18 Red Deer Express
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
CITY BRIEFS RED DEER COLLEGE IN STEP WITH WALK AND WHEEL WEEK Red Deer College is happy to lace up its proverbial shoelaces and join people throughout the province in Walk & Wheel Week. The Be Fit for Life Centre on campus is encouraging College students, faculty and staff to join other Central Albertans to leave the car in the garage and use human-powered transport on the way to work, school and play. “This initiative was started as a direct way to encourage people to get active, which lines up perfectly with our philosophy at the Be Fit for Life Centre,” says Barb Marsh, fit-
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CLEAR THE WAY FOR LANE GRADING The City’s lane grading program is underway and Public Works is reminding residents, including vehicle and property owners, to ensure back lanes are clear for grading. “Our crews have a lot of challenges due to things like vehicles, piles of soil, flower beds, and garbage bins being stored in back lanes,” said Jim Chase, roads superintendent. “Clearing your back lane of obstacles helps to ensure a safe and efficient grading operation.” If a resident’s fence is built on their property line, then the property behind the fence is City property. The City allows 0.3 metres or one foot to transition their landscaping outside their fence. As per the Use of Streets Bylaw, no person shall place, pile, or store any material or equipment on City property without first applying for and obtaining a permit. Crews will grade out landscaped areas that encroach into the lane behind 0.3 metres.
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As Red Deerians do their spring cleaning, they are reminded to hang onto their unwanted goods in preparation for Kick it to the Curb on June 8 and 9. Running every spring and fall, Kick it to the Curb encourages residents to repurpose unwanted goods, find new homes for still-useful items, and divert materials from the landfill. Residents are asked to place their unwanted items at their curb, and mark them as ‘free’ so others can find a new life for them. Items to be set out could include everything from books and DVDs to furniture and construction items.
For a list of prohibited items such as child car seats, visit www.reddeer.ca/environment.
WALTER GRETZKY CNIB MENTORSHIP GALA The organizing committee for the fifth annual Walter Gretzky CNIB Mentorship Gala invites families to attend an evening of inspiration, leadership, motivation and mentorship. It runs at the Sheraton Red Deer on June 18 from 6 to 11 p.m. Featuring guest speakers include 2010 CCMA Male Vocalist of the year Gord Bamford and 2006 Olympic Gold Medalist Duff Gibson. Since its inception in 2008, the Walter Gretzky CNIB Mentorship Gala and Golf Classic has helped to raise over $300,000 to help establish a foundation for care and support of visually impaired Central Albertans and help them and their families ‘See Beyond Vision Loss.’ To encourage whole families to attend for the mentorship opportunity discount ticket rates of $50 will be offered for children 17 years and under to enjoy dinner and the program. The Mentorship Gala is followed on June 19th by the annual Walter Gretzky CNIB Golf Classic at River Bend Golf Course. This unique golf experience combines golf in both daylight and in darkness; one hole will be played blindfolded. Tickets are $125 for adults, $50 for youth 17 and under, and can be purchased by calling the CNIB office at 403-346-0037.
DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET For the fourth year running, the Downtown Farmers’ Market will once again provide an opportunity for market enthusiasts and foodies to shop local. Continuing every Wednesday until Oct. 9, the market will be open from 4-7 p.m. This year, the market will once again be located on Little Gaetz Avenue, spanning from Alexander Way (48th St. to Ross St. keeping 49th Street open to traffic). As a recent accredited farmers’ market of Alberta, the market welcomes back local and fresh producers from around Central Alberta. As well this year, returning vendors such as ice cream trucks and flower shops offer a diverse and delectable sampling of Red Deer’s bountiful producers.
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