Michael Dawe

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One of Central Alberta’s most prized jewels

One of the most interesting communities in Central Alberta, with a long…

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Michael Dawe

Marking Parkland Mall’s 40th anniversary in the City

Forty years ago, in November 1970, Red Deer’s Parkland Mall opened on…

Michael Dawe
Michael Dawe

Remembering the 187 Battalion

Tomorrow is Remembrance Day. It is a time to commemorate the achievements…

Michael Dawe
Michael Dawe

Major General Lionel F. Page

This Friday (Nov. 5) marks the official commencement of Canada’s annual Veterans’…

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Halloween and a shocking murder case

Another Halloween is rapidly approaching. It is a time of year when…

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PIONEER - Robert Dawe in the engineering Red Deer office for the Alberta Central Railway in July

100 years of the Dawe family in Red Deer

This year marks an important milestone in my family’s history. It was…

PIONEER - Robert Dawe in the engineering Red Deer office for the Alberta Central Railway in July

Fors was dedicated pioneer photographer

While many pioneers experienced the transformation of a raw frontier to an…

Lady Olave Baden Powell holding Mickey the Beaver during a trip to Red Deer in 1946.

Red Deer’s Girl Guides began in 1917

This year marks the Canadian centennial of one of the most remarkable…

Lady Olave Baden Powell holding Mickey the Beaver during a trip to Red Deer in 1946.
ELECTION CENTRAL-City Hall Park in 1929.

Civic election acclamations not so rare

Another municipal election is now well underway. There are 16 candidates to…

ELECTION CENTRAL-City Hall Park in 1929.
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Recalling the ‘neighbours helping neighbours’ era

It is one of the contradictions of modern society that we can…

Michael Dawe
Michael Dawe

Lacombe’s origins came from Strawberry Plains

September 5, 2010 is a milestone date in the history of Central…

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PIONEER AVENUE - Ross Ave. (now named Ross St.) in 1909. Photo was taken from the intersection at Holt (51) Ave.

Lots of street name debate in Red Deer’s history

Names of streets, avenues, parks and communities are something which we use…

PIONEER AVENUE - Ross Ave. (now named Ross St.) in 1909. Photo was taken from the intersection at Holt (51) Ave.

Ridgewood community celebrating centennial

Relatively speaking, Central Alberta is a new part of the world. While…

PIONEER VENTURE - The Sylvan Lake Boathouse

Hansen murder case remembered

Sylvan Lake is generally known as a very popular, family-friendly resort. However,…

PIONEER VENTURE - The Sylvan Lake Boathouse

Great growth for Red Deer’s annual summer exhibition

Another Westerner Days gets under way next week (July 21). As in…

Doris Forbes with her pet beaver Mickey

Remembering Red Deer’s lovable Mickey The Beaver

Recently, there has been media coverage across North America of an aggressive…

Doris Forbes with her pet beaver Mickey
GRISLY TRIAL -Red Deer's old court house in the early 1960's.  It was the scene of the first murder trial for Robert Raymond Cook.

Robert Cook murders recounted in play

Murders, particularly mass murders, have always received enormous public attention. One of…

GRISLY TRIAL -Red Deer's old court house in the early 1960's.  It was the scene of the first murder trial for Robert Raymond Cook.
CPR train tracks washed out by Waskasoo Creek

Central Alberta has seen plenty of wet summers

This summer has been one of the wettest ones that we have…

CPR train tracks washed out by Waskasoo Creek
The Laurier Arch on the corner of Ross Street and Gaetz Avenue on Aug. 10

Laurier’s 1910 visit huge event for City

Next week marks an important anniversary in our community’s history.It was 100…

The Laurier Arch on the corner of Ross Street and Gaetz Avenue on Aug. 10
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Alberta’s first female optometrist; Sadie Lampard

Red Deer recently lost one of its most dynamic citizens.Dr. Sadie Lampard,…

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