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Ben Hnatiuk would score the first touchdown of the game for the Central Alberta Buccaneers in their huge rivalry game against the Fort McMurray Monarchs on Aug. 11th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Central Alberta Buccaneers come up short against Monarchs

Bucs’ lose star quarterback in heartbreaking affair

Ben Hnatiuk would score the first touchdown of the game for the Central Alberta Buccaneers in their huge rivalry game against the Fort McMurray Monarchs on Aug. 11th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
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Red Deer Senior AA Rustlers release 2018-19 roster

Roster for 2018-19 will be the team’s inaugural season in the North Central Hockey League

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Dylan Cozens scores Team Canada’s first goal against the Czech Republic. Canada lost 4-3 to the Czech Republic in a tight checking and entertaining game. Photo by Brian McLoughlin/Black Press

Canada lost 4-3 to Czech Republic in Hlinka Gretzky Cup pre-tournament play

Hlinka Gretzky Cup kicked off in Central Alberta

  • Aug 5, 2018
Dylan Cozens scores Team Canada’s first goal against the Czech Republic. Canada lost 4-3 to the Czech Republic in a tight checking and entertaining game. Photo by Brian McLoughlin/Black Press
Matt Mask is gearing up for his arm wrestling competition in Los Angeles Aug. 9th at the NOVO. photo submitted

Red Deer arm wrestler prepares for biggest fight

Matt Mask heads to Los Angeles for WAL Supermatch Showdown Series

Matt Mask is gearing up for his arm wrestling competition in Los Angeles Aug. 9th at the NOVO. photo submitted
The Red Deer Riggers made a statement to the rest of the Sunburst League with a dominant home-tournament win over the weekend. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Red Deer Riggers win home tournament at Great Chief

11-1 win over Sherwood Park A’s seals statement tournament for Riggers

The Red Deer Riggers made a statement to the rest of the Sunburst League with a dominant home-tournament win over the weekend. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
(Lisa Joy/Black Press) Doug Swan - Red Deer, AB - 1970 Plymouth Duster (Lisa Joy/Black Press)

WATCH: Drag races at Stettler Airport draws crowd

UPDATED: Red Deer’s Kevin Young and Guy Mackinnon win

(Lisa Joy/Black Press) Doug Swan - Red Deer, AB - 1970 Plymouth Duster (Lisa Joy/Black Press)
WATCH: Chuckwagon races wrap up at Westerner Days

WATCH: Chuckwagon races wrap up at Westerner Days

Reed Rosencrans was the 2018 champion of the chuckwagon races in Red Deer

WATCH: Chuckwagon races wrap up at Westerner Days
Two-time Canadian Champion Bullrider Scott Schiffner, 38, is given the final salute at the Calgary Stampede. Schiffner is from Stettler and now lives in Strathmore. He was the highest money earning bull rider in Canada. Schiffner announced his retirement from the rodeo circuit during the Calgary Stampede. (Ben Dartnell/Calgary Stampede photo)

Final salute: Bull riding legend and Stettler native hangs up spurs

Scott Schiffner announces retirement

Two-time Canadian Champion Bullrider Scott Schiffner, 38, is given the final salute at the Calgary Stampede. Schiffner is from Stettler and now lives in Strathmore. He was the highest money earning bull rider in Canada. Schiffner announced his retirement from the rodeo circuit during the Calgary Stampede. (Ben Dartnell/Calgary Stampede photo)
RIGGERS WEEKEND - The Riggers will be hosting their annual tournament this weekend at Great Chief Park. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Riggers hosting home tournament this weekend

Riggers looking to round into form heading in playoffs

RIGGERS WEEKEND - The Riggers will be hosting their annual tournament this weekend at Great Chief Park. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
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Bucs’ continue to power through AFL

67-0 win over Grand Prairie pushes Bucs’ towards showdown with Ft. Mac

Red Deer Express file photo
The team of Elliott and Denny work together during the team roping event to see their names on the leader board. Photo by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News

Results from the 101st Benalto Stampede

Compeitors came from around North America to compete in the annual rodeo

The team of Elliott and Denny work together during the team roping event to see their names on the leader board. Photo by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News
Eckville’s Ben Anderson recieved loud cheers during his ride in the novice saddle bronc event. He went on to also compete in the saddle bronc event.

