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With a 30-1-1 record, Red Deer Ringette U10 Rush crushing it heading into league playoffs

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The Red Deer Ringette U10 Rush, or dubbed the Wolfpack, have had a winning season and record of 30-1-1. Players representing the RDR Rush are from Red Deer and Sylvan Lake, the team was ranked one of the top teams in the league based on their evaluation scores at the start of the year.
” The core of the group have been playing together since they were 5 years old. These girls have learned the sport together and now its starting to show through their dominant game play. Combine that with the younger girls that have come in and now we have all the pieces in place for a great team.” – Myles Peake, Head Coach
Playing in the top division of the U10 Step 3 League Black Gold League http://www.blackgoldleague.com/division/0/327/standings , they have faced teams from Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Edmonton, and their league rivals Lacombe. The league was divided into 2 sessions where the first session was a seeding round. The Red Deer Rush went 6-0 with a 71 gf – 6 goals against. The second session had the top teams seeded in the Black Division which the Rush finished first with a 6-1-1 record.
” Our first loss of the season came to us by the Lacombe Lightning Bolts on the last league game of the year. Lacombe always have a great team and program and that day they brought it. I would say it was one of our hardest games we played all year.” – Myles Peake, Head Coach
The team won the Turkey Ring tournament in St. Albert in October, the Friends on Ice tournament in Red Deer, and recently the Sweetheart Tournament ( one of the largest tournaments in Alberta)  in Spruce Grove Alberta going 12-0 combined.
The Rush will be playing in the grueling league championship playoff tournament this upcoming weekend against the Spruce Grove Ice Devils, St. Albert Night Wolves, Edmonton Ring Robbers, and the Lacombe Lightning Bolts. The top 2 teams after round robin play will play the final game at the Donnan Arena in Edmonton Sunday evening. Even though the Rush are the favorites to win, anything can happen.
” When we play the other teams in the league, we are the target. We are the team everyone wants to beat. We are always playing teams that are ready for us and playing with intensity of 110%. We always have to show up at 120% to play and the girls have proved that through out the season. It is unbelievable how each and every single girl on this team shows up and puts in hard work every single time, either at practice or for a game. it’s remarkable. I’m lucky to coach such an amazing group of athletes.” Myles Peake, Head Coach

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

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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

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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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