Red Deer
The Kings and Queens X-Country team booked their ticket to nationals
The Kings and Queens Cross-Country teams will be off to nationals after a very successful performance at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Championships (ACAC) in Edmonton hosted by Concordia University this afternoon.
The big news of the day is Jenica Swartz, who also plays soccer for the Queens, won an ACAC bronze medal in the 6 km race with a time of 23:49. This gave Swartz the first-place position in the Grand Prix total points competition. Melissa Ray was the next runner from Red Deer to cross the finish line at 26:27 to give her 15th place.
Mya Cota and Justine Larson finished one after another in 17th and 18thplace with Cota finishing the race six seconds before her teammate Larson did. This finish for Larson gave her 10th place in the total season competition. With 53 points today, the Queens placed third overall in the team category punching their ticket to nationals hosted by Medicine Hat College.
For the Kings, they placed in second as a team with 37 points behind SAIT and Lethbridge College. Daniel Szucs was the first to cross the finish line for the polytechnic in fifth place with a time of 27:33 in the 8 km race. Just over a minute later, Kings’ runner’s Ethan Duret and Ben House would tie each other with a time of 28:49. This was good enough for ninth and 10th place.
After this event, the Kings had three runners in the top 10 of the Grand Prix competition. Szucs placed fifth, Ethan Duret in ninth and Ben House finished in 10th. These finishes today at the course in Edmonton gave the Kings a chance to compete at nationals in Medicine Hat alongside the Queens.
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Cross-Country Championships will take place in two weeks on November 11-12.
Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team
Alleged Human Traffickers arrested in Red Deer, Montreal, and Edmonton
Human trafficking suspect arrested in Red Deer, July 2024
From Alert, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team
Three human traffickers arrested in Project Endgame
Three men have been arrested and stand accused of running a human trafficking operation that stretched across Canada; operating throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.
Project Endgame was a year-long investigation led by ALERT’s Human Trafficking unit, and also relied on the assistance of the Edmonton Police Service, RCMP, and the Quebec joint forces Anti-Pimping team known as EILP.
Arrests and search warrants had taken place in Edmonton, Montreal, and Red Deer. A total of 23 charges related to human trafficking offences have been laid against Clyde Elien-Abbot, 31, Kevin Dorcelus-Cetoute, 31, and Jean Rodnil Dubois, 31. Elien-Abbot was arrested on January 31, 2025 in Edmonton, while the other two accused were arrested on July 23, 2024.
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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.
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