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Year Round Good Sam Campground at the Westerner Park, Red Deer

Tim Ebl — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:50:16 +0000

The Westerner Campground is located on the Westerner Park grounds. This Good Sam Campground is open all year, one of very few in the Red Deer area.

There is easy access from the QE2 Highway and from 595, which runs between Red Deer and Delburne. Travellers entering the Red Deer area from The QE2 North or South can easily get to the Westerner Park on the South Edge of the City.

Within walking distance are several Red Deer restaurants, just to the North of the Westerner Campground. RV dealerships are also nearby, to the west of the Westerner area.

Local attractions start with events at the Westerner Park, which include agricultural, trade shows, Swap meets, sports such as the Red Deer Rebels, and conventions. There are over 1200 events every year.

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Carnival Cinemas | Red Deer Movie Theatre

Ernie Wiegand — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:29:08 +0000

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 for $2 – $4, depending on the time. For anyone who is able to wait just a little longer and/or doesn’t want to spend $11 to see a movie on the big screen, Carnival is the place to go. With eight different screens, there is plenty of variety. Of course they have a full snack bar, as well as an assortment of arcade games.

On the first Monday of every month, they have a “Moms & Tots” feature. This allows the parents to go out to a movie without having to track down a babysitter. movie is at the first performance of the day, at that feature’s regular advertised show time. The movie to be featured will be designated on the Friday before, and will then be posted on the Carnival Cinemas website and at the theatre.

They have a special deal for birthdays; Purchase ten tickets and receive two free. Purchase a value pack for $4.50 and receive a 12 oz fountain drink, small pop corn, and mini chocolate bar. Plus you’ll get a tour of the projection room.

In addition businesses may arrange to rent an entire theatre for a staff party. Carnival Cinemas is open 7 days a week for matinees and evening shows.

Office Hours are from 1:00pm to 10:00pm Box Office open daily at 12:45pm to 10:15pm

24 Hours a Day Movie Information Line: (403) 346-1300
Administration Line: 403 – 341 – 6565 Fax Line: 403 – 341 – 4355

Admission is as follows:
Matinees – $2.50 per person
All-Day Tuesdays – $2.50 per person
Evenings – $4.00 per person

Cronquist Business Park 5402 – 47 Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6Z4

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Central Alberta Trades Expo at the Westerner Park, April 12 – 2008

Ernie Wiegand — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:48:23 +0000

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 Alberta. Experienced tradespeople are going to be in attendance to answer questions. Some skills will be demonstrated and students will be given the chance to try different skills.
The Conference Board of Canada has estimated that there will be a one million trades worker and related occupations shortage within the next 20 years. This shows that the demand for tradespeople will be ongoing. As well as excellent pay and large numbers of available positions, the trades give other career avenues. Workers can gain the skills and knowledge to branch off into other areas, such as contractor, entrepreneur, manager, sales positions, instructor and inspector.
If you are interested in entering an apprenticeship, the Central Alberta Trades Expo is a great primer on what would be required.
Find out more information online at at: www.centralalberta.ab.ca

Photo by Matt Borowick

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Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival – Red Deer Apr. 19 & 20 / 08

Ernie Wiegand — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:13:13 +0000

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 to learn from the experts. Many other adult drinks, both alcoholic and non, will also be on hand. The Red Deer Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is for adults only, and everyone is expected to arrange for safe transportation to get home.

The Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival will have a wide selection of wine, coolers, spirits, port, scotch and beer for your sampling pleasure. You will enter an area called the Grand Tasting Hall, where adult beverages and food samples will be ready for you to choose from. Sampling coupons will be on sale for 50 cents each, and sample prices start at $1. The prices will depend on product chosen. A Riedel wine glass will be given to you to take home afterwards.

Red Deer and area restaurants such as the Redstone Grill, Smugglers Inn, Barbero’s, and North 40 Steakhouse will be entered in the Most Sensational Sample Contest. Appetisers, small dishes and desserts will be in the contest for those who attend to sample and vote on. As you vote, you enter in draws for gift certificates at the various Red Deer restaurants.

A portion of total ticket sales will be donated to the Red Deer College Culinary Arts Program. Online tickets are available (along with more information) at www.rockymountainwine.com .

April 18 & 19, 2008
Fri. 4 to 10pm, Sat. 3 to 10pm
Capri Centre 3310 50th Ave., Red Deer AB, (403) 346-2091