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Soccer and Running teams compete in national championships this week – RDP Athletics update

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Queens Soccer (CCAA National Championship Week)

Queens vs Saint-Lambert Cavaliers
• Wednesday, November 9 | 10:30 am MST at Saint-Lambert, QC

It is off to Quebec and the Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) National Soccer Championships for the Queens soccer program this week. The Queens will practice at Seaway Park before the CCAA Award Ceremony and Championship Banquet Tuesday, November 8.

On Wednesday, the Queens will play in the second quarter-final match of the day where wil they take on the Saint-Lambert Cavaliers who are the host team of the championships.

The Queens will be guaranteed three matches with a possibility of a fourth if they continue their winning ways. Stay tuned for updates on the matches and when they will play throughout the week. People interested in watching the matches can livestream it online for free.

Kings and Queens Cross-Country (CCAA National Championship Weekend)

• November 11-12 hosted by Medicine Hat College

It is also National Championship weekend for the Kings and Queens Cross-Country teams. They will travel out to Medicine Hat to take part in the six- and eight-kilometre races on the Medicine Hat College campus course.

The Kings and Queens will arrive in the city on Thursday where they will have a chance to run the course and practice. On Remembrance Day they will have the chance for more practice session and will take part in the opening ceremonies inside the gymnasium at the college.

Head Coach Douglas Spicer says the team is coping with the rapid transition to winter as best as they can. “There is no such thing as bad weather, just a poor choice of clothing, as we always say. We have one more workout prior to departing on Thursday morning and then a couple of light workouts in Medicine Hat. Saturday’s forecast looks promising. Whatever the case is we are ready for it.”

The women will be the first to run at 12 pm and the men will finish it off at 1 pm on Saturday, November 12.

Official results will be posted about 3:30.

Red Deer Polytechnic Athletes of the Week

Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics is proud to announce the Fas Gas RDP Athletes of the Week:


1. Jaiden Ferguson
Hometown – Red Deer, Alberta
Business Administration General (3rd year)
In the lone match for Queens Volleyball, it was third-year Jaiden Ferguson that shined on the outside position of the court against the University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings. She was a huge presence at the net picking up 15 kills and two blocks. But her defence and back-row presence did not go unnoticed as she
picked up 11 digs of her own. Adding two aces to these single game statistics, she was awarded the player of the match for the Queens. She currently sits in third place in the ACAC with 3.23 kills per set and is in second place with 71 total kills on the season so far. But her service game is also outstanding throughout the first five games of the season as she sits in fourth with 0.73 service aces per set. The Queens will have this weekend off before heading out on a massive road
trip up north.
Congratulations!

2. Jacob Kendall
Hometown – Camrose, Alberta
Bachelor of Education Elementary (2nd year)
It was quite an outstanding weekend from forward Jacob Kendall that saw the Kings get some payback against the Briercrest College Clippers, who knocked them out of last years playoffs in the first round. On Friday night, November 4, Kendall picked up the sixth goal for the Kings enroute to a 6-3 victory over the
Clippers.

But it was his next day performance that stood out and helped Red Deer sweep Briercrest College with a 5-3 victory. The second year forward picked up three points on Saturday with one goal and two assists which gave him the honour of being announced as the player of the game. He was a huge presence on the powerplay with goal and an assist. Kendall currently sits in first place in goals in the ACAC with six, just ahead of his teammate Hayden Clayton with five. The Camrose-native is also in third place in points with nine.

He is certainly off to a great start and is continuing last years offensive performance, where he finished first in the league with 21 points and is on pace to break his goal total from last year, which was nine. The Kings will have this weekend off before a tough two-game series against a tough NAIT Ooks team the following
week.
Congratulations!

This Week in Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics (November 7, 2022)

With most schools throughout the ACAC on fall reading week, it is a very quiet weekend in Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics. There are only four games so far on the schedule for this week, one of which is at home. There will be more games announced later this week with the Queens soccer team in Quebec for the
Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) National Championships. As the results come in from the championships, more details will be passed on when the other games will take place.

