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Westerner Days – RAD Passes Include Admission until July 17!

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Ride All Day Passes

The RAD pass is back!

Purchase before July 17th and your gate admission will be INCLUDED! This gives you access to all concerts and rides for the day you choose to go!

After July 16th, unlimited ride wristbands are available for purchase on the West Coast Amusements Midway but do not include gate admission. 
JULY 19 – 23, 2023

WESTERNER PARK, RED DEER

Family Fun

  • The West Coast Amusements Midway, featuring all the fan favourites for little tykes and thrill-seekers alike
  • Kidventure & Agventure, features activities, live animals, and entertainment for kids to enjoy indoors while taking a break from the summer sun

Outdoor Entertainment District

  • The District (aka beer gardens) with live entertainment throughout the day and night, open to guests of all ages
  • Food vendors featuring everything from filling meals to food indulgences and treats – find memorable eats at The District and in The Midway
  • Plenty of seating and dining areas to refuel and recharge!
Market, Exhibits, Shows & Music

Located in the Pavilions and Exhibition Hall, the Market will bring together live entertainment and vendors around common themes – children & family, lifestyle & culture, and agriculture. Held in our Pavilions, visitors will be able to shop while taking in all of the free shows, including live musicians, a stunt dog show, farm animals, and more.

North American Pony Chuckwagon Championships

An integral part of the Fair, the North American Pony Chuckwagon Championships will provide 5 days of racing excitement featuring the Pony Chuckwagons, Chariots, and the Stars of Tomorrow.

Community

Westerner Days Parade: kicking off Westerner Days, thousands of people will line the streets of Red Deer to watch the variety of parade entries, including horse-drawn wagons, decorated vehicles, elaborate floats, dance troupes, marching bands, mini cars, and collector vehicles.

Organizations from across the city are invited to get in the Western spirit by hosting their own off-site pancake breakfast, decorating their business front, marching in the Westerner Days Parade, volunteering at Westerner Days, or setting up shop in the Market!
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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.

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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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