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Team Pelfrey Indy Lights to Test Parker Thompson at Chris Griffis Memorial Test

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As a sponsor, we’re always super excited to hear each new development in Red Deer’ driver Parker Thompson’s racing career.  So we’re  over the moon about Team Pelfrey choosing to test Parker at the Chris Griffis Memorial Test this weekend. 

“I have been dreaming about the chance to get behind the wheel of an Indy Lights car since I started my car racing career” said an enthusiastic Thompson. “This is definitely one I am proud to check off the bucket list!”  Parker Thompson.

https://www.indylights.com/news/team-pelfrey-indy-lights-to-test-parker-thompson-at-chris-griffis-test

Parker Thompson finished 2nd in points in the 2018 Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires with 3 wins.  He’s had multiple wins on the Mazda Road to Indy over the past 2 seasons and now has his wheels aimed at the Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires Series.  Hard to believe that Parker is just 20 years old.

About Team Pelfrey
Team Pelfrey’s winning heritage dates back to 2011, initially fielding cars in the ultra-competitive Pro Mazda Championship on the Mazda Road to Indy. Since then, Team Pelfrey has won Pro Mazda Championship titles in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The team’s winning pedigree has since expanded to the F1600 Championship, USF2000 Championship and Indy Lights series, becoming the first team to compete on all rungs of the Mazda Road to Indy Ladder. To date, the team has achieved 96 race wins, 208 podium finishes and nine championships.

President Todayville Inc., Honorary Colonel 41 Signal Regiment, Board Member Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Award Foundation, Director Canadian Forces Liaison Council (Alberta) musician, photographer, former VP/GM CTV Edmonton.

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2024 Hospital Lottery presents major prizes

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Officials from the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation have presented the top prize for the 2024 Red Deer Hospital Lottery.

The Grand Prize Dream Home package is valued at $1,072,624, including furnishings by Urban Barn. The key was presented to the winner, Maxine Rumohr of Sylvan Lake.

When informed that she was the grand prize winner, Rumohr said winning the home is a “dream come true.”

“This is a nice dream that I hope I don’t wake up from,” said Rumohr when she heard the news.

The bungalow by Sorento Custom Homes features 2,796 sq ft of finished living space and has four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a large, covered deck with vaulted ceilings. Among its features are a large primary suite with ensuite and soaking tub, a basement entertainment area, a walk-in butler’s pantry, main floor laundry, and a stone clad gas
fireplace.

Manon Therriault, Foundation CEO, expressed appreciation at the prize presentation. “We are incredibly grateful to the hardworking team at Sorento Custom Homes for bringing us a truly breathtaking Dream Home again this year,” Therriault said, speaking of the Red Deer Hospital Lottery’s biggest supporter. “Enormous thanks as well to our dedicated volunteers. All of Central Alberta benefits from the dedication of this tireless group of individuals who give so generously of their time each year.”

This year’s proceeds from the Hospital Lottery and Mega Bucks 50 will provide funding for critically needed equipment for several units at Red Deer Hospital.

Other prize winners present included Carolyn Pelerine of Cochrane, Alberta, who walked away with the $303,600 Mega Bucks 50 prize, as well as the winner of the Tree Hugger Tiny Home prize package valued at $163,798, Mary Vincent of Red Deer.

Red Deer Hospital Lottery 2024 Winners Fact Sheet

– 26th year of the lottery
– Built by award-winning Sorento Custom Homes
– Valued at $1,072,624
– Located at 16 Emmett Crescent, Red Deer
– Bungalow with 2,796 square feet of finished living space, four bedrooms, 2.5 baths
– Winner: Maxine Rumohr of Sylvan Lake, Alberta

Tree Hugger Tiny Home Prize – (includes accessories from Urban Barn)
– Valued at $163,798
– Winner: Mary Vincent of Red Deer, Alberta

Mega Bucks 50
– 50/50 raffle – Total jackpot of $607,200
– Winner of $303,600: Carolyn Pelerine of Cochrane, Alberta

Early Bird Prize
– $20,000 CASH
– Drawn May 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm
– Winner: Frieda Doz of Edmonton, Alberta

Second Chance Early Bird Draw
– $10,000 CASH
– Drawn June 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm
– Winner: Wendy Howe of Castor, Alberta

Additional Prizes
– Total value of all prizes was over $1.29 million, including dream home and tiny home
– Prizes included
o Cuisinart air fryer and Barista coffee maker (6), GoPro HERO 12 (5), Asus Vivobook Flip 14” laptop (10), DJI Mini 2SE Drone Flycam (4), Dyson V8 cordless stick vacuum (10), Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC power bank (5)

Proceeds
– Proceeds from Red Deer Hospital Lottery and Mega Bucks 50 contribute to acquiring critically needed, state-of-the-art equipment in several units at the Red Deer Hospital. This year’s lottery will fund equipment like a phototherapy system to allow parents to hold and soothe their infant while undergoing phototherapy, a cardiology case cart to monitor cardiac rhythms during stress testing, and other equipment to provide excellent care for patients at the Red Deer Hospital.

About Red Deer Regional Health Foundation

The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is a fundraising organization for Alberta Health Services Central Zone, with a mandate to raise and disburse funds for programs, services, and the purchase of medical equipment.

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Last chance to enjoy mouth-watering fair food, thrilling rides, exhilarating performances! 

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Let’s end the week on a high note! 

Sunday Family Day Pass:

 $30 RAD passes for ages 12 and under!

Sunday Family Day Pass: $30 per carload of guest

Food Trucks for DAYS!

Be sure to stop by The District for a snack or meal you’ll remember!

Multi-day Pass ensures you won’t have food FOMO! We have a so many local food trucks ready to share their best creations!

West Coast Amusements Midway

Schedule

12:00 pm – 12:00 am Daily

Global FMX Motocross

Schedule:

2:00 – 4:40

4:30 – 5:10

6:00 – 6:40

Monster Truck Rides

Schedule

12:00 – 4:45

7:45 – 9:45

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Schedule

12:00 – Race Track BBQ Opens & Beer Hawkers Start

1:00 – 3:30 – Chuckwagon and Chariot Races

More Activations to Visit!

*NEW THIS YEAR*

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