Red Deer Advocate

The Red Deer Advocate is a daily publication located in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. It releases issues from Tuesday to Saturday and is operated by Black Press.

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New Red Deer Rebels head coach brings experience, winning pedigree

9 hours ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Sean McIntosh

The Red Deer Rebels' new head coach has plenty in common with the Western Hockey League club's owner, president and general manager Brent Sutter. On Thursday, June 5, the Rebels announced Marc Habscheid will be taking over as bench boss beginning in the 2025-26 season. "We come from the same upbringing. We're both farm kids and we're only one year apart. We played against each other a lot and coached against each other a lot," Habscheid said of Sutter during a media conference on Friday, June 6.
Red Deer Polytechnic celebrates largest graduating class

1 day ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Sean McIntosh

This year's graduating class was the largest in Red Deer Polytechnic's history. Nearly 1,000 graduating students were recognized during pair of convocation ceremonies were held at Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre on Friday, June 6. "We have around 980 graduates crossing the stage, which is incredibly exciting," RDP president Stuart Cullum said following the institution's 61st convocation.
Westerner Park unveils new name for Centrium

1 day ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Sean McIntosh

Marchant Crane Inc. is the new naming rights partner for the Centrium, Westerner Park has announced. Dozens gathered at Westerner Park on Thursday, June 5, as the new name was unveiled for the Marchant Crane Centrium. "This sign reflects dedication, collaboration and a commitment to a greater mission," said Chris Marchant, founder of Marchant Crane. "It's a statement about who we are and what we believe in.
Young Red Deer rockers to hit the stage next week

2 days ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Sean McIntosh

Students in Rock Band programs at Red Deer middle schools will perform a live show next week. The "Appetite for Instruction" concert will feature performances from students in the Eastview Middle School Rock Band program, the inter-school After School Rock Band, and the Rock Band North program, which encompasses Normandeau School, G.H. Dawe School and Glendale School.
Marc Habscheid named new Red Deer Rebels head coach

2 days ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Sean McIntosh

The Red Deer Rebels have found their new head coach. On Thursday, June 5, Red Deer Rebels owner, president and general manager Brent Sutter announced Marc Habscheid has been hired as the 10th head coach in Western Hockey League club's history. The Swift Current, Sask., native has been a WHL coach for 18 years, with stints in Kamloops, Kelowna, Chilliwack/Victoria and Prince Albert.
Alberta heading down the road to censorship with rules for school library materials

2 days ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

Plans to develop provincial standards for materials in school libraries, and the survey for Albertans to provide their input, is troubling to Red Deer Public Library's CEO. Last week Education and Childcare Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced the province wants to restrict access to books containing explicit materials in school libraries.
AMA hosts annual party for Red Deer school patrollers

2 days ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

More than 230 local elementary school students who volunteer with their school's patrol program were treated to a swim at Red Deer Recreation Centre and a hotdog barbecue on Wednesday. Alberta Motor Association (AMA), which provides all the training and equipment for school patrols, hosted the annual party for the Grade 5 and 6 students from 11 schools.
New Red Deer folk music festival coming Aug. 30-31

3 days ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Paul D. Cowley

The folk festival vibe is returning to Red Deer. Capstone will be the site of Red Deer Folk Fest, a free two-day musical festival running Aug. 30-31 that will feature some of the most talented musicians from the area and around the province.
Red Deer starts strong in national ParticipACTION Community Challenge

4 days ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

Red Deer can either reminisce about its glory days when it won the national ParticipACTION Community Challenge in 2022 – or Red Deerians can get moving and reclaim the title. As of June 3, Red Deer had climbed to third place in Canada, and first place in Alberta, in the challenge that runs until June 30. To find out which communities are leading throughout the month, or to join the challenge, visit www.participaction.com and click on Join Challenge.
A Gathering Place to remain open in June as search for funding continues

4 days ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

The peer-support clubhouse for people with mental illness — A Gathering Place — will so far be able to keep its doors open until the end of June. In mid-February, STEPS Society of Red Deer, which operates A Gathering Place (AGP), found out its funding from the province was coming to an end. Initially, funding was to end in 30 days, but was extended to April 30. "We've actually been able to secure funding until the end of June at this point.