Michael Dawe

Historical significance of the official opening of Veterans’ Park

On Sept. 22, at 10:30 a.m., the wonderful new Veterans’ Park, in…

Michael Dawe

The history of theatre in Red Deer

On Sept. 7, Central Alberta Theatre officially opened the new City Centre…

Michael Dawe

The history behind the City Centre Stage building downtown

This afternoon at 5:30 p.m., Central Alberta Theatre will be officially cutting…

VICTORY- Fulton Rollings

The big changes of 1971

1971 was a year of huge changes in Alberta.The age at which…

VICTORY- Fulton Rollings

Celebration of North Red Deer Centennial

This year marks an important milestone in our community’s history. It was…

Michael Dawe

History of the Red Deer and District Garden Club

Tomorrow, Aug. 18, marks a milestone in our community’s history.The Red Deer…

Michael Dawe

Early farm organizations in Central Alberta

Because Central Alberta is traditionally a centre of mixed farming, broad-based farming…

Michael Dawe

A look at one of North Red Deer’s first families

When North Red Deer was incorporated as a village in 1911, many…

Michael Dawe
Michael Dawe

A look back at the Sylvan Lake Regattas

This coming weekend is the August long weekend – long considered a…

Michael Dawe
Michael Dawe

A look back at the Red Deer Fair

Today marks the start of the annual Westerner Exposition. Because fairs and…

Michael Dawe

Celebrating the history of St. Paul’s Hillsdown

For many rural districts, the two key community centres were the local…

Reflecting on past visits from the Royals

The visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, popularly known simply…

HEAVY RAIN- Main C.P.R. line washed out by Waskasoo Creek south of 43rd St. (near the current location of the Vat) Red Deer

Dealing with the wet spring weather

There has been considerable discussion in the past few weeks about how…

HEAVY RAIN- Main C.P.R. line washed out by Waskasoo Creek south of 43rd St. (near the current location of the Vat) Red Deer
MARKING A MILESTONE- The Associate Clinic at 4820 Gaetz Ave.

Celebrating the services of the Associate Clinic

Medical services are one of the most essential parts of a community.For…

MARKING A MILESTONE- The Associate Clinic at 4820 Gaetz Ave.
Michael Dawe

An early community landmark – the Michener Fountain

Over the past century, Red Deer has sported several beautiful historic buildings…

Michael Dawe
HIDEAWAY- R.G. Dawe's cabin

Gearing up for the Norglenwold Centennial

The years 1910 to 1913 were wonderful times for West Central Alberta.…

HIDEAWAY- R.G. Dawe's cabin
Michael Dawe

A look back at Sylvan Lake’s dance halls

With the May long weekend just past, the traditional Alberta summer season…

Michael Dawe
Michael Dawe

Baird and McKenzie — one of Red Deer’s earliest successful businesses

One of Red Deer’s most important early businesses, and one which exemplified…

Michael Dawe
Michael Dawe

History of the Sylvan Lake pier

Although it has often not felt like it, spring and summer 2011…

Michael Dawe
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A look at Red Deer’s longest serving mayor: Albert M. Donnelly

Over the past 110 years, there has been no other former mayor…

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