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red deer’S
CHILD
SUMMER
Fun & Travel
Summer Must-Haves
for the Babe
Oh the Places
YOU’LL GO!
2015 Cover Kid!
July & August 2015
live well. learn well. play well.
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CONTENTS
cover stories
3 Frittatine Di Patate Recipe
4 Letter from the Editor
BABY MATTERS
7 Brain Development: The Early Years
8 The Best Shades for Your Sun Baby
FAMILY MATTERS
6
Summer
Must-Haves
for the Babe
12
Oh The
Places
You’ll Go!
Summer
Excursion
Guide
Our Contributors
Photography:
Allison Boutillier
Destination British Columbia
Edmonton Tourism
Fort McMurray Historical
Society
Nancy Price
Tourism Red Deer
Tourism Saskatoon
Travel Alberta
Layla Underwood
WildPlay Element Parks, Wood
Buffalo, WildPlay.com
Steve Knight
Northlands
Dwight Arthur
Waterton Shoreline Cruise Co.
Ultimate Trains
Royal Tyrrell Museum
John Bilodeau
Karey Wood
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13 Creating Your Own Family Staycation
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EDUCATION MATTERS
19 Tips for Teaching Kids About Money
14
Editorial:
Jill Griffith
The Healthy Parents,
Healthy Children Team
Italian Centre Shop
Mabel’s Labels
Dr. Laureen Laturnas
Julie McCaffrey
Parkland Mall
Connie Peters
Mary Jo Rapini
Kathy Reid
Betty Ann Thibodeau
Jennifer Walsh
9 The Nurse Practitioner Will See You Now
10 More than Clothes....For Back to School
11 (Re)Connecting with Your Teen
August 21.
Community MATTERS
5 #WinWithRDCM
20 Experience Central Alberta
21 Help is Just a Phone Call Away
22 The Marketplace
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Eja, age 5, was photographed
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FRITTATINE DI PATATE
SUBMITTED BY ITALIAN CENTRE SHOP
This is an Italian take on mini-quiches/flans. Perfect for kids’ lunch boxes, picnics,
breakfast or dinner. Super quick and easy to make. If your kids like a stronger
cheese taste, grate some of their favourite into the muffin tin after the ricotta.
Ingredients – makes 12
340 Blushing Belle (Red)
Baby Potatoes
2 Fresh Chives
1 bunch Green Onions
5.5 Fresh Basil
6, halved San Marzano
Mini Tomatoes
100 Milk (1%)
144 Ricotta
12 Organic Eggs
Salt
Pepper
1 Olive Oil
Pre-heat oven to 400°F & grease 12 cup muffin pan with olive oil.
Wash, dry & slice potatoes into thin rounds.
Toss potatoes in olive oil, salt & pepper to taste.
Evenly distribute potatoes into muffin cups.
Put potatoes in oven until cooked through and slightly crispy (approx 20-25 mins).
Meanwhile, prepare other ingredients.
Halve the tomatoes & set aside.
Chop green onion, chives & basil, place in a large bowl.
Crack eggs into the bowl, add milk. Beat until frothy.
Remove potatoes from oven.
Place pinches of green onion evenly in each muffin cup.
Add 2 tsps of ricotta to each cup.
Mix in salt and pepper in egg mixture and evenly pour into muffin cups.
Put muffin cups onto baking tray and bake for approx. 20 mins.
Remove from oven, let cool before removing the frittatine from cups.
LETTER FROM
the editor
Use the hashtag
#BigBackyardRDCM
on Twitter and
Instagram, and
share your summer
adventures with us!
As I sat at my desk pondering how best to put into
words the joy that comes with summer, I thought
about the cold winter mornings, waking in the dark
and rushing to the hot shower to warm up. And then I
found a quote that sums it up so beautifully:
"What good is the warmth of
summer, without the cold of
winter to give it sweetness." ~
John Steinbeck.
See? Those miserable, cold winter mornings
were worth it! They make these warm, sunny
mornings oh so much more divine by contrast!
So here’s the rub: Why do any of us bother leaving Edmonton during these hot-hot-hot months?
Growing up, my family booted it out of town at
this time of year. Now that I have kids of my own,
it’s rare that we roam too far away. We live in Alberta, after all! There’s SO much to see and do!
section devoted to lots of places you might want
to venture to this year!
Our family has discovered some personal favourites from Northern Alberta down to Southern Alberta, and lots of places in between. In fact,
some of our top memories have been made right
here in the Red Deer region...whether at Heritage
Ranch, Discovery Wildlife Zoo or just exploring
the always beautiful Sylvan Lake. Where does
your family like to venture to in the summer? Use
the hashtag #BigBackyardRDCM on Twitter and
Instagram, and share your summer adventures
with us!
Now if you’ll excuse me, there’s some sunshine
with my name on it. We’ll see you back here for
our Back to School and Fall Programs issue!
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Our summer issue is always a blast to put together. One of our favourite things to do is brainstorm
our official list of excursions...the places that
we’ve visited, or have on our own summer bucket lists.
