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CTV News
a day ago
- Sport
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Stingers hang on to defeat Calgary Surge in first CEBL game played in Red Deer
The Edmonton Stingers hung on to defeat the Calgary Surge 98-95 Thursday night in the first-ever Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) game played in Red Deer. The CEBL made its Red Deer debut Thursday night, and in a new location, a new chapter in the basketball edition of the Battle of Alberta was written, with the Edmonton Stingers coming out on top. The Stingers hung on through a valiant comeback effort by the Calgary Surge to claim the victory, 98-95, in front of 3,074 Red Deer basketball fans. Edmonton led by 13 as the two teams entered Target Score Time and 16 in the fourth quarter, but Calgary chipped away until the game was tied at 95 apiece. The energy in Red Deer was off the charts 🚨🔥 An electric crowd and a back-and-forth battle between Calgary and Edmonton made for an unforgettable showdown. ⁰📺 Watch highlights of tonight's game and more on CEBL+ powered by @ |… — CEBL (@CEBLeague) June 20, 2025 Each team had a chance to win it until Chris Smith slammed one home to give the Stingers the victory. The win evened the Stingers' season series against Calgary at a game apiece. Jameer Nelson Jr. led the Surge with 23 points while Sean Miller-Moore added 21 points, six rebounds and six assists. Greg Brown III also added 19 points before fouling out. Nick Hornby racked up some pretty impressive numbers, scoring 17 points, adding 14 rebounds, nine assists and three steals to led Edmonton. 'We had an opportunity – about five to seven opportunities – to finish the game, and we just came up short tonight,' Surge coach Kaleb Canales said, after the game. On social media, Surge president and CEO Jason Ribiero sang the praises of Red Deer -- and hinted at more games in the future. Lots of details to be worked out, but safe to say… SURGE 2 RED DEER in 2026💥 — Jason Ribeiro, Ph.D. (@Jason_Ribeiro) June 21, 2025 Fan reaction to the CEBL was equally enthusiastic. What an incredible time we had at the Calgary Surge game in Red Deer yesterday! 🏀 The energy in the arena was energetic, and the Surge played a strong game for all the fans. — Mayfair Diagnostics (@MFradiology) June 20, 2025 The majority of the lower bowl here at the Centrium is packed for the Surge vs Stingers game. Red Deer might officially be a basketball city — Ian Gustafson (@IanGustafson12) June 20, 2025 Next up for the Surge is a Sunday matinee against the Vancouver Bandits at WinSport. Game time is 2 p.m.
CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Red Deer News: June 20
Red Deer News: June 20 Top stories for Red Deer and central Alberta on Friday, June 20.
National Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
From Red Deer to Downtown: Free watch parties for Oilers' Game 6 against Florida Panthers
If you're hoping to get to Rogers Place to watch Game 6 on the big screen and don't have a ticket yet, you're out of luck. Article content The indoor watch party, with ticket proceeds going to the Oilers Community Foundation, is sold out. If you want to get to the Moss Pit, you'll need to line up well ahead of the 6 p.m. face-off time. Article content Article content But there are other family-friendly options, with free admissions, that are happening in and around the city. Article content If you do want to watch the game in an arena atmosphere, and on a giant screen, you could always make the 90-minute drive down south to Red Deer. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Marchant Crane Centrium, where the game will be shown at the home of the Western Hockey League's Red Deer Rebels. Price of admission? A donation of non-perishable goods for the local food bank. Article content Jaiden Foster, an administrative assistant at Westerner Park, said previous watch parties have attracted 150 to 200 fans. Article content 'But we're hoping for a much bigger turnout tomorrow,' she said. Article content And, in a place that's halfway between Edmonton and Calgary, where the NHL loyalties are divided between the Oilers and Flames, are there fans at the Centrium who will be cheering against Edmonton, because it's the most Calgary thing they can do. Let's face it, if we lived in a Bizarro universe where the Flames were in the Cup final, could dyed-in-the-wool Oilers fans bring themselves to cheer for that team in red? Article content Article content 'We bring in a diverse group,' said Foster. 'But the majority of them are Oilers fans.' Article content Article content 'Hoping to get a good one' Article content If Red Deer is too far, the Starlite Room is located Downtown, just a couple of blocks south of the Rogers Place mayhem. The venue is hosting a watch party, doors open at 5:30 p.m., and admission is free. Minors are welcome. The game will be shown on a 16-foot by nine-foot screen. There will be food, drinks, and DJs will play music during breaks in the action. Article content 'We're continuing to do them, hoping to get a good one,' he said. 'If we go to Game 7, I think it will be good. Tomorrow might be OK, hopefully.'
CTV News
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Part of Highway 12 near Castor closed due to serious collision
Highway 12 and Township Road 380 was closed Wednesday afternoon due to a serious collision. (Google Street View) RCMP say they are on the scene of a serious collision on Highway 12 west of Castor, Alta. The highway will be closed in both directions between Castor and Township Road 380 until further notice, Mounties said in a public notice at 1:45 p.m. They asked the public to avoid the area. Castor is about 130 kilometres east of Red Deer. More to come …
CTV News
11-06-2025
- CTV News
Alberta pharmacist fined nearly $40K, unable to practice for unprofessional conduct
A Red Deer pharmacist was fined and is no longer to practice after being caught filling prescriptions and diverting them for personal use. (Bloomberg) A pharmacist from Red Deer, Alta., is no longer allowed to practice after being caught filling prescriptions and diverting them for personal use. Michael Tweedy was also found to be diverting drugs, including amphetamines and hypnotics, by creating false pharmacy records, the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) said. The central Alberta man did not cooperate with the ACP in its investigation, resulting in an additional charge of unprofessional conduct. Tweedy is no longer able to practice as a pharmacist in Alberta, said a statement from the ACP issued Wednesday. As a result of his misconduct, Tweedy is to pay a $10,000 fine within three months as well as over $28,000 to cover the costs of the investigation and hearing. He is also prohibited from serving as a pharmacy licensee, proprietor or owner for 10 years. 'Mr. Tweedy's conduct was dishonest, deceptive, created a risk to public safety by creating false records and putting controlled drugs at risk for potential misuse,' said the ACP. 'Additionally, it threatened the public's perception of the profession's integrity.'
