Schedule of services in Central AB plus a couple of notable videos to help remember this Remembrance Day

As we approach the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended WWI, here are a couple of videos that you may wish to watch. The first is a video tribute to the Canadian military set to the song “Sounds of Silence” by Disturbed.

The second is a long format documentary that explores the experiences of Alberta Reservists who have deployed oversees, produced in 2017. Deployed: Army Reservists Overseas is a 90 minute documentary by LCol Mike Vernon of the Calgary Highlanders. It features interviews with a wide variety of current and former soldiers who have deployed on dozens of missions, beginning with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Egypt in the 1970s on through the Afghanistan deployments of recent years. In Canada, reservists are not ordered to serve overseas, but volunteer to do so, putting their civilian lives on hold until their return. The Highlanders are part of 41 Canadian Brigade Group, based in Calgary, and all the soldiers in the documentary are drawn from units of that Brigade Group.

Though each is a unique individual, their personal stories tell some universal truths about our soldiers, their lives and their work. For all of them, their days overseas were filled with moments of adrenaline-filled risk balanced by the daily routine of regular duties that are part of every deployment. As reservists who often must immediately integrate themselves back into civilian life after their return from deployment, they also have faced some unique challenges. LCol Vernon has served in both the regular force and reserves. In civilian life, he has worked as a video journalist for CBC Television News and is currently a journalism instructor at Mount Royal University in Calgary.Starting in 1956 with file footage of Egypt, the documentary uses interviews with Alberta soldiers who have served overseas to tell the story of their experience and the impact of their service on their professional and personal lives.

Here is a list of Remembrance Day services in Central Alberta:

Red Deer

Red Deer Legion Service @ Servus Arena – Starts at 10:30 AM

The Korean War Veterans Association Service at Veterans Park – 49th Ave and Ross Street Starts at 10:30 AM. You can park at Sorensen Station Parkade.

Bells of Peace Ceremony at Gaetz Memorial United Church – 4758 50th Street starts at 5 PM

Lacombe

Lacombe Memorial Centre – 5214 50 Ave starting at 10:45 AM.

Bells of Peace Ceremony at St. Andrew’s United Church 5226 – 51st Avenue from 4:30 to 5:15 PM. There will be a commemorative bell ringing ceremony to to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended WWI.

Meals at Lacombe Legion – 5138 49th Street with breakfast 8-10 AM (by donation), Noon to 2PM (light lunch) and from 5-7PM, a community potluck dinner will be held. Please bring enough food to feed the group you are bringing, and then add a bit to ensure there’s enough from everyone.

Blackfalds

Remembrance Day Ceremony at Abbey Centre – 4500 Womacks Road starts at 10:30 AM. Note that parking is limited. There will be a brief ceremony at the Cenotaph but the main service will take place inside.

Rimbey

The Rimbey Legion Service will take place at The Peter Lougheed Community Centre starting at 10:45 AM

Sylvan Lake

Remembrance Day Ceremony at NexSource Centre – 4823 49th Avenue starts at 10:30. Please arrive early to be seated. Soldiers from 41 Signal Regiment 2 Squadron will provide the Honour Guard.

Bells of Peace Commemorative Ceremony Memorial Presbyterian Church – 5020 48th Street begins at 4:45 PM. There will be a bell ringing ceremony to mark the anniversary of the Armistice.

Innisfail

The Innisfail Legion’s Remembrance Day Memorial Service ( Innisfail Legion – 5108 49 Ave) begins at 9:45 AM. There will be a wreath laying ceremony at 10:45. There will be a video feed into their clubroom for overflow and sandwiches and refreshments will be served after the service.

Penhold

Service takes place Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. – Ceremony at the Penhold Regional Multiplex

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Drugs and guns seized in Blackfalds bust: RCMP

Published on October 3, 2024

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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.

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United Way Central Alberta Kicks Off 2024 Campaign, Focused on Thriving Communities and Local Impact

Published on September 12, 2024

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United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) officially launched its 2024 fundraising campaign at their Campaign Kickoff Luncheon, presented by Johnston Ming Manning LLP, and held at the Red Deer Resort & Casino on September 12th. The event gathered campaign leaders, partner agencies, and community supporters to celebrate the beginning of the campaign season, with a shared goal of building thriving communities across Central Alberta.

“We believe in the power of united action to solve complex social challenges and create lasting change,” said Chelsea O’Donoghue, CEO of United Way Central Alberta. “Together, we can help people thrive by ensuring access to Basic Needs, increasing access to Mental Health services, and creating Brighter Futures for Central Albertans.”

O’Donoghue highlighted that over 38,860 Central Albertans are currently facing barriers to accessing essential Basic Needs. With 1 in 5 individuals facing mental health challenges this year, the need for suitable mental health services is also critical. Additionally, 12.7% of children and youth in the region live in low-income households, while 40% of seniors live with disabilities, further emphasizing the importance of targeted community support.

“Your support is changing local lives,” O’Donoghue emphasized, and attendees heard from Client Ambassadors Dani and Des, whose stories demonstrated the powerful impact that community support can have. “They represent two of the more than 12,171 individuals and families who benefited from the 23 programs and projects funded by local dollars last year. And that doesn’t include the 22 additional charities we invested in through federal funding to build resilience in our communities.”

O’Donoghue thanked Leadership Matching Challenge Sponsors, Warren Sinclair LLP, and Canadian Tire North & South Red Deer for their ongoing support, noting that new leadership donations of $1,200 or more would be matched this year, doubling their impact.

The 2024 campaign features several community events, including the inaugural Kick Off 5K Run on September 22, the ever-popular UW Whisky Classic Tasting event on November 7, and multiple Days of Caring volunteer initiatives, Basic Needs drives, and workplace fundraising events throughout the fall.

United Way Central Alberta’s 2024 campaign has already received a significant boost, with over $100,000 raised. “This is a community effort,” said United Way Central Alberta Board Vice Chair, Doug Doran. “We’re already off to a great start, and I encourage everyone to get involved, share what they’ve learned, and support our mission to make Central Alberta a place where everyone can reach their potential.”

For more information please contact:
Chelsea O’Donoghue, CEO, United Way Central Alberta 403.347.0513
[email protected]