Community
Red Deer does not have to feel “Disconnected”. Here’s how.
It has been suggested that Red Deer might be the most disconnected city in Alberta.
Hundreds of channels on television that entertain but do not inform us of local events. Newspapers concentrate on global, national, and provincial news, columnists, comics and advertisements thus, cannot afford much space for local events. Radio stations both local and national cannot spend more than a few minutes each hour on local events. The internet can get you the information but you need to be seeking specific events and prepared to check a whole haystack on the chance of finding a needle.
Yesterday a lady I was having coffee with, said that she was regularly more informed about traffic on the Deerfoot Trail in Calgary than events in Red Deer.
The city of Red Deer does try to keep us informed of city associated events through their website; reddeer.ca and on twitter, local radio and newspapers, but you have to know when, where and what to look for.
The residents of Kelowna B.C. has been using a website; Castanet.net to keep informed, find events, sell things, find out about where to go, what to do, and updates to get started as a daily tool.
The residents of Red Deer have a website based somewhat on this style. Todayville.com could be used by and for the residents of Red Deer, to keep informed, advise of events and occurrences, offer explanations and differing opinions.
Contrary to popular beliefs, the citizens of Red Deer want to be informed, connected, and involved with our community. They just dislike having to search numerous locations to be kept informed, of road closures, group events, isolated occurrences, issues affecting daily lives, travel, weather, entertainment, and politics.
Kelowna’s residents use Castanet.net quite regularly, to do all that, as do visitors, corporations and politicians. It has become a popular resource and I am hoping that Todayville.com will follow in that line for Red Deer.
I think it would be quite handy to be easily connected to a useful and comprehensive resource when it comes to local issues, occurrences and upcoming events.
See something, have a question about some event you stumbled across? Pull out your phone or ipad and look up one site that would have the answers. Easy and I think it would be appreciated.
Nothing is more frustrating than feeling disconnected when everyone appears to be blissfully connected. Right? So, Red Deer, please, embrace the Todayville.com website and concept and let us turn our city into the most connected city in Alberta.
I am willing to support it for communications’ sake, will you?
Community
100+ Women Who Care Red Deer celebrates 10th season in 2025 with new leadership
L to R: Cindy Jefferies, Susan Knopp, Lane Tomalty, Bre Fitzpatrick
Photo credit: The SnapHappy Photographer
After a decade of leadership under Cindy Jefferies and Susan Knopp, 100+ Women Who Care Red Deer (100+ WWCRD) is proud to celebrate 10 years of supporting local charities and the announcement of Bre Fitzpatrick and Lane Tomalty as its new co-leaders. This marks an exciting new chapter for the group, which has made a significant impact on not-for-profit organizations in Central Alberta.
Cindy and Susan have led 100+ WWCRD with vision, dedication, and a commitment to empowering women to lead and inspire change. Under their stewardship, the organization has raised over $630,000 for local charities by hosting 4 annual 1-hour meetings. Since 2015, more than 36 local charities have received funding through the group.
Reflecting on their tenure, Cindy and Susan stated:
“Leading 100 Women has been an honour and a privilege. When we began this journey, we didn’t know where it would go – we simply loved the simple, elegant, and fun ‘100 Who Care’ concept and thought it was a great fit for our community. We are grateful to the many women who have stood with us. They are the magic of the organization! We are confident Bre and Lane will steward this leadership role well and we look forward to supporting it – just not from behind the microphone!”
Bre and Lane bring a dynamic energy and fresh perspective to the organization. Both have been involved with the group and have been mentored by Susan and Cindy over the past year. They are eager to continue the collaboration, connection, and local support this team of women have established in Red Deer.
In their joint statement, Bre and Lane shared:
“We are humbled to step into this role and build on the incredible foundation Cindy and Susan have laid. Many needs are at the doorstep of our community and in the hearts and minds of our members. We know a powerful, caring, and united group of individuals can play a huge role in driving change and breaking barriers.
To celebrate this milestone and leadership transition, the 100+ WWCRD hosted the final meeting of 2024 on November 25th at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. The evening featured reflections from Cindy and Susan, the selection of the Salvation Army as the charity of choice, an opportunity for members to connect with Bre and Lane as they outline their vision for the organization’s next chapter, and a toast to 10 years.
For more information, please visit www.100womenreddeer.ca
About 100+ Women Who Care Red Deer
100+ Women Who Care Red Deer is a network of compassionate, empowered, and dedicated women who make a direct, immediate, and positive impact in Red Deer and area. We support local non-profit and charitable organizations that work every day to make our community a better place to live. 100% of funds donated go to the selected charities – there are no
administration fees, and all costs are covered by the generosity of sponsors. Collectively, we make a difference.
The group meets 4 times annually for 1 hour. Non-profit and charitable organizations are nominated by members. After hearing 3 randomly drawn pitches, the members vote to select their top choice. The group with the highest number of votes receives the members’ donations. Each member or team commits to donating $100 at each meeting. Since 2015, the average raised has been more than $15,000 per meeting.
Membership is open to all women In Red Deer and area. We invite you to join us! The first meeting of 2025 will be on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Founded in February 2015, the organization currently has about 150 members. We are committed to uniting this powerful group of 100+ women who care and lifting the amazing non-profits and charitable groups they support.
Community
Festival of Trees tickets on sale! Update from the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
Festival of Trees tickets are on sale now! Get ’em while they’re hot!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
Alberta2 days ago
Federal taxes increasing for Albertans in 2025: Report
-
COVID-192 days ago
Children who got COVID shots more likely to catch the virus than those who didn’t, study finds
-
Artificial Intelligence2 days ago
World’s largest AI chip builder Taiwan wants Canadian LNG
-
Business15 hours ago
Senator Introduces Bill To Send One-Third Of Federal Workforce Packing Out Of DC
-
MAiD14 hours ago
Nearly half of non-terminally ill Canadians who choose euthanasia say they are lonely
-
Business2 days ago
The gun ban and buyback still isn’t worth it for taxpayers
-
National2 days ago
Canadian gov’t budget report targets charitable status of pro-life groups, churches
-
Business2 days ago
For the record—former finance minister did not keep Canada’s ‘fiscal powder dry’