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Vote for the Red Deer Royals Fieldhouse in Aviva Community Fund Contest
The competition will award $100 000 to the project garnering the most votes. The first round of voting ends October 28, 2016 and the top 15 projects will advance to the next round. Please show your support and vote today. https://www.avivacommunityfund.org/voting/project/view/16-343 The Fieldhouse is the only Aviva Fund project in Red Deer in the Community Health Category.
The fieldhouse will be part of St. Joseph’s High School and will be a recreational facility available to the community in the quickly growing area of North-East Red Deer.
The band is approaching its 50th anniversary but has never had a permanent home for rehearsals and performances. They have used schools, pavilions designed for agricultural/livestock shows, an empty strip mall and an airport hangar.
.A long-term agreement with Red Deer Catholic Schools will ensure that The Royals have appropriate rehearsal and performance space well into the future. This facility includes designs specifically to meet the needs of a large marching show band and will include acoustic equipment appropriate for the band.
The Alumni Association has been working diligently and have currently met 65% of its ,700,000 commitment to the field house; a facility that will benefit the entire community, as well as the youth of the Red Deer Royals Marching Show Band.
For more information on the fieldhouse project, visit reddeerroyalsalumni.com or www.reddeerroyals.com. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
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The most valuable trees up for auction at the 2019 Festival of Trees – And you can buy them online!
| The 2019 Festival of Trees begins Thursday evening with the Preview Dinner. Â Hundreds of Central Albertans will see the beautiful tree room and enjoy an evening celebrating together. Â Part of the fun is being among the first to see and bid on the incredible decorated trees.
This year the festival is moving online as well, so you can check out all the trees (and much more) and actually make your bids on your phone or computer! ReadySetAuction, our online bidding system which allows you to bid via computer, tablet or smartphone. To view our exciting auction line-up boasting 150 items, easily filtered by category, click the link below. |
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Now here’s a sneak peak at the 8 most expensive (in value) trees going into the live auction. Â Enjoy and click here if you want to bid (after Thursday at 4 pm).
Wintergreen – Value $2,000.00
| Catalog #: | 5318 |
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| Value: | $2,000.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $600.00 |
| Donated By: | JMAA Architecture Ltd. |
9′ tall Christmas tree to fill your home with beauty over the Christmas season.
Pick up items under tree and/or tree top Mon 9-4.
Golden Glow – Value $2,000.00
| Catalog #: | 1304 |
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| Value: | $2,000.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $600.00 |
| Donated By: | Garnet and Crystal Horne |
9′ willow pine decorated tree with oversized ornaments and beautiful ribbon.
Pick up items under tree and/or tree top Mon 9-4. Â Give delivery info to cashier at time of purchase.
A Shimmering Copper Christmas – Value $2,000.00
| Catalog #: | 3406 |
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| Value: | $2,000.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $600.00 |
| Donated By: | Fairland Cattle Co. |
| Opens In: | 4 hours 31 minutes |
8′ pine with 2′ topper with copper highlights and matching items under tree. This tree will be delivered.
Rose Gold Blush – Value $2,000.00
| Catalog #: | 6317 |
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| Value: | $2,000.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $600.00 |
| Donated By: | Drs Lawrence and Alayne Farries |
7′ Christmas tree with stunning rosegold ornaments set on a cloud of white feathers – soft and billowy. Includes elegant 20″ matching wreath decorated with white stag hanger.
This tree will be delivered. Â Please pick up items Mon 9-5. Â Give delivery info to cashier at time of purchase.
Christmas in the Forest – Value $2,500.00
| Catalog #: | 2418 |
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| Value: | $2,500.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $750.00 |
| Donated By: | Barry and Cheryl Simpson |
| Opens In: | 4 hours 29 minutes |
7′ Christmas tree decorated with stuffed moose, 3 suitcase accent tables with luxurious red throw and stuffed moose.
Pick up items under tree and/or tree top Mon 9-4.
Here Comes Santa Paws – Value $2,500.00
| Catalog #: | 1403 |
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| Value: | $2,500.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $750.00 |
| Donated By: | Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital |
Wooden doghouse with cedar shingles (33″Hx30″Wx34″L). Decorative animal themed Christmas tree on top measures 55″H.
Includes various cat & dog treats, chew toys, blanket, stuffies and two $250 Visa gift cards. Pick up all items Monday 9-5.
Escape to the Mountains – Value $2,500.00
| Catalog #: | 5407 |
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| Value: | $2,500.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $750.00 |
| Donated By: | Johnston Ming Manning LLP |
Your escape to the mountains includes a stunning 7′ Christmas tree, Sunbeam fire table, $300 Banff Lodging certificate and a $250 Banff Adventures certificate.
Top this getaway off with Prosecco and glasses and hot cocoa and mugs. Â There is a toboggan for the kids with mitts and hats and 2 adorable stuffed polar bears.
Pick up items under tree and/or tree top Mon 9-4. Give delivery info to cashier at time of purchase.
The Nightmare Before Christmas – Value $3,000.00
| Catalog #: | 1408 |
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| Value: | $3,000.00 |
| Starting Bid: | $900.00 |
| Donated By: | Katz Meow Hair Salon |
7.5′ tree with decorations based on “The Nightmare Before Christmas”.
