Red Deer
Queens basketball squad rolling into ACAC gold medal game on 14 game win streak
The Queens punch their ticket to nationals with a gutsy semi-final win
The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens survived another late comeback with the Briercrest College Clippers putting up quite the fight in the final few minutes of the fourth quarter. The Queens now have won 14 in a row and are guaranteed a spot in nationals hosted by Mohawk College in Hamilton, ON.
The Briercrest College Clippers upset the Concordia University Thunder who were the number one team in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) which set up this South Division matchup with the Queens.
The last time these two teams faced off was back in January when the Queens won back-to-back at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre with the scores being 78-65 and 83-71.
If the Queens wanted a chance at securing a ticket to nationals and a gold medal, they would need to show up in all four quarters which is something that did not happen last night in their 73-63 win against the Keyano
College Huskies where they were outscored 38-26 in the second half.
Lacombe native Peighton Melton (General Studies) would pick up her first two points of the game after picking up an offensive rebound. Both fanbases were loud right from the start with friends and families making it out to support Briercrest and Red Deer.
It was quite the first five minutes of the semi-final with just eight points being scored between the two as they were deadlocked at four. But with two minutes left to go, the Queens managed to find the holes in the Clippers tough defense and start capitalizing on their chances. The Polytechnic would take a 13-8 lead into the second quarter.
Guard Heena Sidhu (Bachelor of Arts in Political Sciences) hit the first three-pointer of the game seconds into the quarter after a combined 14 attempts from both teams. She would hit her second in a row moments later. The defensive game continued with the Clippers and Queens struggling to score points but putting up their best efforts on defense. The offense later picked up for both teams, but it was the Queens who would take a 29-21 lead into the dressing room at the half. RDP was led by Sidhu with 13 points after the first 20 minutes.
The Queens had their work cut out for them to begin the second half with the Clippers putting up a fight as they did in yesterday’s win against the Thunder. They were hitting multiple threes on the Queens but the Polytechnic would answer back with a couple of long-range shots of their own. The three kept coming for Briercrest as they continued to fight back against the Polytechnic but still found themselves down by six with under two minutes to go in the third. After a buzzer-beating bucket by centre Jaiden Hubert (Bachelor of Kinesiology), the Queens found themselves up 54-42 as they entered the final quarter.
But the Clippers started the quarter hot as they went on a 5-0 run to come within seven of the Queens. But Hubert ended the scoreless drought for her team with a layup. RDP would take a 63-52 lead into a Clippers
timeout with four minutes left in the game. But Briercrest College crawled back into it with nine straight points which led to a timeout called by the Polytechnic. Melton would hit a layup off an inbound play to put her team
back up by four. The Queens held on for the 66-63 victory and punched their ticket to nationals. They will now have a chance at their first gold medal since the 1991/1992 Queens team.
The player of the game went to centre Janai Hubert who had an unbelievable game down low, picking up 16 points and 10 rebounds. She tied for the team lead in points with teammate Heena Sidhu.
They will play the winner of the second semi-final which featured the St. Mary’s University Lightning and the University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings. The final will start at 5:30 Saturday evening. Catch the game live
on ACACTV.
The new Red Deer Justice Centre will help Albertans resolve their legal matters faster.
Albertans deserve to have access to a fair, accessible and transparent justice system. Modernizing Alberta’s courthouse infrastructure will help make sure Alberta’s justice system runs efficiently and meets the needs of the province’s growing population.
Alberta’s government has invested $191 million to build the new Red Deer Justice Centre, increasing the number of courtrooms from eight to 12, allowing more cases to be heard at one time.
“Modern, accessible courthouses and streamlined services not only strengthen our justice
system – they build safer, stronger communities across the province. Investing in the new Red Deer Justice Centre is vital to helping our justice system operate more efficiently, and will give people in Red Deer and across central Alberta better access to justice.”
Government of Alberta and Judiciary representatives with special guests at the Red Deer Justice Centre plaque unveiling event April 22, 2025.
On March 3, all court services in Red Deer began operating out of the new justice centre. The new justice centre has 12 courtrooms fully built and equipped with video-conference equipment to allow witnesses to attend remotely if they cannot travel, and vulnerable witnesses to testify from outside the courtroom.
The new justice centre also has spaces for people taking alternative approaches to the traditional courtroom trial process, with the three new suites for judicial dispute resolution services, a specific suite for other dispute resolution services, such as family mediation and civil mediation, and a new Indigenous courtroom with dedicated venting for smudging purposes.
“We are very excited about this new courthouse for central Alberta. Investing in the places where people seek justice shows respect for the rights of all Albertans. The Red Deer Justice Centre fills a significant infrastructure need for this rapidly growing part of the province. It is also an important symbol of the rule of law, meaning that none of us are above the law, and there is an independent judiciary to decide disputes. This is essential for a healthy functioning democracy.”
“Public safety and access to justice go hand in hand. With this investment in the new Red Deer Justice Centre, Alberta’s government is ensuring that communities are safer, legal matters are resolved more efficiently and all Albertans get the support they need.”
“This state-of-the-art facility will serve the people of Red Deer and surrounding communities for generations. Our team at Infrastructure is incredibly proud of the work done to plan, design and build this project. I want to thank everyone, at all levels, who helped make this project a reality.”
Budget 2025 is meeting the challenge faced by Alberta with continued investments in education and health, lower taxes for families and a focus on the economy.
Quick facts
- The new Red Deer Justice Centre is 312,000 sq ft (29,000 m2). (The old courthouse is 98,780 sq ft (9,177 m2)).
- The approved project funding for the Red Deer Justice Centre is about $191 million.
City of Red Deer
City of Red Deer Employee Honoured with Bob Stollings Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions
Annette Scheper, Community & Program Facilitator in the Safe & Healthy Communities Department is The City’s 2025 recipient of the Bob Stollings Memorial Award.
The Bob Stollings Memorial Award is given out each year to a City employee who displays outstanding performance in alignment with The City’s RISE cornerstone values – respect, integrity, service and excellence. Nominations for the award are submitted by fellow coworkers detailing the employee’s achievements professionally and interpersonally, along with letters of support. The award is considered a great honour among City staff.
With an impressive 22-year career, Annette has played a pivotal role in shaping Red Deer’s cultural and special events landscape. Her leadership and innovation have brought thousands of successful events to life, creating lasting traditions that enrich the lives of residents. Her commitment to excellence and resourcefulness has ensured that community initiatives are inclusive, accessible, and impactful.
One of Annette’s most notable achievements is the development of the Community Loan Program, which provides essential resources for local groups, contributing an annual value of $86,778.95 back into the community. In addition, she has successfully led and executed a variety of large-scale events, demonstrating remarkable problem-solving skills and a dedication to sustainability. From creating elaborate event designs with repurposed materials to managing complex logistics, she continuously sets the standard for excellence.
“Annette exemplifies the best of our organization,” said City Manager, Tara Lodewyk. “Her unwavering dedication, innovative thinking, and ability to bring people together has made a profound impact on our city. This award is a testament to her hard work and passion for creating meaningful experiences for our community.”
The Bob Stollings Memorial Award was first established in 1985 and is presented every year to honour Robert (Bob) E. Stollings, a loyal and dedicated City employee from 1960-1984.
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