Red Deer
RDP Kings Curling team wins gold, Queens pick up silver at ACAC Championships
Camrose, AB – The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens Curling teams are returning to Red Deer with some hardware and awards.
The RDP Kings earned gold and the Queens picked up silver at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Curling Championships.
In the gold medal game, the RDP Kings dropped the host University of Alberta Augustana Vikings 6-2. Thomas Crawford, Reece Brigley, Daniel Humbke and Ayden Whittmire comprised the championship team.
The U of A Augustana Vikings got by the Queens 7-4 in the final draw. Jaycee Bourke, Nicole Homan, Kaylee Raniseth and Hollie Vincent had a strong weekend for the Queens.
The RDP Kings earned a 7-5 decision over Concordia University to open Sunday’s competition. The Queens defeated Concordia 9-2 in the morning.
In the afternoon draw, the SAIT Trojans edged the Kings 5-4. The RDP Queens picked up an impressive 12-1 victory over Lakeland College.
ACAC Curling Awards
Female Curler of the Year – Hollie Vincent
Female Rookie of the Year – Kaylee Raniseth
Women’s All-Conference – Hollie Vincent (skip), Nicole Homan (second), Kaylee Raniseth (third)
Coach of the Year – Brad Hamilton (Assistants Eldon Raab and Andrew Jones)
The NAIT Ooks Men’s team won bronze, downing the SAIT Trojans 7-3.
NAIT’s women dropped the Lakeland College Rustlers 8-3 for bronze.
The Rustlers Mixed Curling team won gold, defeating NAIT 10-4 in the final.
This season there will not be a Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Curling National Championships.
Education
Support a young reader through the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign
Smile Cookies are coming to a Tim Hortons near you!
We know you missed those delicious chocolate chip cookies with the big blue eyes and bright pink smiles! And we are so thankful Tim Hortons is bringing its Smile Cookie campaign back next week!
Helping struggling students become readers of potential is exactly what local Tim Hortons stores want as proceeds for its Smile Cookie campaign, which runs April 29 – May 5, will be directed to Reading College, a project of the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools.
“We set up this amazing and fun summer program for kids in Grade 2 where they learn to love reading, and gain the skills to continue their growth as learners. Reading is the foundation for success in school and life. If we can help further develop their skills and instill a love for reading, it creates a lifetime of difference for that child. It will make a difference for them, make a difference for their families and make a difference in their life experiences. That’s the beauty of Reading College,” said Superintendent of Schools, Chad Erickson. “Last year, we had 67 graduates of the Reading College program who were incredibly engaged and able to excel and improve their reading abilities over the month of July, setting them up for further success.”
“The Smile Cookie Campaign is a great opportunity to raise awareness on the importance of literacy. It really does create life chances for students. Reading College is made possible through great support from our community and Tim Hortons – we could not operate it without this support,” said Kristine Plastow, Foundation Board Chair. “I encourage the community to get out there and buy their cookies next week!”
From April 29 – May 5, Tim Hortons restaurant owners in Red Deer will generously donate proceeds from sales of a special smiling chocolate chunk cookie to support the Reading College program through The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools. The $1.50 treat helps community programs across Canada in the cities where they are sold. This year, 10% of funds raised from Smile Cookies will support the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, of which more than 100 students from Red Deer Public Schools will attend.
Join us for Smile Cookie Day May 4
“We invite the community to join us for our Smile Cookie Day on May 4 at the Tim Hortons on Thomlison Avenue in Red Deer,” said Plastow. “We have partnered with the Red Deer RCMP, Emergency Services and the Alberta Sheriffs. Come and sit in a firetruck or police car, meet local emergency responders and buy a delicious Smile Cookie, while supporting a great cause!”
“We are excited to bring back the Smile Cookie campaign this spring. On behalf of all Tim Hortons’ restaurant owners and team members in Red Deer, I would like to thank our fantastic guests for their loyalty, generosity and support of the campaign,” said Tanya Doucette, Tim Hortons Restaurant Owner in Red Deer. “We are thrilled to support The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools and their Reading College program. With funds raised we are helping students learn to read, which will ultimately help set them up for a lifetime of success. During Smile Cookie Week, we welcome all Red Deerians to buy a delicious freshly-baked Smile Cookie in support of a great cause, which helps benefit children in our community.”
Help us promote the campaign by ‘liking’ Red Deer Public Schools on Facebook and ‘following’ us on Twitter, both under @rdpschools. You can also find us on Instagram @reddeerpublicschools.
RCMP
Red Deer RCMP arrest two individuals following ramming of police vehicle
News release from Red Deer RCMP
On April 26, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Red Deer RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle located in a parking lot on the north side of Red Deer. When members arrived, a traffic stop was attempted, but the suspect then rammed the officers police vehicle fifteen times. Following this, the two suspects attempted to flee on foot, but were quickly arrested.
Tia Kikoak (27), a resident of Red Deer, has been charged with fifteen offences including:
- Assault on police officer with a weapon
- Resist arrest
- Dangerous operation
- Possession of stolen property
- Unauthorized possession of firearm
- Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Careless use of firearm
- Operation while impaired
- Fail to comply with release order x2
Jared Mcleod (30), a resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following offences:
- Unauthorized possession of firearm
- Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Careless use of firearm
- Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order
- Possession for purpose of trafficking
- Resist arrest
- Possession of identity documents
- Common nuisance
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Kikoak and Mcleod were remanded into custody. They are scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on May 1st, 2024.
If you have information regarding this incident please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
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