Editorial
Ups and downs of chickens
The continuing saga of chicken ownership in the City rages on, with supporters saying all is well with raising them in Red Deer while the detractors point out the downsides.
City council is stuck in the middle – seemingly unsure of what to do about it at this point in time. More feedback is required, they say. No surprise there.
CitySpeak
This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Chris Stephan questions regarding the provincial budget and expected provincial election.You had strong opinions in voting against the City’s budget in January, what are your thoughts on the provincial budget released last week?
CitySpeak
This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Lynne Mulder questions regarding the discussion council had surrounding the dog bylaw.Love is in the air once again
Cupid will strike his arrow yet again as Valentine’s Day hits lovers across the world next week.
What is society coming to?
We recently heard the news that a dog was stolen right in front of its walker at Three Mile Bend in Red Deer.
We are lucky
We are really truly lucky to live in a city like Red Deer. Our City is well maintained, our taxes are not overly high, and despite some reports, Red Deer is a safe community to live in overall.
CitySpeak
This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Buck Buchanan questions regarding the approval of the 2012 operating budget.What are your overall thoughts on the 2012 operating budget?
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!)
Laws of physics cause esophageal cancer
Do you suffer from a hot fire beneath the breastbone following a heavy meal? One that’s often accompanied by belching and regurgitation of bitter fluid?
