Community
Canada 150 Projects in full swing
Four projects are underway in the city to celebrate Canada’s 150th.
City projects include the Piper Creek Restoration Project: The Edible Forest, Tim Van Horn’s Red Deer Mosaic Mural, upgrades to Discovery Canyon’s water park area and celebrating Canada’s strong Indigenous culture.
ReThink Red Deer alongside other supporting organizations of the project have secured ,000 to build a 15,000 square foot edible forest. It will include 150 different types of edible, medicinal, and pollinator plants incorporating as many native species as possible. Partners on the project are Trout Unlimited Canada and Cows and Fish (Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society)
Jonathan Wieler, President of ReThink says, “Well, it’s one of ReThink Red Deer’s best achievements. We are restoring and enhancing a plot of land near the garbage dump that was severely degraded. We are going to plant a hundred and fifty edible trees and shrubs and rebuild a barn that is onsite. It’s pretty awesome!”
Tim Van Horn, a Central Alberta photographer has started a ,000 mosaic mural that will include him taking portraits of Red Deerian’s to assemble the piece. Once completed, Tim’s mural will make a permanent addition to the exterior of the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery.
Discovery Canyon, one of the city’s parks received a 0,000 grant for upgrades improving the accessibility and safety. The park is currently on track to open for the upcoming season.
To celebrate Canada’s strong indigenous heritage, a new cultural housing development along with community centre are set to open soon on Riverside Drive and will provide services to Central Albertan’s.
For more information about the projects Click Here
Another way you can participate in Canada’s sesquicentennial is to join the Canada150in150 project.
This initiative with roots in Edmonton and Northern Alberta is giving virtually every Albertan the opportunity to share stories of technology, the arts, and their communities with the nation.
The project has already started gathering and sharing inspiring and visionary stories and wants to connect communities and cultures across the nation with inspiring stories that recognize the Albertan’s who are doing their part in shaping our nation’s future.
Follow #Canada150in150 for the latest updates.
For more information on the project Click Here
Community
100+ Women Who Care Red Deer celebrates 10th season in 2025 with new leadership
L to R: Cindy Jefferies, Susan Knopp, Lane Tomalty, Bre Fitzpatrick
Photo credit: The SnapHappy Photographer
After a decade of leadership under Cindy Jefferies and Susan Knopp, 100+ Women Who Care Red Deer (100+ WWCRD) is proud to celebrate 10 years of supporting local charities and the announcement of Bre Fitzpatrick and Lane Tomalty as its new co-leaders. This marks an exciting new chapter for the group, which has made a significant impact on not-for-profit organizations in Central Alberta.
Cindy and Susan have led 100+ WWCRD with vision, dedication, and a commitment to empowering women to lead and inspire change. Under their stewardship, the organization has raised over $630,000 for local charities by hosting 4 annual 1-hour meetings. Since 2015, more than 36 local charities have received funding through the group.
Reflecting on their tenure, Cindy and Susan stated:
“Leading 100 Women has been an honour and a privilege. When we began this journey, we didn’t know where it would go – we simply loved the simple, elegant, and fun ‘100 Who Care’ concept and thought it was a great fit for our community. We are grateful to the many women who have stood with us. They are the magic of the organization! We are confident Bre and Lane will steward this leadership role well and we look forward to supporting it – just not from behind the microphone!”
Bre and Lane bring a dynamic energy and fresh perspective to the organization. Both have been involved with the group and have been mentored by Susan and Cindy over the past year. They are eager to continue the collaboration, connection, and local support this team of women have established in Red Deer.
In their joint statement, Bre and Lane shared:
“We are humbled to step into this role and build on the incredible foundation Cindy and Susan have laid. Many needs are at the doorstep of our community and in the hearts and minds of our members. We know a powerful, caring, and united group of individuals can play a huge role in driving change and breaking barriers.
To celebrate this milestone and leadership transition, the 100+ WWCRD hosted the final meeting of 2024 on November 25th at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. The evening featured reflections from Cindy and Susan, the selection of the Salvation Army as the charity of choice, an opportunity for members to connect with Bre and Lane as they outline their vision for the organization’s next chapter, and a toast to 10 years.
For more information, please visit www.100womenreddeer.ca
About 100+ Women Who Care Red Deer
100+ Women Who Care Red Deer is a network of compassionate, empowered, and dedicated women who make a direct, immediate, and positive impact in Red Deer and area. We support local non-profit and charitable organizations that work every day to make our community a better place to live. 100% of funds donated go to the selected charities – there are no
administration fees, and all costs are covered by the generosity of sponsors. Collectively, we make a difference.
The group meets 4 times annually for 1 hour. Non-profit and charitable organizations are nominated by members. After hearing 3 randomly drawn pitches, the members vote to select their top choice. The group with the highest number of votes receives the members’ donations. Each member or team commits to donating $100 at each meeting. Since 2015, the average raised has been more than $15,000 per meeting.
Membership is open to all women In Red Deer and area. We invite you to join us! The first meeting of 2025 will be on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Founded in February 2015, the organization currently has about 150 members. We are committed to uniting this powerful group of 100+ women who care and lifting the amazing non-profits and charitable groups they support.
Community
Festival of Trees tickets on sale! Update from the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
Festival of Trees tickets are on sale now! Get ’em while they’re hot!
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