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Quarterly Report from the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce

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In this Quarterly Report you’ll read some news updates on things happening in our community and some of the key efforts your Chamber of Commerce has been focusing on.

Membership/Community

In the last three months the Chamber welcomed 25 new members!

We also said good-bye to our Membership Manager, Chris Windrim, who is now the Executive Director for BILD Central Alberta and welcomed our new Membership & Partner Services Manager, Chase Thudium.

We continue to provide value-added offers to our members. In partnership with Pattison Media members can now receive 40% off radio advertising. Learn more on this member only offer here! Stay tuned for other new value added services coming soon!

We attended many community business celebrations, from grand openings, anniversary events and ground breakings. Want us to help share and attend your business celebration? Simply fill our this form and we will be in contact.

Red Deer Dream Centre

Anytime Fitness

Red Deer Resort & Casino

Our CEO, Scott Robinson, participated in the Outreach Centre’s Walk A Mile In Her Shoes:

Last month the Chamber team took a downtown historic walk provided by Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery to learn more about budlings and ghost statues in our downtown:

Learn more about their tours and talks here.

Policy 

Along with our policy committees, Finance & Taxation, Natural Resource & Environment, we have been actively reviewing policy resolutions that are being presented at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce this week in Calgary. We are in the initial stages of establishing two more policy committees, Transport & Infrastructure and Social Responsibility, which we plan to have fully operational in the next few months.

In May 2024 we are excited to share that we will be hosting the 2024 Alberta Chambers of Commerce AGM & Policy Conference! As well, later this month we will have Lindsay Norrie joining the Chamber team as the new Policy Manager.

Events

Last month we announced our 2023 Business of the Year finalists:

Small Business of the Year 
Juiced Audio, Shift OHS, Solorzano Spa

Business of the Year
PASS Electric, Premier Academy, Royal LePage Network Realty Corp.

New Business of the Year
Circle Square Childcare Inc., Johnson Spring & Trailer, Vasectomy Central

Emerging Business of the Year
R/T Heating & Air Conditioning, Tail Blazers, Three Broke Sisters

Non-Profit
Dress for Success Central Alberta, Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre, Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery

Business Leader of the Year
Patricia Arango, Central Alberta Sexual Assault Centre, Rieley Kay, Cilantro & Chive, Shazma Charania, ZS Holdings

At the end of August we finally had our Annual Chamber Golf Tournament and Mother Nature cooperated!

We had a busy September, with our annual Chamber Chase and Women Leading Change events – both with record attendance!

Chamber Chase highlights with Oh Deer!
Coming Up

Continue to watch our social media and Weekly Digest for other events and Chamber news!

Lunch N’ Learn
Strategy and How Jo(e) Can Help Your Business
October 12th 11:45am – 1:15pm

2023 Business of the Year Awards 
October 18th 6:00 – 11:00pm
Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre

Lunch N’ Learn
Managing a Team Online and Leading People
October 12th 11:45am – 1:15pm

Agri-Trade 
November 8-10th
Westerner Park

For more information or to register for any of our Chamber evets please visit our Events Calendar.

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Alberta

Red Deer Justice Centre Grand Opening: Building access to justice for Albertans

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The new Red Deer Justice Centre will help Albertans resolve their legal matters faster.

Albertans deserve to have access to a fair, accessible and transparent justice system. Modernizing Alberta’s courthouse infrastructure will help make sure Alberta’s justice system runs efficiently and meets the needs of the province’s growing population.

Alberta’s government has invested $191 million to build the new Red Deer Justice Centre, increasing the number of courtrooms from eight to 12, allowing more cases to be heard at one time.

“Modern, accessible courthouses and streamlined services not only strengthen our justice
system – they build safer, stronger communities across the province. Investing in the new Red Deer Justice Centre is vital to helping our justice system operate more efficiently, and will give people in Red Deer and across central Alberta better access to justice.”

Mickey Amery, Minister of Justice and Attorney General

Government of Alberta and Judiciary representatives with special guests at the Red Deer Justice Centre plaque unveiling event April 22, 2025.

On March 3, all court services in Red Deer began operating out of the new justice centre. The new justice centre has 12 courtrooms fully built and equipped with video-conference equipment to allow witnesses to attend remotely if they cannot travel, and vulnerable witnesses to testify from outside the courtroom.

The new justice centre also has spaces for people taking alternative approaches to the traditional courtroom trial process, with the three new suites for judicial dispute resolution services, a specific suite for other dispute resolution services, such as family mediation and civil mediation, and a new Indigenous courtroom with dedicated venting for smudging purposes.

“We are very excited about this new courthouse for central Alberta. Investing in the places where people seek justice shows respect for the rights of all Albertans. The Red Deer Justice Centre fills a significant infrastructure need for this rapidly growing part of the province. It is also an important symbol of the rule of law, meaning that none of us are above the law, and there is an independent judiciary to decide disputes. This is essential for a healthy functioning democracy.”

Ritu Khullar, chief justice of Alberta

“Public safety and access to justice go hand in hand. With this investment in the new Red Deer Justice Centre, Alberta’s government is ensuring that communities are safer, legal matters are resolved more efficiently and all Albertans get the support they need.”

Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services

“This state-of-the-art facility will serve the people of Red Deer and surrounding communities for generations. Our team at Infrastructure is incredibly proud of the work done to plan, design and build this project. I want to thank everyone, at all levels, who helped make this project a reality.”

Martin Long, Minister of Infrastructure

Budget 2025 is meeting the challenge faced by Alberta with continued investments in education and health, lower taxes for families and a focus on the economy.

Quick facts

  • The new Red Deer Justice Centre is 312,000 sq ft (29,000 m2). (The old courthouse is 98,780 sq ft (9,177 m2)).
  • The approved project funding for the Red Deer Justice Centre is about $191 million.
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City of Red Deer

City of Red Deer Employee Honoured with Bob Stollings Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions

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Annette Scheper, Community & Program Facilitator in the Safe & Healthy Communities Department is The City’s 2025 recipient of the Bob Stollings Memorial Award.

The Bob Stollings Memorial Award is given out each year to a City employee who displays outstanding performance in alignment with The City’s RISE cornerstone values – respect, integrity, service and excellence. Nominations for the award are submitted by fellow coworkers detailing the employee’s achievements professionally and interpersonally, along with letters of support. The award is considered a great honour among City staff.

With an impressive 22-year career, Annette has played a pivotal role in shaping Red Deer’s cultural and special events landscape. Her leadership and innovation have brought thousands of successful events to life, creating lasting traditions that enrich the lives of residents. Her commitment to excellence and resourcefulness has ensured that community initiatives are inclusive, accessible, and impactful.

One of Annette’s most notable achievements is the development of the Community Loan Program, which provides essential resources for local groups, contributing an annual value of $86,778.95 back into the community. In addition, she has successfully led and executed a variety of large-scale events, demonstrating remarkable problem-solving skills and a dedication to sustainability. From creating elaborate event designs with repurposed materials to managing complex logistics, she continuously sets the standard for excellence.

“Annette exemplifies the best of our organization,” said City Manager, Tara Lodewyk. “Her unwavering dedication, innovative thinking, and ability to bring people together has made a profound impact on our city. This award is a testament to her hard work and passion for creating meaningful experiences for our community.”

The Bob Stollings Memorial Award was first established in 1985 and is presented every year to honour Robert (Bob) E. Stollings, a loyal and dedicated City employee from 1960-1984.

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