Special Features - Year in Review 2015

will be remembered by some as a year of change and by others as a bleak 12 months,

pock-marked with tragedy and glimmers of hope for better days ahead.

The top story in Alberta was the new political direction of the province and the country as a whole. The NDP pushed aside 44 years of Tory blue, bringing glee for many and skepticism for others. Even in Red Deer, long a right wing stronghold, two NDP MLAs were elected in May as Kim Schreiner took over from retired PC MLA Mary Anne Jablonski, and Barb Miller rode the orange wave to beat out PC candidate Darcy Mykytyshyn — the seat

2015was previously held by PC’s Cal Dallas who also did not run again. The rookie government has shown they have much to learn with their fumbling of Bill 6 on farm safety.

Federally, the Conservative Party also got the boot in favour of Justin Trudeau, who entred the race as an also ran, hoping to further re-establish the Liberal Party. What happened was completely different, he slowly built momentum through a campaign as an electorate tired of a decade of Stephen Harper, particularly in Eastern Canada, said “no more.”

The other big story this year was the collapse of the oil market. Due to a market

flooded with oil, the price of oil has dropped to it’s lowest mark in 10 years and companies have responded by cutting projects and laying off tens of thousands of Albertans. The ripple effect is still being measured as fears are the bottom has yet to be hit. Through Christmas time, local charities and food banks saw record demands. Despite the tough times, Central Albertans showed their resolve and met most of those demands. It was a silver lining to the pain being felt by many.

It’s not all doom and gloom. As the saying goes, the sun will come up

tomorrow, and as the calendar turns over to 2016, there is much to be hopeful for.

By Advocate staff

THE YEAR IN PHOTOS

Thursday, Dec. 31

Photo by ASHLI BARRETT/Advocate Staff



Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

Freshly fallen powder flies as Maddison Alexander and her father, Shane Alexander, reach the bottom of the Bower Ponds Sliding hill on the morning of January 31st. Just a few people made use of the hill throughout the day, with temperatures dropping as low as -21 degrees Celsius with the windchill.

Below: Dressed as the Cat in the Hat, Corrie Brown made the first dive into Sylvan Lake’s frigid waters, cheered on by Bryan Houle, for the annual Polar Bear Dip on February 14. A total of 34 people jumped into the waters after raising money for a local charity of their choice. The Polar Bear Dip was part of Sylvan Lake’s Winterfest celebrations.

Above: A group of speed skaters, led by Bryndelle MacDougall of the Red Deer Speedskating Club, participate in the junior division at the 2015 Nutrisource Speed Skating Marathons at the Red Deer speed skating oval on February 28. Skaters from across Alberta took part in 5 km, 10 km, and 25 km races. The event was hosted by the Foothills Speed Skating Marathon Association.

It was spirit day at St. Patrick’s School in Red Deer March 26 and to celebrate the fun day a Twins Day theme was in order. Here from the left, Grade 3 students Abigail Kondrat and Jordyn Richardson and Isabelle Selden and Maggie Hales did their best to dress as twins as did many of the their classmates and some of the staff members as well.

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From Our Entire StaffMay all your news be good news this Holiday Season.

We’re proud to serve this fine community and we thank

you for your loyal readership and support all year long.

2950 Bremner Avenue, Red DeerPhone: 403-343-2400

Mitchell & Jewell“Fine Jewellers Since 1919”

Gold and gemstones may be rare, but genuine friends are truly priceless!

Thank you for being ours.

4910 - 45 Street, Red DeerPhone: 403-346-2514www.mitchelljewell.com

Seasons Greetings

Wishing you Health, Peace and

Prosperity in 2016!

4500 Fountain Drive, Red DeerPhone: 403-347-5441 Fax: 403-343-2594

We always look forward to this time of the year. It’s our opportunity to wish

everyone in this exciting community a Happy New Year!

#502, 4901 - 48 Street, Red DeerPhone: 403-343-0817 Fax: 403-343-7510

Bettenson’s Sand & Gravel Co. Ltd.Delivering wishes for a New Year

filled with laughter with friends and family.

