Editorial
Late journalist honoured
A late Red Deer journalist is among several outstanding citizens who will be honoured at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum’s annual induction banquet later this week.
CitySpeak
This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Tara Veer questions regarding RCMP service levels and local enforcement priorities.A mother’s love
Ah yes, spring is in the air – the grass is turning green, the flowers are poking through the ground, the birds are singing and the sun is making more of an appearance these days. But when you think of May, what is one of the first things that come to mind? Perhaps Mother’s Day?
CitySpeak
This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Chris Stephan questions on council’s decision regarding the use of plebiscite on the issue of a municipal ward system.Last week City council decided against holding a plebiscite on the question of whether the City of Red Deer should use a municipal ward system, rather than our current election at-large government. What is a plebiscite, and why do you think we should hold a plebiscite to decide this issue?
CitySpeak
This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Lynne Mulder questions regarding an at-large voting system and a ward system of voting.CitySpeak
This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Cindy Jefferies questions regarding the Riverlands area.Happy New Year
It’s difficult to believe yet another year is about to come to a close. The old saying certainly seems to ring true – time appears to go by faster as a person gets older!
New direction for Tories
It was kind of like 2006 all over again with last weekend’s Progressive Conservative leadership vote. Most people had their eyes set on Gary Mar as the easy win. After all, the candidates who had been turfed earlier threw their support and endorsements his way.
CitySpeak
This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Lynne Mulder questions regarding the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association as most of City council returned from the annual conference which was held in Calgary from Sept. 28 to Sept. 30.
Welcoming Will and Kate
It’s official. Canada is first on the list for a visit from Prince William and Kate Middleton this summer.
CitySpeak
This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Lynne Mulder questions regarding the preliminary design for the Gaetz Ave. revitalization project.
Beyond fun and games at improved Dawe Centre
When Kyle Reed took his two-year-old son Elijah down the new slide during last week's opening of the revitalized G.H. Dawe Community Centre we wonder if the big smiles were small snapshots of contented Red Deerians or just dad and son having fun.
A cholesterol-lowering drug for healthy people?
Should healthy people with no heart symptoms take a cholesterol-lowering drug (CLD) to prevent heart disease?
CitySpeak
This week, Express reporter Mark Weber asked Councillor Larry Pimm questions regarding his thoughts on City council's recent adoption of the River Valley Tributaries Park Concept Plan. Described as a planning tool, the plan's purpose is to identify lands best suited for potential trails and parks within the City of Red Deer's ‘growth area' over the next several years. Marking a significant collaboration between the City of Red Deer and Red Deer County, the plan includes 21 recommendations including aggressively pursuing provincial and federal funding, identifying parcels for land purchase and the beginning of work with landowners.
Great piano songs from City's heart
While the City of Red Deer has for the most part moved at a snail's pace over the past decade to make the downtown core more exciting and attractive for visitors there is cause to celebrate today.
Despite clouds banks bullish on markets
Many in the banking industry continue to believe the global recovery remains on track, but the pace of growth will slow down.
Embrace opulence or shabby chic look
I have been checking out hotels in New York in anticipation for a trip I am taking with my daughter and am fascinated at the different design styles in the buildings (and horrified at some of the prices at the same time!)
