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Around Red Deer June 13th…..

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June 13, 2017

SHELDON SPACKMAN

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3:10 pm – Good news to pass along regarding a missing Red Deer man. RCMP say 37 year old Michael Ginter has now been located. Mounties thank the public for their assistance.

3:05 pm – In response to citizen concerns, Lacombe City Council has approved amendments to the Nuisance Bylaw to regulate multi-day garage sales within the city and to provide enforcement on a complaint basis. Read More.

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3:00 pm – Lacombe City Council has accepted City administration’s recommendation to extend the expiration time for the urban hen licenses issued in 2017 to December 31, 2018. Read More.

2:54 pm – In an effort to provide consistency and formalize how public inquiries made to elected officials are processed, Lacombe City Council has approved a Citizen Request and Response Policy. Details Here.

2:43 pm – Game Changers Canada Presents Summer Clash Against Cancer on Saturday, August 12, 2017 in the Stockmens Pavilion at Western Park. It’s an official community event for the Alberta Cancer Foundation with 5% of overall ticket sales (Minimum of $4,000) to benefit the Central Alberta Cancer Centre in Red Deer. The $20.17 general admission bleacher tickets along with the remainder of the non-VIP tickets will be available to the public this Friday, June 16th starting at 10am through ticketsalberta.com or by calling 1-866-340-4450.

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1:46 pm – Registrations are now being accepted for the 9^th Annual Berry Architecture Community Wellness Ride taking place on August 19^th, 2017 in Red Deer. The event is in Support of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)-Central Alberta Region and Central Alberta Brain Injury Society (CABIS). The registration fee is $25.00 and minimum pledge amounts are required based on the distance being ridden. Click here for more info or to register.

1:22 pm – Red Deer RCMP are investigating the theft of a fifth wheel trailer from a locked compound in Queens Business Park the evening of June 3rd. Details Here.

12:59 pm – A new financial framework that will help guide The City in making decisions about its finances was approved by City Council on June 12th. Read More.

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11:22 am – At Monday night’s regular City Council meeting, Council formally adopted the High Intensity Residential Fires (HIRF) response time guidelines for Red Deer Emergency Services. What does this mean for you? Find out here.

11:09 am – Stettler RCMP are reminding Central Alberta drone users to know how to operate them properly, safely and legally. Details Here.

11:02 am – Five people from Red Deer have been arrested after being spotted in a stolen vehicle in Olds on June 5th. Read More.

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10:31 am – Red Deer RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify the man who committed two armed robberies at knifepoint over the weekend and has been linked to a third robbery last week. Read More.

10:25 am – Road construction continues in Red Deer today with the Timberstone neighbourhood among the areas affected. Read More.

10:18 am – Students registered in Ecole Secondaire Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School’s Chamber Ensemble program will present their final performance of the school year tonight. This recital starts at 7 pm and will feature everything from flute and tuba duets to the Percussion Ensemble performing on trash cans! Admission is free and refreshments will be served following the recital.

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10:10 am – The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools is holding it’s Reading College Kick-Off BBQ at RDC tonight. This means all Reading College students and their families can learn more about the program and transportation information. It runs from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Bruin’s Lounge at RDC.

10:03 am – Athletes will be honoured for their accomplishments at École Secondaire Notre Dame High School’s special Athletics Banquet being held in the school gymnasium tonight. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:00 p.m.

9:17 am – Red Deer’s Maryview Elementary School will celebrate the past year together at a fun Year-end Sundae Party this evening. Officials say School Council will provide ice cream sundaes and other treats for students and their families at this outside event which runs from 6-7 pm.

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April 18, 2019

Duane Rolheiser

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This post has been submitted by the mother of a young Central Alberta father. He moved to Calgary years ago to be closer to medical care. His wife grew up in Sylvan Lake and Lacombe. Together they’re raising 2 children and unfortunately their future is uncertain.

From Julie.

You may or may not have seen a desperate plea from a Central Alberta family trying to save a loved one’s life. This is the kind of situation that requires a really large number of people to help out. You never know who’s going to step forward and become someone’s hero. The key is, they have to know about the situation before they can act on it. So.. here’s a bit of information about this

Alex’s Journey

Having a baby is supposed to be a wonderful time in your life. Alex was born looking healthy; however, it all went wrong for him at 22 months of age.

After being rushed by his Father and I by car to our nearby city hospital, Alex was hospitalized for 5 days with a 105 degree fever, which nothing would bring down. Alex was in so much pain, screaming a blood curdling sound that made you think someone was murdering this poor baby slowly.

Once at hospital he was whisked away to try to identify the problem. They told us he was a mess inside and needed to be airlifted to Sick Children’s Hospital. Once there it became a series of surgeries and a lengthy hospital stay. His kidneys were being affected by a blockage he had developed.

By age four he lost one kidney and again needed several hospital visits and surgeries to help save his other kidney. The doctors explained that Alex has Chronic Renal Failure and would eventually need a kidney transplant. At age 8 we almost lost him again due to a potassium overload in his remaining kidney that gradually slowed his heart dangerously. We made another trip to Sick Children’s Hospital to get his levels back down before his heart stopped.

Through all these hardships Alex always remained a tough little guy. Now as a 29-year-old with a loving wife and 2 little ones, the time has come for our son and he is in need of a kidney.

My name is Julie, I am his mother and I have said from the beginning of this journey that I will give my kidney. That being said, it would be wise to have more donors that are willing as well to help him have a greater chance of success. His older brother has also volunteered, so please help us give Alex and his family a happy, healthy life.

Julie (mom)

If you have Blood Type O and this something you could do, our family would be so grateful to have the chance to keep him in our lives and give him the opportunity to watch his children grow up. Anyone can be tested to see if they are a match. You will need Alex’s full name so please visit the Facebook Group we have set up and reach out to our admin/s. https://www.facebook.com/groups/708888052863495/

To Get Tested: 403 944 4635

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Watch: Their lives were changed forever in a moment! CACAC Dream Home Lottery winners on site within moments

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April 17, 2019

Duane Rolheiser

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You couldn’t have written a better script! When the Central Alberta Dream Home Lottery Grand Prize was drawn at noon Wednesday, the winners were just around the block! A police officer sleeping after a busy night shift must have thought he was still dreaming when he replied to a string of phone messages he’ll never forget. His wife, a social worker at a local high school had just left to return to work when he called her back. They won the Dream Home and they could go see it right away. It was took them about a minute to arrive. Here’s what happened…

It was an honour to experience this moment with the crew from the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre! We’d like to share it with you.