7774 - 47 Ave. Close, Red DeerPhone: 403-343-0203 Fax: 403-346-9210

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Your Children, Our Students,Everyone’s Future

4747 - 53 Street, Red DeerPhone: 403-343-1405 Fax: 403-347-8190

Cunningham Electric Ltd.“Put the light and sparkle

in everyone’s eyes, making the Holiday Season the brightest ever.”

#7, 7880 - 48 Avenue, Red DeerPhone: 403-342-4111

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Turple Bros. Ltd.Have a fun filled New Year.

Our sincere thanks for helping us achieve a great year, and for being such

valuable customers.

175 LEVA AVE., Red Deer CountyPhone: 403-346-5238

www.turplebros.ca

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#500, 4911 - 51 Street, Red DeerPhone: 403-347-2226

www.pivotalcpa.ca

“We wish our valued customers a very happy and prosperous New

Year.Many thanks to all!




Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staffAPRIL

MAY JUNE

Alberta Premier Jim Prentice addresses a group at the Memorial Centre in Red Deer during a campaign stop Wednesday April 15.

Below: Kerry Towle of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party reacts as poll results come in May 15 in Innisfail, showing her trailing behind the Wildrose Party’s Don MacIntyre in the Innisfail-Sylvan Lake riding. Towle was the incumbent MLA for the riding, and left the Wildrose Party for the Conservatives in November.

Preston Bland reacts as the cold spray of Discovery Canyon’s waterfall crashes down upon him on June 6 which was the canyon’s first day of operation for the season. Many families visited Discovery Canyon to enjoy the warm weather and cool off from the 26 degree Celsius temperatures.

Above: Half-marathon and full marathon runners grab water, gels and energy drinks at a water station just before the 18 kilometre mark of the Woody’s RV Marathon on May 17.

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Peace On Earth and Goodwill to All!Wishing everyone a never ending

season of love and peace.Bay #8, 7428 - 49 Avenue, Red Deer

Phone: 403-347-1845

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From Our Family To Yours....Best wishes for a New Year filled with

peace, health and happiness.


Sun N Fun Pool & SpaGerry Bell & Sheila Edmondson

As we look forward to 2016 we would like to take this moment to

thank you for your continued business!

#3 6782 - 50 AVENUE, RED DEERPhone: 403-346-4465

www.sunnfun.ca

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Peace, health, happiness and prosperity. This is our wish for the

upcoming year.#7, 4812 - 78 Street, Red Deer

Phone: 403-346-6715 Fax: 403-342-1549www.pmcl1964.ca

May our greetings bring loads of happiness and joy to you

and your loved ones this New Year.P.O. Box 67, Pine Lake

Phone: 403-347-0671 (Mildred)or Phone: 403-346-0881 (Jim)

7026 Johnstone Drive, Red DeerPhone: 403-343-6060 Fax: 403-346-5240

www.bruinsplumbing.com

With warm wishes for a happy holiday season along

with thanks for your continued business and friendship.

Bildex Construction Ltd.

Residential Concrete Form Work

At this time we would like to tell you how much we appreciate your business.

Have a wonderful Holiday Season.#5, 4801 - 78 Street, Red Deer

Phone: [email protected]

Holiday Greetings to all our many customers. It’s always a pleasure doing

business with you. See you in 2016!


Servicing Red Deer and area

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101 POPLAR st. , Red Deer County, AB. T4E 1B4

Phone: 403-347-7994 Fax: [email protected]

“May a circle of family, friends and good cheer surround you in

2016.”

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Canada vs USA Team Canada’s Cindy Nelles tries to break through a Team USA defence during first half action at Titans Field on Wednesday. Team Canada fell to the Americans during the 2015 Women’s Rugby Super Series event in Red Deer Wednesday, January 01

Sean Ramage passes by a kayaker on the Red Deer River while on his way to go gold panning on the first day of August. A couple of Red Deerians gold pan along the river and have found flakes of gold, as well as garnets.