Pick up items under tree and/or tree top Mon 9-4.
Give delivery info to cashier at time of purchase.
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Check out the 8 incredible Live Auction Experiences available at the 2019 Festival of Trees Preview Dinner
If you’ve ever been to the Preview Dinner at the Festival of Trees you’ll know they offer a number of incredible auction prizes exclusively at this event. Â The 2019 Festival of Trees allows a sneak peak! Â Here are the eight live auction experiences! Â You might want to forward this to your significant other to make sure they’re as excited as you are!
Item #1 – Track for a Day Experience – An unforgettable experience for the drivers and their besties.. Â Up to 15 cars and 30 people!
| Value: | $8,500.00 |
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| Donated By: | Bob Ronnie Catering, Vibe Car Audio, Central Alberta Racewaydd to Favorites |
Exclusive November 21 Preview Dinner Live Auction item #1: Feel the Need for Speed!
Bring your own cars for a day of racing! 2 tracks for 10-15 cars, safety crew, flag person & catered lunch for 30 included. Prizes for first, second, and third place racers.
Item #2 – Fly and Glamp – Sometimes you need a special word because camping and glamour aren’t normally experienced at the same time! Â Did we mention the private jet?
| Value: | $20,750.00 |
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| Donated By: | Wildpod Luxury Waterfront Glamping, AirSprint Aviation Inc.vorites |
Exclusive November 21 Preview Dinner Live Auction item #2: A Luxury Experience!
Return flights for 4 departing from Red Deer to Tofino, BC aboard your private jet. Flight must be used before November 2020; subject to availability. Two nights stay at Wildpod Luxury Waterfront Glamping.
Item #3 – Live Edge Dining – Â Buy this “remarkable” table and benches, and we’ll help you break it in with an unbelievable catered dinner for 8!
| Value: | $8,599.00 |
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| Donated By: | Eat Catering, Shawn Moore, Central AB Woodturners Guildtes |
Exclusive November 21 Preview Dinner Live Auction item #3: Artful Decor & Exquisite Dining!
Hand crafted live edge dining table and benches. In-home catered dinner for 8, based on caterer’s availability. Gift card for $500 from the Liquor Hutch for beverage selections. Selection of hand-turned wooden creations by local artisans.
Item #4 – CMA Fest in Nashville – Going to Nashville at any time is amazing… During the CMA’s… That’s a whole other thing!
| Value: | $8,185.00 |
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| Donated By: | Arrow Limousine & Sedan and KFC/Taco Bells |
Exclusive November 21 Preview Dinner Live Auction item #4: Country’s Night to Shine!
4 tickets to CMA Fest June 4-7, 2020. 4 days of live music and more! 4 nights accommodation at the Fairlane Hotel in Nashville, located in Nashville’s downtown business and art district. Return limo to the airport. Flights are not included.
Item #5 – Oilers Get Wild – 10 people, limousine, Rogers Place, luxury suite, food & beverages, safe ride home… It’s one night in hockey heaven.
| Value: | $11,000.00 |
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| Donated By: | Arrow Limousine & Sedan Services Ltd., Canadian Western Bankes |
Exclusive November 21 Preview Dinner Live Auction item #5: It’s Hockey Night in Edmonton!
Arrow Limousine will pick you up in Red Deer and transport you and 9 guests to Rogers Place to watch the Oilers take on the Minnesota Wild on Friday, February 21, 2020. Enjoy the game from a luxury suite, complete with food & beverages throughout the night. At the end of an exhilarating evening you will be safely returned to Red Deer.
Item # 6 – Luxury Sun Family Vacation (Get away this winter with your whole crew! 7 nights for 14 people.)
| Value: | $5,000.00 |
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| Donated By: | The Volk Sim Families |
Exclusive November 21 Preview Dinner Live Auction item #6: Beautiful Home Accomodations in Phoenix, Arizona!
This gorgeous property sleeps 14 people with 4 baths, and 2 sets of bunks. Enjoy a large gourmet kitchen, relax in the resort style back yard featuring a salt water pool with waterfall and a hot tub/spa. 7 night stay with many flexible dates (blackout Christmas and Easter). Deadline for use is May 31, 2020. Damage deposit of $1000 is required.
Item #7 – Gourmet Dinner at the Beach – An evening for 12 that you’ll never forget…
| Value: | $5,800.00 |
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| Donated By: | Corine & Al Sim, Kristi & Shea Volk, Arrow Limousine & Sedan |
Exclusive November 21 Preview Dinner Live Auction item #7: A private residence dining experience!
Six course gourmet dinner for 12 in Sylvan Lake hosted by Corine & Al Sim and Kristi & Shea Volk. Includes a gift bag for each dinner guest and wine pairing with each course. Return limousine service from Red Deer. Seasonal activity to be determined between the purchaser and hosts.
Item #8 – Grey Cup 2019 – Yesterday you didn’t know you were going to the big game… Now you and 3 friends are going and you’ll be arriving in style!
| Value: | $3500.00 |
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| Donated By: | High Performance Coatings |
Exclusive November 21 Preview Dinner Live Auction item #8: Four tickets to Grey Cup 2019:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Calgary November 24th. Featuring the half-time show with Keith Urban! Seats are in section one row 25. Kickoff at 4pm. Limo transportation provided.
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