Whether you’re looking for something just a hop,
skip and a jump away, or somewhere in one of
the further corners of the province, we have a
Photo credit: Karey Wood
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baby matters
Summer Must-Haves
FOR THE BABE
BY CONNIE PETERS
It’s here, at long last, our summer! So grab the babe
and hit the road. Get out to local festivals, lakes,
road-trips and splash parks. We’ve hand-picked the
best gear for your fun-filled summer.
Backyard Fun
For the Pool
A Sprinkle & Splash
play mat
($52 on Amazon.ca):
Perfect for hot
days in the
backyard with
your little one.
The Swimaway canopy ($66.50 on Amazon.ca):
It can be challenging to hold a squirmy baby
in the pool for long periods of time. This offers
shade and a fun way for your little one to splash
in the pool.
On The Go
July 15 - 19, 2015
Main stage - enmax centrium
19 savings
$
Includes gate admission & unlimited midway rides
for any one day.
Does not include parking.
The cutest swimwear ($10-$30 at Gymboree.com):
Rash guards are a must for little ones who spend
any amount of time at the pool or spray park
and Gymboree always seems to have the best
prints, patterns and coordinating accessories.
Don’t forget the adorable hats and sandals that
all match.
great for hot
summer days!
The Runners
Bike ($139):
Local to Alberta, this bike is missing
its pedals to help give your tyke the
balance she needs to learn to ride.
RRideaall Dayd
Local to
Alberta
doors open at 7:00pm, concerts start at 8:00pm
and are free with gate admission
Wednesday, July 15
Wide Mouth Mason & Big Sugar
PRESENTED BY: BIG 105 & 106.7 The Drive
McDonald's Kids Day
Thursday, July 16
Car-seat or Stroller Canopy ($49.95 at
BlueBabyBum.com): Strolling through summer
means providing shade for your babe so she can
keep on snoozing while you’re out and about.
This canopy is chic and functional and will take
you from infant to toddler.
Free admission for kids 12 and under
until 6:00pm
PRESENTED BY:
Thursday, July 16
Headpins & Platinum Blonde
PRESENTED BY: 106.7 The Drive
Friday, July 17
$
35 savings
Includes gate admission for all five days.
Does not include rides or parking.
On Sale June 15 - july 14 at participating
Mac's & Co-op Locations
High Valley & The Road Hammers
PRESENTED BY: KG Country 95.5, Q93.3 & Q91
Saturday, July 18
Boom chucka Boys, Lindsay Ell
& Kira Isabella
PRESENTED BY: KG Country 95.5, Q93.3 & Q91
sunday, July 19
Contemporary Christian Artist
Presented by:
Join us
Sunday, July 19
for a Morning of Faith,
a non-denominational service
DETAILS COMING SOON!
PRESENTED BY: 90.5 Shine FM
Grounds open at 9:00am with free
admission for guests wishing to
attend the 10:30am service.
*Parking fee will be in effect. Guests are
welcome to stay on the grounds and enjoy the
rest of the afternoon at the Fair.
Servus Credit Union
Family Day Sunday, July 19
Admission and parking for $29
For a carload of up to 6 people
Kids under 10 ride all day for $12
Includes midway rides for a day of
purchase, but does not include gate
admission or parking.
PRESENTED BY:
Nonperishable food donations will be
accepted at the service for the Red Deer
and District Food Bank.
blue: Pantone 3005 C
green: Pantone 376 C
PRESENTED BY:
Stroller Cooling Pad ($46.95US at Strollncool.
com): A cooling pad that keeps your child’s body
temperature regulated, not just ‘cold’ or chilled.
Connie Peters is a mom to three girls and founder of ModernMama.com, your online and local resource for navigating
Westernerdays.ca
pregnancy through preschool in the city.
baby matters
Brain Development
T H E EA R LY Y EA R S
SUBMITTED BY THE HEALTHY PARENTS, HEALTHY CHILDREN TEAM
Babies are already learning even before they are born. Brain development begins during pregnancy and continues into adult years. At birth, the brain is about
one-quarter the size of an adult’s brain and is made up of billions of neurons (nerve
cells that are in the brain and nervous system).
“The brain guides growth
and development. By understanding how the brain
works, you can help your
child develop and grow,”
says Suzanne Blair, Program Coordinator with the
Alberta Health Services
Early Childhood Team.
Building the brain is
like building a house
A newborn’s brain is like a house that is being
built. The walls and doors are up, but the wiring
isn’t all in place. There is still a lot of work to be
done.
IN A HOUSE
• The structure is built starting on the ground.
• The base or foundation is set, the walls are
built and the electrical system is wired—all
in an exact order.
• The electrical wiring lets the electrical signals reach all parts of the house.
• A strong foundation supports everything
that’s built on top of it.
IN THE BRAIN
• The basic structure forms during pregnancy.
• The ‘wiring’ of the brain starts as neurons
begin to connect with each other.
• Connections continue to develop into the
early adult years.
