Rebels bearing early Christmas gifts, tons of teddies and a comfy cushion atop the division standings.

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REBELS THIS WEEK

BACK ON TRACK

The Red Deer Rebels continue to sit atop the Central Division standings after a perfect 3-0 week!

Last Wednesday, the Rebels charged out to a 5-0 lead on their way to a 5-2 win over the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers at the Peavey Mart Centrium. Kai Uchacz scored twice, including a power play tally, to reach the 20-goal mark for the first time. Jace Isley scored on a penalty shot for the second time this season. Christoffer Sedoff and Jayden Grubbe also scored for the Rebels. Rhett Stoesser earned the win in net.

Friday night, Kalan Lind scored with 1:28 left to play for the decisive tally in a 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings at the Peavey Mart Centrium. Dwayne Jean Jr., Jayden Grubbe (power play) and Kai Uchacz (empty net) also scored for the Rebels. Rhett Stoesser earned his second win in as many starts. Red Deer outshot Edmonton 28-21 and was 1-for-3 on the power play while Edmonton was held to 0-for-4.

Then on Saturday, the Rebels scored three times in the third period in a 5-2 triumph over the Oil Kings, this time at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Jayden Grubbe and Craig Armstrong each had a goal and assist for the Rebels. Kai Uchacz (power play), Hunter Mayo (power play) and Arjun Bawa also had one goal each while Kyle Kelsey earned the win in net.

The Rebels are now 21-5-1-3 on the season, good for 46 points and a nine-points lead over Lethbridge for first place in the Central Division.

UPCOMING GAMES

The Rebels have two more games before the holiday break. Friday night, December 16, they visit the Medicine Hat Tigers (7 p.m.) before hosting the Swift Current Broncos Saturday, December 17 at 7 p.m. at the Peavey Mart Centrium.

There are two home games for the Rebels between Christmas and New Year’s – Tuesday, December 27 vs. Edmonton and Thursday, Dec. 29 vs. Calgary. Both games go at 7 p.m.

Tickets for all Rebels home games are available at ticketsalberta.com.

WHO’S HOT?

Kai Uchacz is now riding a career high nine-game point streak (6 goals, 7 assists). He is second in the WHL with 22 goals and 14^thwith 38 points.

Hunter Mayo leads all WHL defenceman with 11 goals on the season, including eight power play tallies which ties him for third in the entire WHL.

Jayden Grubbe reached 100 points for his WHL career Saturday night at Edmonton. The captain has goals in three-straight games and points in seven of his last eight games.

Forward Kalan Lind is on a five-game point streak (4 goals, 4 assists).

Forward Dwayne Jean Jr. has points in three-straight games (1 goal, 2 assists).

LIND INVITED TO TOP PROSPECTS GAME

Rebels forward Kalan Lind has been invited to play at the 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, January 25 in Langley, BC. The 18-year-old sophomore from Shaunavon, SK is currently a B-rated prospect by NHL Central Scouting for the 2023 NHL Draft. Lind, the Rebels’ 1st round pick (6^th overall) at the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft, won gold with Team Canada at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup held at the Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer, July 31-August 6. The Shaunavon, SK native also played at the Capital City Challenge in Ottawa last November.

STOCKING STUFFER SEASON

The Rebels Team Store at the Peavey Mart Centrium is open all week long 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for your holiday shopping needs. The store will also be open Monday, Dec. 19 and Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. before closing for the holiday break. You can also shop for the Rebels fans in your life at our online store (reddeerrebels.com/online-store).

HALF-SEASON TICKET PACKAGES

Rebels Half-Season Tickets Packages include tickets to all 18 Regular Season home games (December 27, 2022 – March 25, 2023), first right to your seat for playoffs, and Buddy Vouchers to bring a friend (2). To purchase your half-season tickets, or if you have any questions, contact Shaun Richer at [email protected] or 403.341.6000.

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Alleged Human Traffickers arrested in Red Deer, Montreal, and Edmonton

Published on February 14, 2025

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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.

“Project Endgame exhausted all resources and avenues to bring charges against the suspects and end this cycle of sexualized violence and degradation,” said Staff Sergeant Chris Hayes, ALERT.

A number of human trafficking victims were located and provided resources and assistance through ALERT’s Safety Network Coordinators. ALERT believes there are additional victims and encouraging them to contact police.

Project Endgame revealed a cross-Canada network of sex trafficking that has been in operation for over a decade by the accused and possibly others. ALERT’s investigation saw the perpetrators work in the communities of Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Lloydminster, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Cold Lake, and Estevan, Sask.

The perpetrators allegedly controlled the victims through coercion by forcing them to perform multiple sex acts on multiple clients every day. If the victims question the traffickers or dispute the situation, they were often violently assaulted, degraded, and/or threatened of further loss, violence, and isolation.

Project Endgame began in May 2023 following a 911 call placed to police detailing a sex worker being violently assaulted. The investigation has connections to a 2021 ALERT human trafficking investigation in which Dorcelus-Cetoute was charged.

Clyde Elien-Abbot, 31-year-old from Montreal, is charged with:

Trafficking in persons;
Procuring;
Material benefit from sexual services;
Advertising sexual services;
Money laundering; and
Animal cruelty.

Kevin Dorcelus-Cetoute, 31-year-old from Montreal, is charged with:

Sexual assault;
Assault;
Trafficking in persons;
Procuring;
Material benefit from sexual services; and
Uttering threats.

Jean Rodnil Dubois, 31-year-old from Montreal, is charged with:

Sexual assault;
Assault;
Trafficking in persons;
Procuring;
Material benefit from sexual services; and
Uttering threats.

Elien-Abbot remains in custody and has a bail hearing scheduled for February 19, 2025. Dorcelus-Cetoute and Dubois were both released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court on March 7, 2025.

Project Endgame involved the assistance of a number of agencies from across the country, including: Edmonton Police Service, City of Edmonton Animal Bylaw, Service de Police de a Ville de Montreal (SPVM), RCMP ‘C’ Division, RCMP ‘K’ Division, and RCMP ‘D’ Division.

ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.

Peavey Mart Centrium

Westerner Park Reflects on the Impact of Peavey Mart’s Closure

Published on February 5, 2025

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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.