City of Red Deer mayor Tara Veer, holds Red Deer’s 100,000th citizen, seven month old Arlo MacKay, during a ceremony in City Hall Park on September 09. Arlo along with his parents Colleen and Matthew attended the event marking the milestone of Red Deer reaching 100,000 citizens. Over the summer the city held a contest to determine who would be recognized as the 100,000th Red Deerian, of the 108 qualified entrants Arlo’s name was picked at random and awarded the honour.

Attempting to stay as dry as possible a cyclist makes her way up the south hill in Red Deer on August 5, during a pounding rain shower.





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Bemoco Land Surveying Ltd.

“Festive greetings fill this time with much warmth and cheer

with family and friends.”

#100, 6040 - 47 Avenue, Red DeerPhone: 403-342-2611 Fax: 403-342-2910

Service Plumbing & Heating

A New Year is on the rise.Many thanks to you for the past 35 years.

We look forward to serving you in the year ahead.

#10, 6150 - 46A Avenue, Red DeerPhone: 403-342-1338

Sylvan ElectronicsSpecializing in all types of Electronics

Repair

A message of thanks and best wishes in the New Year from all of us.


sylvanelectronics.ca

It may be cold outside, but we get a warm feeling when we recall the times

we’ve had getting to know you.#48 Burnt Lake CRESCENT, Red Deer County, AB

Phone: 403-342-7870 Fax: 403-346-7840

Dr. jytte roy-poulsenAlternative Health Care Clinic

Naturally, we hope your New

Year is filled with health and

happiness.

4907 - 48 Street, Red Deer

Phone: 403-347-1103

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Wishing you and your family

a Happy New Year!

Bower Business CentreBuilding B, 2319 Taylor Drive, Red Deer

Phone: 403-342-4005

Trends may come and trends may go,

but when it comes to good folks we know,

goodwill, friendship and a smile always seem to be in style! Happy New Year.

From all of us at KCB Cabinets & Renovations!

SHowroom 4646 Riverside Drive, Red Deerwww.kcbcabinets.com

Merry Christmas& a Happy New Year!

6780 - 76 Street, Red DeerPhone: 403-343-1233 Fax: 403-342-2422

The Battery

Doctors“Your One Stop Battery Shop”

All the best ... to all our customers ... we appreciate your loyal support all year long.

Bay 1, 4801 - 78 Street, Red DeerPhone: 403-340-8777

OCTOBER

NOVEMBERBelow: Prop performers entertain with glow poi in front of one of City Hall Park’s lit trees during the Red Deer Lights the Night festivities Nov 21st

Above: Honour Guard member Master Bombardier Nick Holt of the 78th Field Battery in Red Deer stands at the cenotaph on nov 11

Pallbearers carry the three caskets containing Catriona (Catie) Jana and Dara Bott from the Crossroads Church in Red Deer Oct 23 after the funeral service for the three sisters who died in a farming accident Oct 13.

Below: Roger and Bonita Bott speak to the media outside the Withrow Gospel Mission in the Hamlet of Withrow about 60 km. west of Red Deer on Oct 21





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“Excellence in Crown & Bridge”

We hope that your home may be filled with joy and happiness

this Holiday Season.

#100, 5440 - 45 Street, Red DeerPhone: 403-347-2850

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Pike Wheaton Chevrolet

“With our gratitude at this special time of year, we’d like to extend our

warm wishes to your family. We appreciate your business all year long.”

3110 Gaetz Avenue South, Red DeerPhone: 403-347-3301


“A compassionate service dedicated to the aftercare of your pet.”

Tidings of Comfort & Joy extended to you

& yours this Season!

Gerald & Connie Tomalty

RR 4, Site 19, Box 15, Red DeerPhone: 403-342-7387

“You Dream It, We’ll Build It”

May peace, love and harmony visit your home and linger all the year

through.



Scott’s Super Trucks

Classic Trucks & Parts1932 thru 1972 Chev/GMC

May all parts of your New Year be filled with health and happiness.

Hwy 592 West, PenholdPhone: 403-886-5572 Fax: 403-886-5577

STANSON AUTO INDUSTRIES

CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS / 1-TON TRUCKS & 4X4’s

• Custom Accessories

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

4945 54 AVE., RED DEER (Corner 52 ST. & 54 AVE.)403-347-6388

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D&M Align and Brake Ltd.

