Tuesday the Alberta government released latest budget information for the province. Finance and Enterprise Minister Iris Evans released the province's First Quarter Update, showing a forecast surplus of $8.5 billion for 2008-09, $7 billion higher than predicted in Budget 2008. Higher-than-budgeted resource revenues will enable government to increase its savings this year and cover the full cost of ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on August 27, 2008
Red Deer is divided by the Red Deer River which creates a lush attractive parkland community. Not to sit by and let this precious resource by squandered. The City of Red Deer recently approved measures to conserve water. Council moved the following bylaws this week. "That Bylaw 3215/B-2008 be read a first time. (Proposed amendment to the Utility Bylaw. Requirement for Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures for ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 27, 2008
There is so much to see and do in Central Alberta in any season. Recently
I had an opportunity to take some time off with a few friends and enjoy a round
of golf. Sure there was a frost delay as there are in many areas across
Canada this time of year, but it was worth it. One of the joys of golfing
is enjoying the outdoors, and taking in the scenic views of a well cared for
course. ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on October 6, 2007
What great Canadian city wouldn't have a "Coronation Park"? Regina has one, Calgary, Toronto and...
Of course Red Deer does, and my Google search for "Coronation Park" turned up 106,000 results. Of course I didn't go through all them to check for relevant to Canada as there are some I'm sure in Australia, and other Commonwealth Countries. So are we unique by having a "Coronation Park"?
Well, ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 28, 2007
Red Deer lies in the "parkland" of Alberta. Evident when driving North from Calgary on The QE2 highway, you are welcomed by rolling hills, green fields and trees galore. A rather sharp contrast to the prairie fields of southern Alberta.The trees that are abundant in Red Deer, and the lush river valley are not the only attractions to the area. Red Deer had some distinct architecture, fixtures, parks ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on September 24, 2007