Red Deer
2 Red Deer Rebels invited to national camps – Coward to try out for the national junior team

News releases sent by the Red Deer Rebels
Chase Coward invited to Canada’s National Junior Team summer camp
Red Deer Rebels goaltender Chase Coward has been invited to Canada’s National Junior Team summer camp.
The camp goes July 23-27 at the Markin MacPhail Centre at WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park in Calgary.
Coward, a native of Swift Current, SK, appeared in 35 regular season games with the Rebels in his first full season with the club in 2022-23. He compiled a 22-10-0-2 record with a 2.51 goals against average, .906 save percentage, and two shutouts.
In the 2022 WHL Playoffs, Coward was 4-3-1 with a 2.24 goals against average, .925 save percentage, and one shutout.
“This is an exciting first step as we begin preparations for the upcoming season and the opportunity to compete at the 2023 World Juniors on home ice in Halifax and Moncton this December,” said Alan Millar, Hockey Canada’s director of player personnel. “We are excited about this group of players, and we look forward to returning to the ice for a highly-competitive camp to kick off a new season.”
Hockey Canada announced in May that the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship will be held in Halifax, N.S., and Moncton, N.B., Dec. 26, 2022 to Jan. 5, 2023.
Kalan Lind invited to Canada’s Under-18 selection camp
Red Deer Rebels forward Kalan Lind has received an invite to Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp where he will compete for the right to play for Team Canada for the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Red Deer (July 31 – August 6).
Lind, a native of Shaunavon, SK, reached the 20-goal plateau in his rookie season with the Rebels in 2021-22 and had 38 points overall in 61 games played. He was also plus-17 and had a team leading 93 penalty minutes.
Selected sixth overall by the Rebels at the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft, Kind competed at the 2021 Capital City Challenge in Ottawa last November, helping Team White win the bronze medal. Lind scored three times and added one assist in five games in the four-team tournament that included the women’s national squad and three teams featuring the top under-17 players from across Canada.
A total of 44 players – including four goaltenders, 14 defencemen and 26 forwards – have been invited to the selection camp, which takes place July 20-23 at the Markin MacPhail Centre at WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. Following the selection of the final U18 roster on July 24, Team Canada will play a pair of games against Red and White teams from Canada’s National Junior Team (U20) summer camp.
Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team
Alleged Human Traffickers arrested in Red Deer, Montreal, and Edmonton

Human trafficking suspect arrested in Red Deer, July 2024
From Alert, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team
Three human traffickers arrested in Project Endgame
Three men have been arrested and stand accused of running a human trafficking operation that stretched across Canada; operating throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.
Project Endgame was a year-long investigation led by ALERT’s Human Trafficking unit, and also relied on the assistance of the Edmonton Police Service, RCMP, and the Quebec joint forces Anti-Pimping team known as EILP.
Arrests and search warrants had taken place in Edmonton, Montreal, and Red Deer. A total of 23 charges related to human trafficking offences have been laid against Clyde Elien-Abbot, 31, Kevin Dorcelus-Cetoute, 31, and Jean Rodnil Dubois, 31. Elien-Abbot was arrested on January 31, 2025 in Edmonton, while the other two accused were arrested on July 23, 2024.
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Peavey Mart Centrium
Westerner Park Reflects on the Impact of Peavey Mart’s Closure

Westerner Park acknowledges the recent announcement of Peavey Mart closing all its locations across Canada, and the significant impact this will have on our community.
Peavey Mart has been the naming sponsor of the Centrium since 2021, a partnership that has helped create lasting memories for thousands of Central Albertans. Their support extended beyond their name on the building—Peavey Mart embraced our community by participating in activities during Westerner Days and supplying essential items that brought these events to life.
“Our partnership with Peavey Mart exemplifies the kind of meaningful relationships that can have a lasting impact,” said Shelly Flint, CEO of Westerner Park. “While their closure is undoubtedly a loss for the community, we are grateful for the support they’ve provided over the years and remain committed to finding the right partnerships to continue serving Central Alberta.”
As Westerner Park navigates this transition, the organization remains as a hub of Central Alberta. This includes not only hosting more events and attractions on the park but also finding new ways to connect with the community. “Whether it’s collaborating on events outside of our grounds or encouraging our team to participate in local initiatives as volunteers, our focus remains on strengthening our ties with the people and organizations that make this region so vibrant,” Flint added.
Westerner Park is actively seeking businesses and organizations that share a vision of fostering growth and connection within the community. Any parties interested in exploring partnership opportunities are encouraged to reach out.
ABOUT WESTERNER PARK
Westerner Park is Central Alberta’s largest tradeshow, agricultural, sports, entertainment, and convention facility. A not-for-profit organization and agricultural society, Westerner Park typically generates $150 million annually in economic activity, hosting over 1,000 events and 1.5 million visitors each year.
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