For quality service call on us.“With warm wishes from our

family to yours for a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.”


Will-Do! Furnace & Chimney

Cleaning Inc.Straight from the hearth ...

warmest wishes for 2016!

Phone: 403-729-2772 or 403-346-6844

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Merry Christmas& a Happy New Year!

3812 - 50 Street, Red DeerPhone: 403-347-6455

QUIK-WAY SHELTERS & VINYL FENCING LTD.

SINCE 1994

P r i v a c y V i n y l

Fencing

DECEMBERAn idle pump jack is silhouetted against the prairie sky Dec 07 as the sun sets on another warm day. The forecast of plus 5 degrees Tuesday will be the expected high temperature while through the rest of the week cooler temperatures are expected.

Below: Graham, left, and Howard Redcalf sit on a step across from a new Warming Centre at 54 St. and 53 Ave. in downtown Red Deer Friday. The two men are among many homeless in Red Deer that find living conditions in Red Deer challenging through the winter. Below: Bill 6 Rally Red Deer Dec 1 2015




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Surround yourself with the warmth

of family and friends throughout the

New Year.

Bay 2, 7459 Edgar Industrial Bend, Red Deer

Phone: 403-309-8301 Fax: 403-309-8302

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Golden Sun Health Foods

“Keeping you healthy throughout the whole year.”

• Vitamins & Herbal Supplements• Best Selection

• Lowest Prices Guaranteed

#11, 5016 - 47 Avenue, Red Deer(Downtown Co-op Shopping Centre)

Phone: 403-342-4334

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Baker Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre

Dr. James D. Baker, Doctor of Chiropractic

On this Holiday Season ... enjoy the wonder and excitement of family and friends.

4702 - 50 Avenue, Red DeerPhone: 403-347-0477

www.bakerchiropractic.ca

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Our sincere wishes for a prosperous and joyous New Year.We’re proud of your trust in us.

6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive)Red Deer 403-340-4040

Proud to be Red Deer’s onlyLocally Owned & Operated Funeral Home “All the best to Our Customers

and Friends at this Holiday Season.

Thanks for giving us so much to celebrate this year.”

6, 3608 - 50 AVENUE, RED DEERPHONE: 403-346-8900

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“The Healthy Way is the Natural Way”

What better occasion than now to express our appreciation to our loyal customers

and to you all a Happy New Year!

#3 - 5108 - 52 Street, Red Deer, AB Phone: 403-314-1574 Fax: 403-314-1511 Website: europeansausage.ca

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Finest Exotic Entertainment

Warmest Holiday Greetings

PLEASE DON’T DRINK & DRIVE

4605 - 50 AVENUE, RED DEERNEXT TO THE FIRE STATION DOWNTOWN

Phone: 403-348-5851

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Loaded with best wishes, wherever you go, we invite you to

experience our difference!“Before you buy or sell, give us a call!”

6720 Johnstone Drive, Red DeerPhone: 403-347-7777 Fax: 403-347-7802

www.reddeermotors.com

Wishing everyone a Safe & Happy Holiday Season.

Providing Red Deer & Central Alberta in Fire, Flood & Disaster Restoration.

91 POPLAR STREET, PETROLIA BUSINESS PARK, Red Deer CountyPhone: 403-309-5522

At the close of the year, we would like to send our best wishes

and appreciation for the many wonderful people we have had

the privilege to serve. See you in 2016!#205, 4909 - 48 Street, Red Deer

Phone: 403-314-2120

Posh Esthetics

Because You Deserve ItWishing you and your family

a sparkling Holiday Season!

Phone: 403-343-7181poshestheticscrd.com

Wishing you an old fashioned holiday filled with memories you will treasure forever!

A full transportation company committed to Service since 1965.

H.O. Bonnyville - 24 hrs. 1-780-826-3889 Rocky: 403-845-3616 Calgary: 403-640-6200 Red Deer: 403-347-4242 Edmonton: 866-477-5847

Truckload & Daily Freight

Service. Heavy Equipment,

Rig Moving, Pickers 8-50 Tons

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