PHOTOS: Benalto’s 101st annual Fair and Stampede

Photos from Benalto’s rodeo performance

Eckville’s Ben Anderson recieved loud cheers during his ride in the novice saddle bronc event. He went on to also compete in the saddle bronc event.
BIG CRUNCH - Matt Merkley and the Central Alberta Buccaneers would power through the St. Albert Stars to take sole possession of second place in the AFL. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Bucs’ manhandle St. Albert to take second in AFL

56-8 win puts Bucs’ right behind Ft. Mac in AFL standings

BIG CRUNCH - Matt Merkley and the Central Alberta Buccaneers would power through the St. Albert Stars to take sole possession of second place in the AFL. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
SUPERKIDS TRIATHLON - Kids from all over Central Alberta took part in the Superkids Triathlon at the Abbey Centre in Blackfalds. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Blackfalds Superkids Triathlon grows in second year

68 kids introduced to the sport of triathlon

SUPERKIDS TRIATHLON - Kids from all over Central Alberta took part in the Superkids Triathlon at the Abbey Centre in Blackfalds. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Bareback rider Richmond Champion rides Virgil to a 91.25 point win, just getting past Jake Vold who scored 90.75. Champion earned $12,948 overall.

Ponoka Stampede closes with several first time winners

Ponoka athletes just miss the win in the showdown round to packed stands.

Bareback rider Richmond Champion rides Virgil to a 91.25 point win, just getting past Jake Vold who scored 90.75. Champion earned $12,948 overall.
BALANCE - Avery Malone of Innisfail is preparing for the 2018 Canadian Nationals/World Equestrian Games Qualifier July 13th-15th at the Calnash Ag. Event Centre in Ponoka. Alex Thomas / AThomas Photo

Vaulters from across Canada prepare for vaulting qualifier in Ponoka

Qualifier will see 119 teams across the country compete

BALANCE - Avery Malone of Innisfail is preparing for the 2018 Canadian Nationals/World Equestrian Games Qualifier July 13th-15th at the Calnash Ag. Event Centre in Ponoka. Alex Thomas / AThomas Photo
Edmonton International Raceway 50th birthday

Edmonton International Raceway 50th birthday

EIR held anniversary for track on Canada Day, July 1

Edmonton International Raceway 50th birthday
Hardisty’s Lane Watt holds on for a strong ride June 30 on the fifth day of the Ponoka Stampede. Watt managed to hold on but scored a 69.25, not enough to get him in the top 12. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Ponoka team ropers in top 12 spot so far

As Ponoka Stampede day 5 closes, Ponoka team ropers land themselves in the runnings

Hardisty’s Lane Watt holds on for a strong ride June 30 on the fifth day of the Ponoka Stampede. Watt managed to hold on but scored a 69.25, not enough to get him in the top 12. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Stettler’s Elizabeth Morton, 10, wins gold at the Northern Alberta Long Course Swimming Provincials in Edmonton. With her is swim coach Mark Way. (Contributed photo)

Stettler swimmer wins provincial gold

Breaks two Stettler swimming records dating back to 1983

Stettler’s Elizabeth Morton, 10, wins gold at the Northern Alberta Long Course Swimming Provincials in Edmonton. With her is swim coach Mark Way. (Contributed photo)
Bareback rider Jake Vold prepares his saddle before the bareback riding event.

Jake Vold takes the lead at Ponoka Stampede

Ponoka Stampede’s fourth day of rodeo was full of thrills and spills.

Bareback rider Jake Vold prepares his saddle before the bareback riding event.