The Queens hockey team will be battling it out with the Olds College Broncos at home on Saturday, November 12 in what will be a great match with it being a rematch of last year’s championship series. Both basketball teams will be on the road this weekend taking on another North Division team, The Kings
University Eagles on Friday, November 11.

Hockey
Olds College Broncos (0-2-1) vs Queens (2-1-0)
• Saturday, November 12 | 7 pm at Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

This past weekend, the Queens hockey team was cut short after some poor travel conditions stranded the NAIT Ooks in Edmonton, forcing to postpone their second game of the weekend against each other. The first game saw the Queens drop their first of the season with a 4-1 loss to the Ooks in Edmonton. It will be a battle of last season’s championship series when the Queens take on the Olds College Broncos on November 12 at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. Puck drop is just after 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased online or in-person on gameday.

Basketball
Queens (2-3) at The Kings University Eagles (2-2)
• Friday, November 11 | 6 pm at Edmonton

This past weekend saw the Queens only play in one game. They went up to Camrose to take on the University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings and would lead in the first three quarters but could not finish it off. Red Deer would lose 71-68.

This week the Queens will battle it out in another North Division match-up. This time it’s up in Edmonton when they take on The Kings University Eagles. The Eagles are coming off a weekend where they saw the Medicine Hat College Rattlers and the Briercrest College Clippers. Kings came away with a 77-48 victory
against the Rattlers but would lose 74-60 against the Clippers the following day. The match will start just after 6 pm.

RDP Kings (1-4) at The Kings University Eagles (0-4)
• Friday, November 11 | 8 pm at Edmonton

It was a successful weekend against a very tough North Division team for the RDP Kings when they would secure their first victory with an 83-72 win over the University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings. Now, they look to continue their winning ways when they travel up to Edmonton to take on The Kings University Eagles. The Eagles currently sit winless in four games with their most recent loss coming against the Briercrest College Clippers with an 85-83 overtime loss. The match will start following the end of the Queens game.

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The City of Red Deer’s Financial Troubles: Here Are The Candidates I Am Voting For And Why.

Published on October 12, 2025

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By Al Poole

This is the third and last article in a series concerning the October 20 municipal election, with an emphasis on the financial challenges facing our city.

There are multiple and variant ways to participate in our community.

I respect people who step up for a role in municipal politics. It is a commitment requiring courage and likely a disruption in their personal lives. I admire anyone who accepted the challenge to allow their names to stand as a candidate for public office.

Seeing an ongoing trend of wasted effort and money I believe the citizens of Red Deer could be getting better value for their tax contributions. For a time, I considered embarking on that journey myself, but in the end chose a different path which is represented by the publishing of this series of articles

In the past I have been active in several community roles, some as private citizen and some as part of my role at NOVA Chemicals, Joffre Site.

My decision to write these three articles is an aggregate of my work and personal experiences and my involvement in the community, but above all my interest in the success of our city and its citizens.

Based on my understanding of the challenges facing Red Deer and my experience leading a large complex organization, I have confidence in my ability to identify the talent I believe will help move our city forward while correcting financial problems.

 I have met with all the candidates I am endorsing and believe they represent an effective blend of diversity of professional, life, and government experience combined with personal skills, knowledge, and energy to help Council be productive in the next term.

 Mayoralty Candidates

This is not the time to select a person for mayor who does not have prior municipal government experience, in particular experience in Red Deer. To be effective and lead at the right level prior experience is a key asset.

I asked a person I would consider an insider and close to the candidates who they would vote for, they declined to name a candidate. However, I found their response most interesting. They said of the three incumbents running for mayor one is generally focused on social issues, one is difficult to pin down, and one has strong business acumen and shows discipline in his approach across all topic areas but in particular financial management.

