A Red Deer Catholic high school student has won big at a national competition.

St. Joseph High School Grade 12 student Dane Schmidt won a gold medal in the Welding–Secondary competition at the Skills Canada National Competition held in Regina, Sask.

The Skills Canada National Competition was held on May 29 and 30 and featured the top skilled trades and technology students from across the country.

Dane also came away with the RBC Best in Region Award for having the highest mark among secondary and post-secondary competitors from Alberta and was also awarded the Terry Cooke Legacy of Skilled Excellence Scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded to a high school student who has exemplified exceptional dedication in their trade and obtained the highest mark, as determined by their z-score cal

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