Peavey Mart Centrium
Rebels home opener this Friday!!

News release from the Red Deer Rebels
REBELS THIS WEEK
SEPTEMBER 18-24, 2023
BRING ON THE REGULAR SEASON!
It’s finally here… time to start the 2023-24 WHL Regular Season! The Rebels look to build on their success from last year when they won the Central Division title for the first time since 2011.
PRE-SEASON done
The Rebels wrapped up their pre-season with two games this past weekend.
Friday at the Peavey Mart Centrium, the Rebels picked up a 3-2 win over the visiting Calgary Hitmen. Ollie Josephson, Quentin Bourne and Samuel Drancak scored for Red Deer. Chase Wutzke earned the win in net.
Saturday at the Enmax Centre down in Lethbridge, the Hurricanes edged the Rebels 4-3 in overtime. The Rebels got goals from Evan Smith, Elias Carmichael, and Zane Saab as they finish the pre-season with a 2-1-1-0 record.
UPCOMING GAMES
The Red Deer Advocate Home Opener versus the Edmonton Oil Kings goes this Friday, Sept. 22 at the Peavey Mart Centrium at 7 p.m.
The following night, Saturday, Sept. 23, the Rebels visit the Oil Kings at Rogers Place in Edmonton for a 7 p.m. tilt.
Once again this season, all Rebels regular season and playoff games, home and away, will be heard exclusively on 106.7 REWIND Radio, and viewed exclusively through CHL TV.
SOCKTEMBER
As part of ‘Socktember,’ On-side Restoration is encouraging Rebels fans to bring donations of new socks to the Red Deer Advocate Home Opener in support of The Mustard Seed, Youth HQ, and the Central Alberta Women’s Shelter. Socks can be taken to the Community Corner located on the concourse at the Peavey Mart Centrium.
WHL CUP RETURNS TO RED DEER
The Western Hockey League, in partnership with BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Hockey Saskatchewan and Hockey Manitoba, announced that Red Deer will host the 2023 WHL Cup presented by FPS Payment, October 18-22, 2023, at the Peavey Mart Centrium. The tournament will feature teams from the four Western Canadian provinces competing in a round-robin tournament format followed by playoffs. The 2023 WHL Cup will showcase the top 2008-born players from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Rosters, ticketing information, and live streaming details for the 2023 WHL Cup will be announced at a later date. The WHL Cup was last hosted in 2021 in Red Deer.
TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS!
Season tickets for the 2023-24 season are still available. Fans can also purchase half-season, 9-game packs, 3-game packs, and single-game tickets. Visit reddeerrebels.com or call Shaun Richer at 403-341-6000 for details.
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.
Alberta
Canadian Finals Rodeo 49 Wraps Up with Record-Breaking Success

As we bid adieu to the exhilarating 49th Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) powered by ATB, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the community of Central Alberta and rodeo enthusiasts for their unwavering support throughout this incredible event. This year’s Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) in Red Deer shattered all previous records with an astounding 37,000 tickets sold. The highly anticipated Cabaret, featuring a post-rodeo party showcasing the CFR All Star Band of incredibly talented musicians, was a resounding success, drawing in an impressive crowd of 13,000 attendees.
The Ropin’ into the Holiday Market, featuring 99 trade show vendors, added an extra layer of excitement and variety to the CFR experience. Attendees were treated to a diverse array of offerings, from western apparel to equine, making for a memorable shopping experience. This bustling market also drew in community members who may not have been initially there for the rodeo, further enhancing the sense of community engagement and enjoyment.
Apart from the thrilling rodeo action, attendees were also treated to exciting activities free of charge in the CFR Experience Arena throughout all five days of CFR. This included Ultimate Bullfighting and Equine Equus
Experiences, the Miss Rodeo Canada Horsemanship competition, Canadian Championship Dummy Roping, the Futurity Canadian Made Bucking Horse Sale, the H Bar Auctions Horsemanship Show and Sale, and to cap it all off, the Mini Chuckwagons entertained with a morning of races!
In addition to these remarkable achievements, the Rotary Club of Red Deer hosted an electrifying 50/50 event, where one lucky winner walked away with an astonishing $99,537.50 in prize money. These outstanding achievements have solidified this year’s CFR as the event with the highest attendance ever recorded in Red Deer’s CFR history.
None of this would have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their invaluable contributions played a pivotal role in making this year’s CFR an unforgettable experience for all involved. A special thank you is owed to the dedicated staff and volunteers who poured their hearts and souls into crafting an exceptional guest experience. Over 3,000 volunteer hours were logged, with the tireless efforts of 400 volunteers ensuring that every aspect of the event ran seamlessly.
In the spirit of giving back, the Westerner Park team was proud to present a donation of $6,615.00 to the Benevolent Rodeo Fund. This contribution exemplifies our commitment to supporting the rodeo community and its
members in times of need.
For a comprehensive overview of the rodeo results, we invite enthusiasts to visit crfreddeer.com. Here, you can find detailed information on the incredible performances and accomplishments of our talented rodeo
competitors.
Once again, we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who played a part in making CFR 49 a resounding success. The combined efforts of the community, sponsors, staff, volunteers, vendors, and attendees have left an indelible mark, and we look forward to building upon this support for future events at Westerner Park.
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 1,500 events and 1.5 million visitors each year.
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