Considering her life’s journey has taken Galia Kwetny from the former Soviet Union to Israel to Alberta, it’s no surprise that geography is the theme of her art exhibit, Connecting Places.

“When you move from country to country, or continent to continent, there’s a trail you leave behind,” said Kwetny, whose abstract topographic paintings are showing at the Harris-Warke Gallery in Sunworks in downtown Red Deer.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Red Deer, Alberta, December 11, 2012 – The Downtown Business Association is pleased to welcome three newly elected Board Members who were elected by ballot at the end of November. These three people were selected out of a pool of six candidates which members of the BRZ voted on.

Newly elected are - Lucas Ford, owner/president of Classic Tattoo Co. Ltd. located on Little Gaetz Avenue. Rolland Forsland, part owner of DOSE Coffee, and Sheena Johnson, part owner of the Bra Lounge located on Alexander Way. They will join Board members; Bill Graham, Bryan Balderson, Lorna Watkinson Zimmer, Brian Olstad, Tom Lewis, Marilyn Mah, Brett Salomons and council representative Cindy Jefferies.

Downtown Red Deer will soon welcome a familiar corporate resident.

Nova Chemical Corp. has confirmed that it’s signed a leasing agreement for three floors in Executive Place.

The Calgary-based petrochemical company, which operates ethylene and polyethylene plants east of Red Deer at Joffre, has already begun preparing space in the 4900 50th St. building for its use.

City of Red Deer crews will plow downtown streets starting on Sunday, and then hit collectors, transit routes and residential streets next to schools starting on Wednesday.

Snow removal for Priority 3 (downtown) will kick off on Sunday at 8 p.m. and will run overnight.

At 7 a.m. on Wednesday, city crews will begin removing snow from Priority 4 (collector roads, etc.) roads.

One work crew will start in the Kentwood area and work south, while another crew will start in the Vanier Woods subdivision and work north.

Hundreds of grown-ups and kids flocked to downtown Red Deer on Saturday to see Santa Claus and experience the twinkling lights, parade floats and treats of the Festival of Trees kick-off celebration.

3:00pm – 52 Street between 51 Avenue and 49 Avenue for the muster area for parade entries close.

4:00pm – no parking after 4pm on both sides of Ross St. from 47 Ave. to Gaetz Ave. Any parked vehicles on 47 or 48 Avenue will have to wait until after the parade to move. Vehicles on Ross from 48 St. to Gaetz Ave. will be towed.

4:30pm – 49 St. to 52 St. on 49 Ave. will be closed to traffic until 6:30pm
 

(Red Deer, AB) – We welcome Santa, community businesses and organizations to the Santa Claus Parade in Downtown Red Deer this Saturday, November 17 at 5:00pm, after the Festival Lights the Night tree lighting beginning at 4:00 pm in City Hall Park. Awards are offered this year to the brightest and best entries with judging before the parade at 4:30pm. 1st place $2000; 2nd place $1500; 3rd place $1000 and People’s Choice Award $500.

The parade begins at 52 Street and 49 Avenue, goes east on 48 Avenue and ends on the corner of Ross Street and Little Gaetz Avenue (50th Avenue). This year the Red Deer Regional Airport is the presenting sponsor. The Downtown Business Association wishes to thank Gaetz Avenue United Church for running a hot chocolate station, the Hub for holding activities, and all partners with the Festival of the Trees that are supporting efforts for this enormous festive event.

Downtown Red Deer is going to the dogs.

An urban off-leash dog park geared for little pooches will open in 2014.

The site has not been determined nor has the size, says Shelley Gagnon, Recreation, Parks and Culture Department manager.

Next year, the city will talk with the public, select a site, research urban dog parks and develop conceptual designs.

Gagnon said there has been public demand and a desire from city council to become a dog-friendly community.

A WORLD OF GIFTS

Ten Thousand Villages provides unique opportunities to inspire hope, change lives.

Red Deer November 2, 2012 -- Every handcrafted gift from Ten Thousand Villages makes a statement about the power of giving to inspire hope. Each gift will delight its recipient while creating a world of opportunity for families and communities in developing countries. Inspired ideas for meaningful giving.

“We invite you to help support our efforts to end global poverty and experience the joy that comes from giving unique gifts that are truly life changing,” says Ryan Jacobs, general manager of Ten Thousand Villages Canada.

Head Downtown For The North Pole Stroll
For Immediate Release

November 20, 2012

(Red Deer, AB) – After a successful parade through Downtown Red Deer, the Downtown Business Association would like to host you and yours again for more yuletide cheer. The emphasis of the day is a shop-local extravaganza. Many retailers will be open late until 9:00pm, and carollers, hourly prizes and a grand prize worth $1000 will draw warmth and wonder to the streets.

Watch performers in select locations, get your picture taken in a photo booth at Century Centre, and sing your heart out at karaoke hosted by The Hub on Ross. This is an evening where Downtown Red Deer will shine, and the spirit of the season will be evident everywhere with decorated shopfronts.

The North Pole Stroll will be a night to remember with caring businesses on board for a shop-local stroll about the most enchanting part of Red Deer.

For full details of participating merchants, details, where to pick up your passport and get it signed, please visit www.northpolestroll.com

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For more information:

Janice Shimek
Red Deer Downtown Business Association
403-340-8696
Janice@downtownreddeer.com