Red Deer DBA announces Entertainment District events

With great enthusiasm and anticipation, the Downtown Business Association (DBA) is thrilled to share some exciting updates and plans for the future! After careful consideration and a deep understanding of our community’s needs, we are here to announce our latest developments.

Firstly, while we understand the disappointment caused by the cancellation of the upcoming season of the Downtown Saturday Market, we want to assure you that this decision was made with the utmost care and consideration. Our valued vendors and attendees have shown incredible support and enthusiasm for this new venture, and for that, we are truly grateful.

Though we faced time constraints and logistical challenges that hindered our ability to organize the event effectively, we have not lost sight of our mission to bring joy and entertainment to the community. Our plans for the Wednesday Market remain unchanged and we are are thrilled to inform you that the music programming meant for Saturday market entertainment will continue to thrive!

Every Saturday from 2-4pm, the public patio will come alive with soul-stirring performances from amazing artists from all over Central Alberta and beyond. Best of all, this event is free and open to the public, inviting everyone to share in the magic of live music. This will be in addition to the regularly scheduled Tuesday – Friday Programming, with an extra special open mic night every Thursday evening. Friday’s will take it up a notch with business-led events that will make your evenings truly unforgettable.

We have an incredible lineup of events and activities planned for this summer to enhance your enjoyment of the Ross Street Patio, day and night. To stay up-to-date with all the showtimes and artist line-ups, we encourage you to follow us on our social media channels.

In addition, our Host-It! Program offers community partners the opportunity to use the stage every Saturday throughout the summer. Imagine the possibilities—music, theatre, art galleries, and so much more. We are committed to providing a platform for diverse activities that will invigorate the heart of our downtown. And let’s not forget the festivals! The Downtown Business Association is proud to support several upcoming festivals on Ross Street and nearby this summer. These celebrations will infuse the area with a joyful and festive atmosphere, attracting thousands of visitors to revel in the excitement. After immersing yourself in these vibrant events, the Ross Street Patio will be the perfect spot to unwind and savor a refreshing beverage.

Our little Entertainment District has flourished, and we couldn’t be prouder. The first full summer season with this new bylaw in place promises to be an absolute triumph, as we are still the only Entertainment District in Alberta.

Looking ahead, the DBA remains dedicated to fostering a vibrant and thriving downtown. We are already hard at work planning an afternoon market for next year based on valuable community feedback. This revised schedule will provide vendors with greater flexibility and the opportunity to participate in other morning markets. We are committed to announcing and implementing these efforts earlier, ensuring that vendors have ample time to plan their seasons accordingly.

Together, as a united community, we will continue to create successful opportunities for all. Let’s embrace the vibrant future that awaits us and build a downtown that will inspire and uplift us all.

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Blackfalds

Drugs and guns seized in Blackfalds bust: RCMP

Published on October 3, 2024

Todayville

From Blackfalds RCMP

Blackfalds RCMP execute search warrant seizing drugs and guns

Blackfalds, Alta. – In September of 2024 the Blackfalds RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) with assistance from Sylvan Lake GIS entered into an investigation involving an individual believed to be trafficking drugs in the community. As a result of the investigation, on Oct. 2, 2024, Blackfalds RCMP with assistance from Innisfail RCMP GIS and Red Deer RCMP Police Dog Service executed a search warrant at a home in Blackfalds.

As a result of the search RCMP seized:

253 grams of Cocaine
$3343 in Currency
6 firearms

RCMP have arrested and charged Blackfalds resident, Lotus Joan Silver Stalteri-Roberts (25), with:

Possession for the purpose of trafficking;
Possession of stolen property under $5000;
Weapons offences (x8).

Stalteri-Roberts was taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody with her next court date set for Oct. 3, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.

“This investigation saw the effective coordination of different RCMP Detachments and Sections to quickly and safely remove these drugs and guns from our community,” says Staff Sergeant Andrew Allan.

If you have any information about this investigation or about drug trafficking in the Blackfalds area please contact Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3333 or submit an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

Education

Local student to sit on Minister’s Youth Council for second year

Published on October 2, 2024

Red Deer Public Schools

A local student is looking forward to making a difference with the provincial government as part of the Minister’s Youth Council.

Fahd Mohamed, a Grade 12 student at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School, has been accepted for a second school year to the program, which includes about 40 students from across the province with diverse interests, identities, backgrounds and perspectives.

“We meet three times a year with the first and last meeting taking place in Edmonton, and the second meeting taking place over Zoom,” said Fahd. “Over the weekend we work with the Minister (of Education) for legislation, we have a First Nations and Metis representative come in, we listen to lectures about public speaking and policy making, and other topics.”

The students take part in a number of engagement initiatives that empower them as leaders of their learning; provide opportunities to build positive working relationships with education partners; engage as leaders of change in their communities; support leadership development; and honour their capability and capacity to engage as authentic education partners.

“Throughout the day, we go into groups and have various discussions. The Minister’s members’ goal was to gather as much information as they can over the weekend, and develop an idea that we would talk with the Minister face-to-face about on the last day,” said Fahd. “The Minister hears our ideas, writes them down, and then proposes them to his higher ups.”

One of the topics the Minister’s Youth Council discussed last year was restricting cell phone and social media use in schools. “Our input had some influence on the current cell phone policy,” said Fahd. “So that is really cool to see.”

Last year, Fahd also got a tour of the Legislature, including the Minister of Education’s office.

“It’s very nice to see a very professional and high viewpoint about Canada. It’s not every day that you get to talk face to face with an MLA, a Minister or a Prime Minister,” he said.

Looking ahead to this year, Fahd said he is looking forward to putting himself out there more and expressing his thoughts and ideas.

“Everyone has something to offer. Because I am in a bigger city, I might not have the same opinions as someone coming from a smaller city who does not have the same opportunities. But there might be things that I miss about a smaller city that has things that we don’t,” said Fahd. “It’s an experience that is very rewarding. You start to feel like you have great ideas and a voice. Everyone can do things to help the province. More people should apply for programs like this. You get to influence something bigger than you.