City of Red Deer
City holding Garage Sale to clear Kinex Arena ahead of demolition
Puck boards, appliances, score boards and more up for grabs in advance of Kinex Arena demolition
After years of memories made at the Kinex Arena, the community will have one last chance to say goodbye to the facility during a garage sale this Saturday, and maybe even take home a piece of its history. The Kinex Arena, which has provided thousands of Red Deerians a place to enjoy sports and recreation events since 1967, will be demolished this summer.
“It’s bittersweet for our team and our community, saying goodbye to such a prominent recreation facility in our community; but it has reached the end of its lifespan,” said Curtis Martinek, Facilities & Asset Management Superintendent. “Demolition will begin later this summer and be completed by August. Prior to any actual demo, all hazardous materials need to be removed and disposed of safely and in accordance with all regulations”.
The land on which the facility currently sits will become additional green space in Barret Park. The Parking lot will remain for users of this park as well as overflow for large events at Servus Arena and the Pidherney’s Centre.
Some of the larger items from the arena such as rink glass, boards and dehumidifiers were sold to other communities throughout Alberta to be repurposed. The remaining items will be available at the garage sale this weekend; some of the items for sale include display cabinets, score clocks, shelving units, puck board, hockey nets, appliances and chairs.
Event: Kinex Arena Garage Sale
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Kinex Arena, 4725 A – 43 Street
All funds generated through the garage sale will go back into Recreation’s general revenue account.
A Facebook Event has been set up to share information and images about this weekend’s garage sale. For more information on the demolition, please visit reddeer.ca/Kinex.
FAQ’s
What will happen with the land where the Kinex Arena is located?
The footprint of the facility will become additional green space in Barret Park. The Parking lot will remain for users of this park as well as overflow for large events at Servus Arena and the Pidherney Centre.
What items will be sold at the garage sale on May 11?
The following is a list of some of the items available to purchase at the garage sale. Pricing for the items will be available at the event. A Facebook event has been created where we will share images of items in advance of the event.
- Puck board
- Hockey nets
- Appliances such as a fridge, stoves, heaters, furnace
- Chairs
- Display cabinets and shelving units
- Commercial waste disposal containers
- Paper towel dispensers
- Rolltop doors
During the May 11 garage sale at the Kinex Arena, cash is the only form of payment that will be accepted.
City of Red Deer
Cindy Jefferies is Mayor. Tristin Brisbois, Cassandra Curtis, Jaelene Tweedle, and Adam Goodwin new Councillors – 2025 Red Deer General Election Results
Showing official results for: Mayor of The City of Red Deer
| # | Candidate Name | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEFFERIES, Cindy | 6237 | 41% |
| 2 | SCOTT, Gareth | 3483 | 23% |
| 3 | DOERKSEN, Victor | 3143 | 20% |
| 4 | LEE, Lawrence | 2215 | 14% |
| 5 | GALLAGHER, John | 298 | 2% |
| Rejected Ballots | 0 | 0% |
Showing official results for: Councillor of The City of Red Deer
| # | Candidate Name | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRISBOIS, Tristin | 6703 | 7% |
| 2 | CURTIS, Cassandra | 6422 | 7% |
| 3 | KRAHN, Chad | 6249 | 7% |
| 4 | BARNSTABLE, Kraymer | 6235 | 7% |
| 5 | WYNTJES, Dianne | 6069 | 7% |
| 6 | TWEEDLE, Jaelene | 5635 | 6% |
| 7 | GOODWIN, Adam | 5290 | 6% |
| 8 | BURUMA, Bruce | 5241 | 6% |
| 9 | GOULET-JONES, Calvin | 5050 | 5% |
| 10 | HUIZING, Hans | 4810 | 5% |
| 11 | BOUCHARD, Brandon | 4528 | 5% |
| 12 | MACDONALD, Ashley Jason | 3832 | 4% |
| 13 | BUCHANAN, Buck | 3660 | 4% |
| 14 | MOHAMOUD, Zainab | 3478 | 4% |
| 15 | SYPKES, Thomas | 3459 | 4% |
| 16 | BECK, Gabriel | 3370 | 4% |
| 17 | PARKS, Gail | 2809 | 3% |
| 18 | YZERMAN, Calvin | 2265 | 2% |
| 19 | WILE, Haley | 1986 | 2% |
| 20 | COMÉTE, Christian | 1843 | 2% |
| 21 | KLERKS, Kevin M. | 1699 | 2% |
| 22 | ROBINSON, Don | 1296 | 1% |
| 23 | MARTIN, Greg | 656 | 1% |
| 24 | KLYWAK, Anthony | 444 | 0% |
| Rejected Ballots | 0 | 0% |
Showing official results for: Trustee of the Red Deer Public School Division
| # | Candidate Name | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOMMERS, Angela | 3320 | 9% |
| 2 | BUCHANAN, Nicole | 3180 | 9% |
| 3 | MACAULAY, Dianne | 3119 | 8% |
| 4 | WATTERS, Jim | 3038 | 8% |
| 5 | BAIRD SMITH, Emilee | 2753 | 7% |
| 6 | DAVIES, Nathan | 2749 | 7% |
| 7 | DALSTRA, Jason | 2722 | 7% |
| 8 | CHRISTENSEN, Sheri | 2701 | 7% |
| 9 | PARKER, Jenessa | 2581 | 7% |
| 10 | PEACOCKE, Cathy | 2573 | 7% |
| 11 | WILLIAMS, Danielle | 2342 | 6% |
| 12 | ODISHAW, Shelley Lynn | 2187 | 6% |
| 13 | SYMONS, Jessica | 1881 | 5 |
Trustee of the Red Deer Catholic Separate School Division, Red Deer Area Ward
| # | Candidate Name | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANDREW, Chris | 2020 | 14% |
| 2 | MACDONALD, Brenda | 1354 | 10% |
| 3 | REED, Martin (Marty) | 1082 | 8% |
| 4 | LEYSON, Cynthia | 1050 | 8% |
| 5 | HUBER, Emily | 1037 | 7% |
| 6 | HOLLMAN, Murray | 1036 | 7% |
| 7 | DONOVAN, Matthew | 1021 | 7% |
| 8 | GROENEN, John | 974 | 7% |
| 9 | STEEVES, Rod | 921 | 7% |
| 10 | PASULA, Kim | 911 | 7% |
| 11 | BECK, Gabriel | 825 | 6% |
| 12 | HUNTER, Ashley | 811 | 6% |
News release from the City of Red Deer
Voters are encouraged to plan their vote and allow a little extra time at the polls this Election Day, Monday, October 20.
Because this year’s election uses Alberta’s new Permanent Elector Registry, voting may take slightly longer than in previous years. Municipalities are required to provide updated voter information back to the province after the election. As a result, many voters will be asked to complete an Elector Register Form (Form 13) at the voting station — even if they are already registered to vote. This ensures that voter information is accurate and up to date. Once the registry information has been updated, all forms are securely shredded.
Additionally, the Permanent Elector Registry is not shared with local school boards, so anyone voting for a School Board Trustee must also complete an Elector Register Form (Form 13).
We appreciate voters’ patience as our election teams work to ensure every eligible voter can cast their ballot accurately and securely. Once the voting process begins, most voters complete their vote in about 10 minutes.
To help avoid lineups, voters can visit Red Deer Elections website to check real-time wait times at each voting station and choose the location with the shortest line.
Anyone who arrives at a polling station and joins a line before 8 p.m. will be able to vote.
Thank you for your understanding and for taking the time to make your voice heard in Red Deer’s 2025 Municipal and School Board Election.
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