RDP apprentices continue to highlight their value within Alberta’s workforce as they earn provincial recognition for their exceptional skill during competition.
RDP apprentices earned seven medals—three gold, three silver and one bronze—at the recent 2026 Skills Canada Alberta Competition held at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, reinforcing the Polytechnic’s reputation for excellence in skilled trades training.
Congrats! @rdptradestechnology
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Podium Photos! Swipe to see our RDP Winners get their medals at the Alberta Provincial Skills Canada Competition! #RedDeerPolytechnic #myRDP #RDP #SKILLSCANADAALBERTA #TEAMRDP
Results have been published!! Here is our #RDP Provincial Skills medalists! Gold medal winners will be moving onto nationals in Toronto in a few short weeks!
🪚 Carpentry
• GOLD — Ty McCartney
💻 IT Network Systems Administration
• SILVER — O’Ryan Edmondson
🔥 Sprinkler Systems Installer
• GOLD — Nathan Brehaut
• SILVER — Adam Moore
• BRONZE — Timothy Hillis
🔧 Steamfitter / Pipefitter
• SILVER — Cowyn Godlonton
🔥 Welding
• GOLD — Dane Schmidt
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Congratulations to all metalists and competitors!
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Last but certainly not least, we’re excited to highlight Lucas Stang, a 3rd year Welding apprentice at Red Deer Polytechnic!
Lucas will be representing Canada on the world stage at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, and is currently taking part in a friendly, informal international competition right here in Alberta.
Joining him are Fabian Schuldt (Germany) and Mikala Sposito (USA), who travelled to Canada for this unique opportunity to compete, train, and learn alongside one another. It’s an incredible experience that brings together top welding talent from around the world in the spirit of skill development and collaboration.
Let’s give them a warm Canadian welcome and hope they’re enjoying their time here in Alberta!
#RedDeerPolytechnic #myRDP #SkillsCanadaAlberta #WorldSkills #Welding #TeamCanada #SkilledTrades #InternationalCompetition #HandsOnLearning #TradesExcellence #WelcomeToCanada
Next up is Cole Empson, a 2nd year Carpentry apprentice at Red Deer Polytechnic, competing at the Alberta Provincial Skills Canada Competition!
Cole is putting his carpentry skills, accuracy, and problem-solving to work as he takes on this year’s competition project.
Best of luck, Cole — we’re proud to have you representing RDP!
#RedDeerPolytechnic #myRDP #SkillsCanadaAlberta #Carpentry #SkilledTrades #TeamRDP #FutureJourneyperson #HandsOnLearning
Next up is Dane Schmidt, a 2nd year Welding apprentice at Red Deer Polytechnic, competing at the Alberta Provincial Skills Canada Competition!
Dane is putting his welding skills, precision, and technique to the test as he takes on this year’s competition challenge.
Best of luck, Dane — we’re proud to have you representing RDP!
#RedDeerPolytechnic #myRDP #SkillsCanadaAlberta #Welding #SkilledTrades #TeamRDP #FutureJourneyperson #HandsOnLearning
Next up is Adam Moore, a 4th year Sprinkler Systems Installer apprentice at Red Deer Polytechnic, competing at the Alberta Provincial Skills Canada Competition!
Adam is no stranger to this stage — he earned gold at last year’s provincial competition and went on to compete at the national level. Now he’s back to defend his title and once again showcase his expertise in fire protection systems.
Let’s see if he can do it again — best of luck, Adam!
#RedDeerPolytechnic #myRDP #SkillsCanadaAlberta #SprinklerSystemsInstaller #SkilledTrades #TeamRDP #FutureJourneyperson #HandsOnLearning #ChampionshipMindset
Next up is Dario Reale, a 2nd year Carpentry apprentice at Red Deer Polytechnic, competing at the Alberta Provincial Skills Canada Competition!
Dario is showcasing his carpentry skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability as he takes on this year’s competition project.
Best of luck, Dario — we’re proud to have you representing RDP!
#RedDeerPolytechnic #myRDP #SkillsCanadaAlberta #Carpentry #SkilledTrades #TeamRDP #FutureJourneyperson #HandsOnLearning
Next up is Timothy Hills, a 3rd year Sprinkler Systems Installer apprentice at Red Deer Polytechnic, competing at the Alberta Provincial Skills Canada Competition!
Timothy is demonstrating the precision, technical understanding, and hands-on expertise required in fire protection systems as he takes on his competition challenge.
Best of luck, Timothy — we’re proud to have you representing RDP!
#RedDeerPolytechnic #myRDP #SkillsCanadaAlberta #SprinklerSystemsInstaller #SkilledTrades #TeamRDP #FutureJourneyperson #HandsOnLearning
Next up is Tyler (Ty) McCartney, a 2nd year Carpentry apprentice at Red Deer Polytechnic, competing at the Alberta Provincial Skills Canada Competition!
Ty is putting his carpentry skills, precision, and problem-solving to the test as he takes on this year’s competition project.
Best of luck, Ty — we’re proud to have you representing RDP!
#RedDeerPolytechnic #myRDP #SkillsCanadaAlberta #Carpentry #SkilledTrades #TeamRDP #FutureJourneyperson #HandsOnLearning
Next up is Nathan Brehaut, a 3rd year Sprinkler Systems Installer apprentice at Red Deer Polytechnic, competing at the Alberta Provincial Skills Canada Competition!
Nathan is showcasing the precision, technical knowledge, and hands-on skill required in fire protection systems as he takes on this year’s competition challenges.
Best of luck, Nathan — we’re proud to have you representing RDP!
#RedDeerPolytechnic #myRDP #SkillsCanadaAlberta #SprinklerSystemsInstaller #SkilledTrades #TeamRDP #FutureJourneyperson #HandsOnLearning
Meet O’Ryan Edmondson, representing Red Deer Polytechnic in the IT Network Systems Administration competition at the Alberta Provincial Skills Canada Competition!
O’Ryan is currently enrolled in RDP’s Network Administration Diploma program and is putting their technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to the test in this fast-paced competition environment.
Good luck, O’Ryan — we’re proud to cheer you on as you represent RDP!
#RedDeerPolytechnic #myRDP #SkillsCanadaAlberta #ITNetworkSystemsAdministration #NetworkAdministration #InformationTechnology #TechCareers #TeamRDP #HandsOnLearning
