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Quenched! New Coffee, Cappuccino Bar in Downtown Red Deer

Ernie and I have been on the hunt for great places to stop for coffee in Red Deer. We have found another alternative to the fast food chains. Quenched! is located in downtown Red Deer just north of Ross Street on 50th Ave, and is open from 7:30 to 4:30 weekdays. As well, they plan […]

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Tim Ebl | March 29th, 2008 | Continued

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New Galaxy Cinemas in Red Deer is Now Open

The eagerly anticipated Galaxy Cinemas is now open. Located at #357, 37400 Highway 2, Gasoline Alley, just south of Red Deer; the movie theatre opened it’s doors to the public on Friday, March 21. The complex has 10 giant screens, a family entertainment centre, birthday party room, and a huge concession stand which […]

Popularity: 76% [?]

Ernie Wiegand | March 22nd, 2008 | Continued

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Feature Article #3

The Red Deer Book Exchange

“All Kinds of Books For All Kinds of People”
If you enjoy books and would like to save money on your reading choices, stop by and say hi at The Red Deer Book Exchange.
The Red Deer Book Exchange opened in August 1993, and has been providing used books for local area book lovers ever since. […]

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Tim Ebl | March 20th, 2008 | Continued

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The Donut Mill, Gasoline Alley, Red Deer

The Donut Mill is a good place to stop for a coffee or a sandwich if you are traveling past Red Deer on the QE2 Highway. It is located south of Red Deer on Gasoline Alley, just past Glenn’s Family Restaurant. Keep your eyes open for a windmill structure and you can’t miss it.
According to […]

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Tim Ebl | March 8th, 2008 | Continued

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Feature Article #5

29th Annual Red Deer Home Show, Farm and Acreage Show

The Red Deer Home Show is a great way for Central Albertans to view new products, decor and ideas for the home. It is also a chance to talk to renovators and award winning home builders. It will be held at the Westerner Park on March 7 - 9.
This year, the theme of the Red […]

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Tim Ebl | March 2nd, 2008 | Continued

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The Red Deer Digest is dedicated to bringing you information about Red Deer and Central Alberta. It is produced by local residents  Tim Ebl and Ernie Wiegand.
From Red Deer & Central Alberta restaurant reviews, to Red Deer small business and shops, to upcoming events at the Centrium and the Westerner, we will do our best […]

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Two Bookkeeping Ladies Going That extra Mile : Rocky Mountain House Bookkeeping Service

Shari and Angel are two entrepreneurial ladies in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Their specialty is everyone’s favourite thing: paperwork.
Their bookkeeping services can help out with payroll, government remittances, and other related tasks. This is n ideal service to help out a busy oilfield consultant or small family business. Not everyone has the time or […]

Popularity: 13% [?]

3May2008 | Tim Ebl | 0 comments | Continued
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Carnival Cinemas | Red Deer Movie Theatre

Carnival Cinemas, Red Deer, is known as “The Cheap Theatre” to everyone who patronizes it. Which is an accurate description of their basic premise. At Carnival they show second run movies, starting a few weeks after they end their runs at the regular theatres. This is what allows them to sell admission […]

Popularity: 25% [?]

23Apr2008 | Ernie Wiegand | 0 comments | Continued
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Galaxy Cinemas Red Deer Community Day, Apr. 26 2008

On Saturday April 26th, Galaxy Cinemas will be hosting Red Deer Community Day. Between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. They will be showing eight different movies, admission for all of which will be free. As well, a regular fountain drink and regular popcorn will be only $2.00 each. There will be […]

Popularity: 37% [?]

23Apr2008 | Ernie Wiegand | 0 comments | Continued
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The Care Bears Come to Red Deer! Live Show May 2 / 08

The Care Bears and the Lost Rainbow live show is on tour in several provinces. They will be in Red Deer on Friday May 2 2008. This interactive musical family show will take place at 6:00 pm in the Red Deer Memorial Centre. There will also be a show in Edmonton on May 3rd. […]

Popularity: 43% [?]

18Apr2008 | Tim Ebl | 0 comments | Continued
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Calgary Comic & Entertaiment Expo

The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo was first held in 2006. It was dedicated not only to comics but also to the entertainment industry that crosses over with comics. It has since grown into Western Canada’s largest expo of it’s kind. The first year saw 3000 visitors come through the doors, year […]

Popularity: 27% [?]

18Apr2008 | Ernie Wiegand | 0 comments | Continued
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Central Alberta Trades Expo at the Westerner Park, April 12 - 2008

The 2008 Central Alberta Trades Expo will be held at the Westerner Park, Red Deer on April 12 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is free. Students will get the opportunity to experience and explore their employment options for the future. Up to 60 displays will be showing registered trades and designated occupations in […]

Popularity: 52% [?]

9Apr2008 | Ernie Wiegand | 0 comments | Continued
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The Heebee-jeebees Comedy Group at Innisfail Library Fund Raiser, May 2, 2008

The Innisfail Library is hosting a Spring Fling fund-raiser and silent auction on Friday May 2, 2008. The big event is taking place at the Innisfail Legion. This is a great chance for a night out and to support the community library at the same time. Silent auction donations would be gratefully received before […]

Popularity: 38% [?]

8Apr2008 | Tim Ebl | 1 comment | Continued
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Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival - Red Deer Apr. 19 & 20 / 08

The 3rd annual Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival will be held at the Capri Centre, Red Deer, on April 19th and 20th.
This festival is sure to please participants that are new to wine, as well as experienced wine drinkers. For those who would like to know more about wine, this is a good chance […]

Popularity: 42% [?]

7Apr2008 | Ernie Wiegand | 0 comments | Continued
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Taboo Naughty But Nice Show Red Deer | Apr 4,5,6 - 2008

Taboo… the Naughty But Nice Sex Show runs from April 4th to April 6th, 2008 at the Parkland Pavillion, Westerner Park. This erotic, fully licenced adult only event is in its third and best year yet.
Here are some of the attractions that will be at the show: adult-oriented products, romantic resorts & getaways, , chocolates, […]

Popularity: 51% [?]

2Apr2008 | Tim Ebl | 0 comments | Continued
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Sunworks Home & Garden - Downtown Red Deer - Renovations Update

If you read our previous article about this unique shop (click here to read the first article on Sunworks Home and Garden), here is a little update on renovations underway at the store.
The upstairs is now mostly complete, extending the store by a huge amount. This gives them even more room to display items for […]

Popularity: 40% [?]

30Mar2008 | Tim Ebl | 0 comments | Continued