Red Deer Rebels defenceman Quentin Bourne looks to pass the puck in the offensive during the home opener this season at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)Red Deer Rebels defenceman Quentin Bourne came into the 2023-24 Western Hockey League season with confidence and it’s paid off.In 2022-23, the 17-year-old from Lawndale, California was in and out of the lineup appearing in just 31 games. He was also held off the scoresheet notching just three points.But with his rookie season out of the way and a full offseason of training, Bourne has looked like a new...…Red Deer Rebels defenceman Quentin Bourne looks to pass the puck in the offensive during the home opener this season at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)Red Deer Rebels defenceman Quentin Bourne came into the 2023-24 Western Hockey League season with confidence and it’s paid off.In 2022-23, the 17-year-old from Lawndale, California was in and out of the lineup appearing in just 31 games. He was also held off the scoresheet notching just three points.But with his rookie season out of the way and a full offseason of training, Bourne has looked like a new...WW…

A colourful season of concerts by the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra will be preceded by a little ‘Bach in the Barnyard.’Red Deerians will get a free sampling of Bach’s “supremely spectacular” music when it’s performed by a chamber orchestra of RDSO musicians at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 at Heritage Ranch in Red Deer.The now standing-room only concert (registration through Showpass.com) is one of three no-admission-charge community concerts that the RDSO is planning alongside its new season of six regular subscription concerts for 2023-24.Director Claude Lapalme believes music is for everyone, so it’s...…A colourful season of concerts by the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra will be preceded by a little ‘Bach in the Barnyard.’Red Deerians will get a free sampling of Bach’s “supremely spectacular” music when it’s performed by a chamber orchestra of RDSO musicians at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 at Heritage Ranch in Red Deer.The now standing-room only concert (registration through Showpass.com) is one of three no-admission-charge community concerts that the RDSO is planning alongside its new season of six regular subscription concerts for 2023-24.Director Claude Lapalme believes music is for everyone, so it’s...WW…

U15 AAA Red Deer Rebels forward Crew Martinson fires a shot on net against the Sherwood Park Flyers on Thursday afternoon during the U15 AAA Rebels Fall Classic tournament at the Dawe Centre. (Photo by IAN GUSTAFSON/ Advocate staff)The U15 AAA Red Deer Rebels began their Fall Classic tournament on the right foot.On Thursday afternoon at the Dawe Community Centre in Red Deer, the Rebels defeated the Sherwood Park Flyers 6-2.Rebels forward Crew Martinson led the way with two goals and an assist for three points followed by two-point performances from Brock Dingman, Lucas Normand, Holen Marek,...…U15 AAA Red Deer Rebels forward Crew Martinson fires a shot on net against the Sherwood Park Flyers on Thursday afternoon during the U15 AAA Rebels Fall Classic tournament at the Dawe Centre. (Photo by IAN GUSTAFSON/ Advocate staff)The U15 AAA Red Deer Rebels began their Fall Classic tournament on the right foot.On Thursday afternoon at the Dawe Community Centre in Red Deer, the Rebels defeated the Sherwood Park Flyers 6-2.Rebels forward Crew Martinson led the way with two goals and an assist for three points followed by two-point performances from Brock Dingman, Lucas Normand, Holen Marek,...WW…

Mustard Seed will once again be hosting Time For Turkey to share Thanksgiving dinner with people in the community on Monday.“We’re going to celebrate Thanksgiving with our guests,” said June Tinaza, community engagement and volunteer co-ordinator, who expects a minimum of 120 people will attend.The charity’s weekly dinner program, which runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, usually attracts about 100 people. It’s an opportunity for those living in homelessness and poverty to build a sense of community with Mustard Seed staff and other guests.Six big turkeys will be roasted for Monday’s...…Mustard Seed will once again be hosting Time For Turkey to share Thanksgiving dinner with people in the community on Monday.“We’re going to celebrate Thanksgiving with our guests,” said June Tinaza, community engagement and volunteer co-ordinator, who expects a minimum of 120 people will attend.The charity’s weekly dinner program, which runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, usually attracts about 100 people. It’s an opportunity for those living in homelessness and poverty to build a sense of community with Mustard Seed staff and other guests.Six big turkeys will be roasted for Monday’s...WW…

The Collicutt branch of Red Deer Public Library is located across from Collicutt’s main admissions desk. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)It turns out that Red Deerians can’t resist browsing the Collicutt Centre library, or the convenience of picking up a book or item there that they requested from another Red Deer Public Library branch.Library CEO Shelley Ross said response to the small, self-service branch that opened at the end of August has been delightful.“It’s exceeding all of our expectations,” Ross said.She said the branch is open the same hours as the recreation facility...…The Collicutt branch of Red Deer Public Library is located across from Collicutt’s main admissions desk. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)It turns out that Red Deerians can’t resist browsing the Collicutt Centre library, or the convenience of picking up a book or item there that they requested from another Red Deer Public Library branch.Library CEO Shelley Ross said response to the small, self-service branch that opened at the end of August has been delightful.“It’s exceeding all of our expectations,” Ross said.She said the branch is open the same hours as the recreation facility...WW…