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Five Red Deer Rebels players are included in the NHL Central Scouting mid-season rankings for the 2025 NHL Draft. 

Matthew Gard (Forward, ’07-born) – 42nd 

Luke Vlooswyk (Defence, ’07) – 109th  

Jaxon Fuder (Forward, ’06) – 170th  

The Town of Innisfail is moving forward with a major modernization of the existing Innisfail Aquatic Centre. 

The process is estimated to take between eight to ten months, with construction expected to start mid-year.

“There have been no substantial renovations to the Innisfail Aquatic Centre since the facility was built in 1987,” explains Meghan Jenkins, the town’s director of community services. “Many of the facility’s mechanical and structural components need replacement simply to maintain functionality and to comply with applicable codes and best practices”.

Last month, the Sylvan Lake Fire Department gathered for its 2024 Awards to honour the outstanding efforts of team members who work tirelessly to protect and serve the community.

The following individuals were recognized for their years of service:

City Council passed second and third reading of a loan amendment bylaw to suspend interest and principal payments related to a $19 million WEA loan with the goal to further support WEA's financial sustainability.

The item was back in front of Council today after first reading occurred in December 2024, at which time Council expressed the need for a more detailed report on the impacts of WEA's loan on the City's financial position.

Speeds will be reduced on Highway 2 southbound near Red Deer on Tuesday due to high-tension cable barrier repairs.

The work is being done near the Highway 2A overpass.

The reduced speed limit is 80 km/h.

Construction is expected to wrap up around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

Drivers are asked to approach with caution.

The Red Deer Rebels have added forward Brett Calhoon to the club's roster. 

Calhoon is in his third season in the league and has 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 33 games played with the Kelowna Rockets.

The Kamloops, B.C. native was selected by the Medicine Hat Tigers in round nine, 193rd overall in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft and has 22 points in 97 career games.

Brett Calhoon

Forward

Shoots: Left

Height: 6'1

Weight: 180

Birthdate: 2005-01-10

Hometown: Kamloops, B.C.

This week, Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens Futsal teams will begin the ACAC season. The RDP Basketball teams will play the St. Mary’s University Lightning twice. The Kings and Queens Hockey teams will meet the NAIT Ooks. The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings, Queens and Mixed Curling teams will look to continue their strong performances at the Winter Regional in Edmonton.

Here is a summary of the upcoming competition:

Futsal RDP Queens vs Olds College | Main Gym | Friday, January 17 | 6 pm

The provincial government is highlighting infrastructure projects completed last year, with a focus on 2025 projects. 

Work to develop relationships with industry partners across various sectors will continue through engagement opportunities with a focus on collaboration and productivity, a Government of Alberta news release said.   

As part of a new RCMP-led data sharing initiative, Alberta RCMP, Calgary Police Service, and Alberta Sheriffs worked together in a Joint Forces Operation (JFO), targeting the top priority offenders in the province, through a warrant roundup.

The decisions to implement the initiative came following the recognition by Alberta RCMP that all law enforcement agencies in Alberta were ranking priority offenders in different ways. Understanding that criminals operate in various jurisdictions, it was determined that a province wide-model to identify and prioritize offenders was required.

At the regular council meeting Monday, January 13th, Red Deer City Council completed first reading of updated Traffic Bylaw (3707/2025) and General Penalties Bylaw (3036/A-2025) that will provide clarity and consistency in application of the bylaws as well as eliminate challenges in enforcement.

Key updates to the bylaws include: