Schmale spars with her coach Will Quijada, co-owner of Absolute Fitness Red Deer. Schmale will be competing against Team USA for a North American title mid-November. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express                                Muay Thai fighter Stephanie Schmale spars with her coach Will Quijada, co-owner of Absolute Fitness Red Deer. Schmale will be competing against Team USA for a North American title Nov. 17th. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Red Deer Rebels Forward Bandon Hagel signed an entry-level NHL contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 31st. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Rebels Forward Brandon Hagel signs deal with Chicago Blackhawks

Alexeyev, Anders make Player and Goalie of the Week in October and early November

Red Deer Rebels Forward Bandon Hagel signed an entry-level NHL contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 31st. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
McGill students vote overwhelmingly to change Redmen team nickname

McGill students vote overwhelmingly to change Redmen team nickname

Student union held a referendum after a campaign by Indigenous students

McGill students vote overwhelmingly to change Redmen team nickname
Calgarians head to the polls to declare ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ on Winter Games

Calgarians head to the polls to declare ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ on Winter Games

The question “are you for or are you against hosting the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games?” was to be posed to them Tuesday in a plebiscite to help determine whether the city should move ahead with a bid.

Calgarians head to the polls to declare ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ on Winter Games
An artist’s rendering of a refurbished McMahon Stadium in Calgary is seen in this handout image. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Calgary 2026 Bid Corporation)

Calgary 2026 leader expects close vote in Winter Games plebiscite

Residents to choose in a non-binding vote on Tuesday whether they want city to bid on 2026 Olympics

An artist’s rendering of a refurbished McMahon Stadium in Calgary is seen in this handout image. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Calgary 2026 Bid Corporation)
Tentative deal reached in NHL concussion lawsuit

Tentative deal reached in NHL concussion lawsuit

More than 100 former players accused the league of failing to better prevent head trauma

  • Nov 12, 2018
Tentative deal reached in NHL concussion lawsuit
Lacombe General Jesse Todd scored an unbelievable first period goal against the Innisfail Eagles on Nov. 11th, 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Jesse Todd hat trick leads Lacombe Generals over Innisfail

6-5 victory puts Lacombe in first place heading into Rosetown matchup

Lacombe General Jesse Todd scored an unbelievable first period goal against the Innisfail Eagles on Nov. 11th, 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express