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BEST OF RED DEER - READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2008
Working for the customer
06/18/08
Sims Furniture Ltd. is the best of its kind in the city. 
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Publisher’s message
06/18/08
The Best of Red Deer, Reader’s Choice Awards is the place to let the customers have their say and a time where the average Joe gets to reward businesses that proved superior in customer service. 
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Ten Thousand Villages has friendliest staff
06/18/08
Check out the colours, compelling scents and textures of fairly-traded, hand-crafted products from cultures world-wide during a stop at Ten Thousand Villages. 
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The best in live music resides with The Vat
06/18/08
Virtually no musical genre is ignored at The Vat, voted Red Deer’s favourite place for live music in the Best of Red Deer awards. 
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Red Deer’s Best: FOOD
06/18/08
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Red Deer’s Best: RETAILERS
06/18/08
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Red Deer’s Best: RETAILERS (II)
06/18/08
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The Toad ‘n’ Turtle prides itself on uniqueness
06/18/08
Don’t be fooled by The Edmontonian dish on the menu. 
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Red Deer’s Best: ENTERTAINMENT
06/18/08
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Red Deer’s Best: PLACES
06/18/08
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Red Deer’s Best: PEOPLE
06/18/08
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Organic pizza a hit
06/18/08
Keith Carriere was once an oilfield worker. For many years, he was also a musician. And in between he was a “million things.” 
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Red Deer's Best: SERVICES
06/18/08
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Providing excellent service
06/18/08
Red Deer Lighting Centre’s solid reputation of excellent service and its quality selection of lighting, pictures, mirrors and accessories has not gone unnoticed. 
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A great place to go for ice cream
06/18/08
The Little Ice Cream & Soda Shoppe is a welcome haven on a hot summer’s day. 
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Full selection of jewellery
06/18/08
Mitchell & Jewell, a long standing business in Red Deer, has been voted the Best Jewellery Store in the Express’ Best of Red Deer Awards. 
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They’ve got it nailed
06/18/08
West Park Hair Studio and Spa is the number one place to go in the city to get your nails done. 
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Bike Werx winning war against the big boys
06/18/08
While Red Deer may be smack in the middle of Calgary and Red Deer, local entrepreneur Bike Werx Jenn Watts refuses to be squeezed out by the big boys. 
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Repeat customers keep this shop busy
06/18/08
When a customer came into South Hill Muffler & Brake Shop Ltd. with his ’87 JaguarXJS with a small block Chevy 350 engine installed in it, he was looking for a miracle. 
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One time competitors
06/18/08
It was a partnership made in heaven. 
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Bilton gallery is breaking new ground
06/18/08
From its start last fall, Bilton Contemporary Art has aimed to bring something unique and challenging to Red Deer’s flourishing art scene. 
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Galaxy Cinemas a cosmic hit with Red Deer
06/18/08
Red Deer’s first entertainment destination point has made a gigantic early splash with the public. 
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Dedicated to customer service
06/18/08
Honda Red Deer has nabbed the top spot for Best New Car Dealer in the Express’ Best of Red Deer Awards. 
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The Blue Dragon is city’s best new restaurant
06/18/08
Pete, Pon and Danny Sok’s natural gift of hospitality is evident in their eatery, The Blue Dragon Fine Thai and Cambodian Cuisine Restaurant. 
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Parkland Transmission has loyal customer base
06/18/08
Located in downtown Red Deer, Parkland Transmission continues to garner a loyal customer base across Central Alberta. 
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Wei’s Western Wear keeps customers happy
06/18/08
It’s been more than 50 years since Wei’s Western Wear first set up shop in downtown Red Deer. 
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Milano for Men has solid community roots
06/18/08
Milano for Men, a locally owned family business, is continuing to thrive and grow along with Red Deer, itself. 
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Harbour Spas moving to a new, bigger location soon
06/18/08
Harbour Spas Home and Leisure, formerly known as Beachcomber Hot Tubs, has the best spas in town. 
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