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Red Deer Home Show this weekend!

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BILD Central Alberta is proud to present the 2024 Red Deer Home Show, a premier event providing Central Albertans an opportunity to explore new and enhanced products and services, showcasing award-winning builders, renovators, innovative products, ideas and décor. This three-day show is scheduled to take place from March 8 to 10, 2024, at Westerner Park in Red Deer, Alberta.

This annual event has taken place since 1979 and has become a staple for homeowners,
builders, and industry professionals alike, offering a unique insight into the residential
construction industry.

Key highlights of the 2024 Red Deer Home Show include:

• Exhibitor Showcase will highlight over 190 exhibitors and over 350 booths in three pavilions. Exhibitors will be on hand to display their products and services, ranging from cutting-edge home technologies to the latest in sustainable building practices.
Attendees can explore a diverse range of exhibits, featuring everything from interior
design and landscaping to roofing and energy-efficient solutions.

• Fun for the entire family with unique activations such as the Home Building Centre Belt
Sander Races, Tiny Home by Tree Hugger, Family Fun Zone featuring facepainting and
bouncy castles and the Real Country 95.5 and Zed 98.9 Refresh Lounge.

• Ask the Experts Booth featuring skilled professionals to give you the answers that you are looking for. Whether it’s a DIY home improvement project or understanding the fundamentals of sustainable building, these professionals cater to individuals with varying levels of expertise.

• The 2024 Red Deer Home Show serves as a hub for networking opportunities, fostering connections between industry professionals, exhibitors, and attendees. It provides an ideal environment for collaboration and the exchange of ideas within the Central Alberta home building community.

• Attendees can look forward to exciting prizes and giveaways throughout the event. From exclusive product features to valuable discounts, the 2024 Red Deer Home Show offers numerous opportunities for attendees to win exciting rewards.

“The 2024 Red Deer Home Show is almost here and we are beyond excited. This year we
have had amazing support from exhibitors, sponsors and the community to highlight the
home building industry in a fun and interactive environment,” said Chris Windrim, Executive
Director at BILD Central Alberta. “This event is a showcase to the innovation and expertise
that Central Alberta has within the residential construction industry. We invite everyone to join us for a weekend of discovery and inspiration.”

Admission to the 2024 Red Deer Home Show is $12 for general admission, $10 for students
and seniors and free for anyone under 12 years old. For more information, and a list of
exhibitors, please visit reddeerhomeshow.ca.

About BILD Central Alberta

BILD (Building Industry and Land Development) Central Alberta is a not-for-profit
organization with a regional membership comprised of new home builders, land developers,
trades, suppliers, building material manufacturers and professional service companies
involved in some aspect of home building. It’s vision: “To be the voice of the residential
construction industry in Central Alberta”.

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Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team

Alleged Human Traffickers arrested in Red Deer, Montreal, and Edmonton

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Human trafficking suspect arrested in Red Deer, July 2024

From Alert, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team

Three human traffickers arrested in Project Endgame

Three men have been arrested and stand accused of running a human trafficking operation that stretched across Canada; operating throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.

Project Endgame was a year-long investigation led by ALERT’s Human Trafficking unit, and also relied on the assistance of the Edmonton Police Service, RCMP, and the Quebec joint forces Anti-Pimping team known as EILP.

Arrests and search warrants had taken place in Edmonton, Montreal, and Red Deer. A total of 23 charges related to human trafficking offences have been laid against Clyde Elien-Abbot, 31, Kevin Dorcelus-Cetoute, 31, and Jean Rodnil Dubois, 31. Elien-Abbot was arrested on January 31, 2025 in Edmonton, while the other two accused were arrested on July 23, 2024.

“Project Endgame exhausted all resources and avenues to bring charges against the suspects and end this cycle of sexualized violence and degradation,” said Staff Sergeant Chris Hayes, ALERT.

A number of human trafficking victims were located and provided resources and assistance through ALERT’s Safety Network Coordinators. ALERT believes there are additional victims and encouraging them to contact police.

Project Endgame revealed a cross-Canada network of sex trafficking that has been in operation for over a decade by the accused and possibly others. ALERT’s investigation saw the perpetrators work in the communities of Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Lloydminster, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Cold Lake, and Estevan, Sask.

The perpetrators allegedly controlled the victims through coercion by forcing them to perform multiple sex acts on multiple clients every day. If the victims question the traffickers or dispute the situation, they were often violently assaulted, degraded, and/or threatened of further loss, violence, and isolation.

Project Endgame began in May 2023 following a 911 call placed to police detailing a sex worker being violently assaulted. The investigation has connections to a 2021 ALERT human trafficking investigation in which Dorcelus-Cetoute was charged.

Clyde Elien-Abbot, 31-year-old from Montreal, is charged with:

  • Trafficking in persons;
  • Procuring;
  • Material benefit from sexual services;
  • Advertising sexual services;
  • Money laundering; and
  • Animal cruelty.
Kevin Dorcelus-Cetoute, 31-year-old from Montreal, is charged with:

  • Sexual assault;
  • Assault;
  • Trafficking in persons;
  • Procuring;
  • Material benefit from sexual services; and
  • Uttering threats.
Jean Rodnil Dubois, 31-year-old from Montreal, is charged with:

  • Sexual assault;
  • Assault;
  • Trafficking in persons;
  • Procuring;
  • Material benefit from sexual services; and
  • Uttering threats.
Elien-Abbot remains in custody and has a bail hearing scheduled for February 19, 2025. Dorcelus-Cetoute and Dubois were both released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court on March 7, 2025.

Project Endgame involved the assistance of a number of agencies from across the country, including: Edmonton Police Service, City of Edmonton Animal Bylaw, Service de Police de a Ville de Montreal (SPVM), RCMP ‘C’ Division, RCMP ‘K’ Division, and RCMP ‘D’ Division.

ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.

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Peavey Mart Centrium

Westerner Park Reflects on the Impact of Peavey Mart’s Closure

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Westerner Park acknowledges the recent announcement of Peavey Mart closing all its locations across Canada, and the significant impact this will have on our community.

Peavey Mart has been the naming sponsor of the Centrium since 2021, a partnership that has helped create lasting memories for thousands of Central Albertans. Their support extended beyond their name on the building—Peavey Mart embraced our community by participating in activities during Westerner Days and supplying essential items that brought these events to life.

“Our partnership with Peavey Mart exemplifies the kind of meaningful relationships that can have a lasting impact,” said Shelly Flint, CEO of Westerner Park. “While their closure is undoubtedly a loss for the community, we are grateful for the support they’ve provided over the years and remain committed to finding the right partnerships to continue serving Central Alberta.”

As Westerner Park navigates this transition, the organization remains as a hub of Central Alberta. This includes not only hosting more events and attractions on the park but also finding new ways to connect with the community. “Whether it’s collaborating on events outside of our grounds or encouraging our team to participate in local initiatives as volunteers, our focus remains on strengthening our ties with the people and organizations that make this region so vibrant,” Flint added.

Westerner Park is actively seeking businesses and organizations that share a vision of fostering growth and connection within the community. Any parties interested in exploring partnership opportunities are encouraged to reach out.


ABOUT WESTERNER PARK

Westerner Park is Central Alberta’s largest tradeshow, agricultural, sports, entertainment, and convention facility. A not-for-profit organization and agricultural society, Westerner Park typically generates $150 million annually in economic activity, hosting over 1,000 events and 1.5 million visitors each year.

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