Congratulations to the following recipients of the Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals awarded on Friday, December 16th, 2022.
Wishing the Jewish community of Red Deer-North a very Happy Chanukah!
On Sunday, Dec. 18, the eight-day Jewish “Festival of Lights” will begin, lasting until the evening of Monday, Dec. 26.
Every year, Jewish people all over the world will gather with their families to light the menorah each night, sing, eat potato latkes and exchange gifts – all in celebration of the oil that lasted for eight days in the temple.
The Festival of Lights reminds us anyone can light up the world with good deeds and make it a brighter, hopeful, and more righteous place.
May you have a meaningful celebration and may the light of the candles represent brighter times ahead.
Bill 205, the Official Sport of Alberta Act, has been tabled in the Alberta Legislature.
If passed, the Act would make rodeo the official sport in the province.
“Rodeo is near and dear to the hearts of Albertans. It brings families and communities together, and it celebrates our western heritage,” said Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely. “Rodeo also welcomes newcomers with open arms, is a major attraction for tourists, and is low-cost fun for people of all ages.”
This holds true for many living in Red Deer. The Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) held annually at Westerner Park sees 43,000 attendees, and has an economic impact of $37 million. The Calgary Stampede attracts people from around the world and has an economic impact of $282.5 million. The Ponoka Stampede – just 40 minutes north of Red Deer – attracts 100,000 people and has an economic impact of $10 million.
The bill has to pass three readings and receive royal assent before it will become law.
To share your thoughts with your MLA for Red Deer-North and ensure your voice is heard, contact the Red Deer-North MLA office using the contact form here.