Community
Bottled Water is pouring into the Mustard Seed as Red Deer steps up for the homeless
It’s almost as heartwarming as the sun! Late last week officials at The Mustard Seed saw the forecast and realized there were going to be a number of homeless people extremely desperate for water. The Mustard Seed put a call out on social media, and the community replied in a massive way.
Among the individuals, companies, and groups to respond, the Red Deer Rage U16B softball team decided to pick up enough water and snacks to fill a truck! Watch as this Red Deer squad counters a heat wave with a wave of generosity!
Grant was in his mid-fifties – maybe a bit overweight but with no other cardiovascular risk factors. However, a stroke hit and hit hard. His right side was very compromised, he had little use of his hands, he was unable to walk or lift his right arm. He was hospitalized in Red Deer for 4 months and then went to the Centennial Centre in Ponoka for rehab for 6 months. His doctor had told him that he would be bound to a wheelchair for the rest of his life and would never walk again or be able to recover from this stroke. This made Grant angry as he didn’t want this prognosis.
Since that time, he has put a lot of work and effort into getting better. The physios and rehab team helped him make progress, but he kept asking them how he could get more training. They were able to refer him to Recreation Therapy at RDPCN. His therapist arranged to work with him at the Gary W Harris Canada Games Centre three times per week. He is doing a lot better now. He can walk with a cane and he can lift 30 pounds on the machines at the gym. He can now clap hands. He has gained strength and control, his gait has improved along with his endurance, and he has an increased range of motion and strength in his upper extremities. He can now do many more tasks of daily living such as carry groceries, cook and barbeque.
Grant states that his doctor can’t believe his progress. Other people he knows have said very similar things. Working with the Rec Therapist has been very encouraging and supportive. The Rec Therapist has really helped me to stay motivated. Having a plan for myself also helps the attendants at the Gary Harris Centre to work with me to move forward. I have highly recommended this program to others I know who have had a stroke.
My work is not done but I am proud of the progress I have made and thankful for everything I can do for myself.
To learn more about the RDPCN programs, visit www.reddeerpcn.com
Pop-up Spray Parks
Members of Red Deer Emergency Services, RCMP and Municipal Enforcement blasted the hoses to keep you cool Thursdays in July and August.
Pop-up spray parks are popping up across Red Deer this summer. Beat the heat with Red Deer Emergency Services, Municipal Policing Services and RCMP in a neighbourhood near you.
Participants are reminded to not attend if they are feeling unwell or are currently required to quarantine.
Thursdays from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
| Date | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| July 22 | Highland Green Community Centre | 65 Halladay Avenue |
| July 29 | Deer Park Community Association | 181 Dowler Street |
| August 5 | To Be Confirmed | —– |
| August 12 | Riverside Meadows Community Centre | 6021 57 Avenue |
| August 19 | Joseph Welsh Elementary School | 4401 37 Avenue |
*Events are weather dependent.
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