A Very Festive ‘Taste of Red Deer’!

It’s almost that time of year again! The 2017 Festival of Trees runs from November 22-26 and there really is something for everyone! The Festival of Trees has a wide variety of special events planned for guests to socialize, have fun, and support healthcare for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Tickets for the festivities are on sale now and you can keep checking in with Todayville, where we’ll be highlighting all the fun and exciting events happening during the Festival!

Next up…

Taste of Red Deer – Thursday, November 23, 2017

6pm – 9pm

Prairie Pavilion at Westerner Park

An affordable family or date night out! Sample delicious appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages from some of the best restaurants in Red Deer. Buy a ticket for the “Date Night” raffle draw! All in support of the Red Deer Regional Hospital!

Interested Restaurants:

Are you interest in having your restaurant participate in the Taste of Red Deer? Please contact the Foundation at [email protected].

About Festival of Trees

2016’s Festival of Trees raised $950,000. Over the years in total, the event has raised $13,880,513.00!

Funds raised from this year’s Festival will be used to purchase new technology and equipment in two lab departments, Hematology and Microbiology. Festival 2017 funds will also allow for the purchase of new digital technology, called automated digital cell morphology, to further automate the reading of blood films that aid in the diagnosis of different types of blood conditions.

This new technology will reduce the time it takes to process the samples for testing by 50%. This savings will allow the lab to better utilize its valuable staff resources in the face of an ever-increasing workload, plus will feature automated competency assessments. Ultimately, patient care will receive the benefits of this important technology at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.

Click here to donate to the Festival of Trees.

Lindsey Lubkey

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Sweet February Bake Sale for CA Humane Society

Published on February 5, 2023

Todayville

Issue: 2023-2 February

Newsletter

Visit CA Humane

We are here for you!

Tuesday – Saturday

10 am to 6 pm

Cat cuddling, Dog License renewal, Retail store and Bunny cuddles!

Dog viewing is by appointment only,

we do this to reduce the stress on the dogs.

View Available Animals for Adoption

Cats

Altered Adult $125
Altered Kitten $175
Senior +8 yrs $60

Dogs

Altered Adult $375
Altered Puppy $475
Senior +8 yrs $250

Cat & Dog Adoption prices include:

Initial Vaccinations & De-Worming
Complete Health Examination
Any procedures required for the health and wellness of the animal.

(Dental, treatments etc.)

Microchip Implant (pet identification device)
Spay/neuter
Complimentary Vet Exam within 3 weeks of adoption
Initial de-worming
Some medications (if necessary)
Starter food kit provided

We feed our pets Hills Science Diet!

View Available Animals for Adoption

Morti Dog of the Month February!

Just in time for Valentine’s Day Morti may be the love you are looking for!!

No more eating alone, he could keep you warm at night, and you could go on adventures together! He is just over 1 year old and is a Shepherd/Border Collie Cross and is extra handsome with 1 bright blue eye! If you’re looking for an active buddy to take hiking or swimming and then come home to snuggle with on the couch, he may be your perfect match! Morti has lots of energy but he’s also just the sweetest boy! He would just love to meet you! If it sounds like he could be a good fit for your life, please call and book an appointment. Who knows, it could be love at first sight!

For the coming months, Energy Effects & One Smart Cookie K9 Services Inc. are offering a lucky adopter ONE COMPLEMENTARY session of K9 Training and ONE COMPLEMENTARY session of Jin Shin Jyjitsu ~ PLUS discounts on more sessions!! Their goal, as well as ours, is to help new fur families have all the tools to create successful live-long relationships.

If you are interested in meeting Morti, please contact us at

403-342-7722 ext 0

This program is a collaborative effort between Central Alberta Humane Society, Energy Effects & One Smart Cookie K9 Services Inc. to promote one adoptable dog each month.

Foster Families

If you’d like to make a big impact on homeless animals in Central Alberta, consider becoming a foster family.

The ability to provide a temporary home to a shelter

animal in need is an immensely rewarding experience!

We are looking for dog fosters that are interested in having weekend sleepovers with one of our shelter dogs. Specifically, homes with no other pets and children for our long-timers in our care.

Please send in your application to be a part of our Foster Team!

Telisha ~ Animal Care Assistant Manager & Foster Coordinator

403-342-7722 ext 212 E: [email protected]

FOSTER APPLICATION

Volunteer Opportunities!

Volunteers are an important part of the Central Alberta Humane Society. We need volunteers to assist with everyday operations.

Shelter Helpers – We are always in need more volunteers for shelter support. We have various roles that are always needed. Cat Cuddling, Kennel Care, Laundry and some administrative support. Training privided!

Bingo – CA Humane needs more volunteers for our monthly Bingos. The Central Alberta Humane Society is a charity and not-for-profit so it is important for us to do community events and fundraising to make the funds that will keep our shelter running throughout the year. Each bingo requires 4-8 volunteers and has various roles.

Dog Walking/Enrichment – Would you like to help our shelter dogs get out of their kennels, all while enjoying some canine bonding time and sharing some great exercise endorphins? We need dog walkers to help our shelter kids get some much-needed outdoor enrichment time.

Amber ~ Volunteer Coordinator

403.342.7722 ext. 216 E: [email protected]

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Birthday Pawty!

CA Humane is the perfect place to host a birthday party!

2 hours of ‘Pawty’ fun!

$175 Includes

room set up and clean up
space for up to 15 children
lightly decorated room with your choice of tablecloth colour
children’s craft
mini tour/presentation of the CA Humane Society.
Animal visits
One hour for your food, cake, and presents.

Book your party now to be assured of your chosen date!!

Contact Lindsay for more information!

[email protected]

Upcoming dates:

4-day camp February 21-24 (Tuesday-Friday)

Single days also available

CA Humane offers camps for children aged 6-10 on pd days and school breaks that coincide with both the Red Deer public school board and the Red Deer regional catholic school board!

Contact Lindsay for more information!

[email protected]

January Volunteer of the Month!

Nicole is the CA Humane Volunteer for the month of January!

Nicole is a cat cuddler volunteer and helps our CA Humane team by doing laundry and dishes. She loves animals, caring for them, and of course cat cuddling! She began volunteering to gain experience as she would like to work in the animal field someday. Nicole loves to help organizations that care for animals by doing anything she can do. In 2022 Nicole made 15 blankets for our animals in care! Nicole is a bright light to have around the shelter and is a huge help to our staff every time she is in. Thank you, Nicole, for your service within CA Humane and our community!

Support CA Humane!

Community

Red Deer Mayor Shares Message on Mentoring

Published on February 4, 2023

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In an effort to help Youth HQ and Big Brothers Big Sisters recruit more mentors for the kids on their waitlist, Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston took a moment to record a video and speak on the matter:

There are currently over 70 kids in Red Deer on a waiting list, hoping for a mentor.

Anyone looking to become a mentor can visit the Youth HQ website, or reach out directly to Volunteer Resources Coordinator, Janessa McCormack via email at [email protected]

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been active for over 100 years. The organization came to the Red Deer & District region in 1976 and has been at work in this community ever since. Several programs and services are available to young persons and their families, including in-school mentoring.