It was not hard to link a name to each one of those descriptors.  I believe Cindy Jeffries and Lawrence Lee have had ample time for positive influence on the Council and have not delivered. I do not see either of them being impactful as mayor. In their case the adage ‘past behaviour is a very good predictor of future behaviour’ is fitting. I hear the words they use at forums to describe themselves – they are just words.  I see no evidence of action. You can talk about caring, collaborating and building relationships but it is only the actions that matter.

I believe Victor Doerksen is the right person to be mayor of Red Deer at this time. He has the experience and knowledge to be an effective leader of Council, guide the City back to financial health, and set the City up for effective and efficient delivery of important programs and services. Victor, along with Councilors Barnstable and Buruma, was instrumental in Council approving the addition of two outside experts to the Finance and Audit Committee. Although it was late in the term it will prove invaluable during the next Council term.  The fact they reached out for expert help gives me hope the next Council will see that as an opportunity and reach out in other areas.  There is a wealth of knowledge and experience in the city residing in citizens. I view this as an untapped resource.

 Further, listen to this short video with Councilor Higham on Councilor Doerksen:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BCWahK3Mn/

Based on the reasons above I am pleased to endorse Victor Doerksen my choice for Mayor

Councilor Candidates

 To determine the candidates to endorse I sought a balance of some council experience, education, and leadership experience in a complex organization complimented by energy and curiosity to learn.

In terms of incumbents, I am endorsing Kraymer Barnstable, Bruce Buruma and Chad Krahn. Based on my observations I believe they did a reasonable job trying to curtail council spending. I believe they will benefit the next Council bringing forward continuity from past discussion of issues and know where to focus efforts.

In terms of new council candidates, I am endorsing Tristin Brisbois, Adam Goodwin, Calvin Goulet Jones and Gabriel Beck.

Tristin and Adam bring solid education and demonstrated leadership roles with increasing accountability.  I believe both will lead the way in asking the probing questions to get to root problems and will play an important role in facilitating and leading Council as a team focused on improving our community.

Calvin Goulet Jones and Gabriel Beck have impressed me with the level of investigation they did to understand the important issues facing our community.  I believe both bring passion, energy and a curiosity to learn.  Both are willing and happy to engage with citizens – an important change for this next council. In Gabriel’s case I must mention he on his own initiative and money organized the first open house on the Housing Accelerator Program.  Wow – that is a strong demonstration on taking action.

I am encouraged by the quality of several other candidates that if not successful in this election I hope will find other ways to be active and contribute to the wellbeing of the city.  They are Thomas Sypkes, Christian Comete, Hans Huizing and Cassandra Curtis.

Respectfully

 

Al Poole

Al is interested in effective leadership and governance at City Hall.

Al Poole is retired Site Leader of NOVA Chemicals, Joffre site.

This is the 3rd of three articles regarding the Oct 20 municipal election.

Part 1

The City of Red Deer’s financial mess – KPMG report outlines failure of council to control spending

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Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team

Methamphetamine and cocaine seized in Red Deer

Published on October 9, 2025

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A large amount of cocaine and methamphetamine were seized after multiple search warrants were executed in Red Deer. Four suspects were arrested.

ALERT seized an estimated $188,000 worth of drugs on September 19, 2025. Search warrants took place at two homes in Red Deer and a trailer parked at a campground in Lacombe County, with help from Red Deer RCMP and Blackfalds RCMP.

ALERT seized:

  • 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine;
  • 1.1 kilograms of cocaine;
  • 186 tablets of LSD;
  • 43 various illicit prescription pills;
  • 119 cartons of contraband tobacco; and
  • $6,700 worth of precious metals suspected of being proceeds of crime.
“Our priority was to disrupt the drug supply line and take these harmful substances off the street. Our investigation will continue and target the people responsible,” said Staff Sergeant Jason Gibson, ALERT.

Four suspects were arrested but released without charges as the investigation remains ongoing.

Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.

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.
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