Be Fire Safe This Holiday Season

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7 years ago

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By Sheldon Spackman

Red Deer County Fire officials are offering ten tips on how to stay safe this Holiday Season. Those tips are listed below:

1. Check your smoke alarm to ensure they work properly

2. Don’t leave candles unattended

3. Keep your Christmas tree well watered

4. Check all lights before decorating

5. Always stay in the kitchen while cooking

6. Use extension cords wisely

7. Keep matches and lighters out of sight and in places your kids can’t reach

8. Give space heaters space

9. Stub your cigarettes out and dispose of them safely

10. Have a home fire escape plan

(Photo courtesy of Red Deer County)

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The Grand Opening is TODAY!

Published on May 16, 2024

Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre

A Day Filled With Hope – Years in the Making!

For years the CACAC has been walking hand-in-hand with many different partners, community members, donors, policy makers, and leaders in research and advocacy towards this moment.The Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence now stands in the heart of Central Alberta, the first Centre of its kind in North America, creating space for different strategic partners to operate alongside one another in the best interest of children, youths, and families who have experienced any form of abuse.

Now, during this momentous chapter in our history, we invite you to join us for the Grand Opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence.

We’re excited to welcome you and your family to the Grand Opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence today!

Today’s events are family friendly, and there’s something for everyone!

From Noon to 5:00PM the public is welcome to come and see everything the building has to offer at the SKCOE Open House! Staff from every organization from within the SKCOE will be there to answer questions. This is a great opportunity to learn about why this Centre is so important for Central Alberta.

Beginning at 7:00PM, the public is also invited to the formal program at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre, which is the building immediately North West of us across the parking lot. The formal program will have many messages and presentations from dignitaries, and you can pick up our Champions of Courage pin, which was minted for the Grand Opening only! Following the program there is a ribbon cutting ceremony.

There is a lot to celebrate, so come out and say hi!

When: Thursday, May 16

Where: Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence, and Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre, Main Campus of Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, AB.

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Open House

7:00 PM – Formal Program at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to follow.