• These connections help the brain communicate with the nervous system.
Things to know about your child’s
developing brain
• Brain structure and early brain cell connections are affected by:
• what your child is born with—inherited
traits and abilities (nature)
• what your child experiences, the care
he’s given, and the relationships he has
with other people (nurture)
• The most important time for brain development is during pregnancy and the early
years. This is when the foundation is set for
future learning, behaviour and health.
• Brain cells form connections with each other
so signals can pass from one part of the brain
to another. These processes make it possible
for children to grow, think and learn.
• Simple connections form first. They form the
basis for more complex pathways that come
later. This pattern continues for many years.
• Brain cell connections are created through
everyday experiences, interactions and the
things that children see, hear, touch, taste
and smell.
• The more often the experience happens,
whether positive or negative, the stronger
that brain connection becomes.
Interactions support
brain development
For healthy brain development, children need
positive relationships with their moms, dads and
other important adults in their lives.
Relationships are formed through everyday interactions. Interactions go back and forth between
people, like the serve-and-return interactions
in a game of tennis or volleyball. For example,
when your baby coos or gazes at your face, he’s
‘serving the ball’ to you. When you smile back,
talk gently and return the gaze, you’re ‘returning
the ball’ to him.
Positive serve-and-return interactions are important all through your child’s life because
they build brain cell connections throughout the
brain. These connections are needed to learn
new skills in all areas of development (e.g., moving his body, regulating his emotions).
“It takes many years for the brain to develop. As
your child gets older, brain connections that are
frequently used are strengthened, and connections that are no longer used get pruned away,”
says Blair. “This process of adding, strengthening
and pruning connections will continue throughout your child’s life.”
When you take the time to:
• watch, listen and respond to your child, he
learns that he’s important
• read and talk to him, he learns language
skills
• cuddle and care for him, he learns to trust
The above information contains excerpts from Alberta Health
Services’ Healthy Parents, Healthy Children print and online
resources. For more information on topics related to pregnancy
and being a parent, go to HealthyParentsHealthyChildren.ca.
The Healthy Parents, Healthy Children project is part of the
Healthy Children and Families team at Alberta Health Services. Please go to HealthyParentsHealthyChildren.ca or visit
your local Community/Public Health Centre for a print copy.
Find us on Facebook at Healthy Parents, Healthy Children or
follow us on Twitter @AHS_HPHC. For questions or comments, please contact [email protected].
baby matters
The Best Shades
for Your Sun Baby
DR. LAUREEN LATURNAS
It’s summer, and you want your children to spend
as much time as possible in the great outdoors. You
always remember to slather on the sunscreen, but a
lot of parents forget to protect their children’s eyes
from harmful UV rays.
Children actually receive more annual sun exposure than adults because of all the time they
spend outside at recess, playing sports and during playtime. Their developing eyes can’t filter
UV light as well as adults’, which means they are
vulnerable to retinal damage. Also, UV damage
often goes undetected and adds up over time, so
it’s important to start protecting their eyes at an
early age.
Severe damage may result in bloodshot, swollen
eyes and sensitivity to light. In extreme cases, a
sunburn of the eye can lead to vision loss for up
to 48 hours. Vision will eventually return, but the
long-term damage can never be reversed.
Fortunately, there is a simple solution to help you
protect your child’s eyes: sunglasses. They filter
out all of the bad UV light, and by getting children
used to wearing them early, you’re setting them
up with a good habit that will last a lifetime.
Here are some suggestions
to help you find the best shades
for your sun baby:
Look for UVA and UVB protection. This will often
be represented with a sticker or label. If the level of protection isn’t clear, ask for help. Toy sunglasses are not a supplement for the real thing.
Make sure they fit. A proper fit will ensure your
child is getting full protection from UV light. Rubber frames may feel more comfortable behind
children’s ears and provide a snug fit without
pinching.
Don’t break the bank. Tests have shown that inexpensive sunglasses can provide full UV protection. Keep in mind however, that cheap models
may have imperfections that can distort vision
and cause headaches or eye strain. If you want to
ensure your child is wearing a good quality product, it’s best to buy from a reputable professional
or retailer.
Take them shopping. Taking your child along on
the shopping trip will allow them to try the sunglasses on for comfort and style. It gives them a
say in the decision, which will hopefully increase
the chances that they will actually wear them!
A good pair of sunglasses protects both the skin
around the eye and the eye itself. Before choosing sunglasses for your child, it’s a good idea to
see your Doctor of Optometry for a comprehensive eye exam. It will ensure your child’s eyes are
healthy, and your optometrist will be able to take
any current eye conditions into consideration. Alberta Health Care covers the cost of annual eye
exams for children until they turn 19.
For more information or to find a Doctor of Optometry
near you, visit www.optometrists.ab.ca/find-an-optometrist.
A good pair of sunglasses protects both the skin around the eye and the eye
itself. Before choosing sunglasses for your child, it’s a good idea to see your
Doctor of Optometry for a comprehensive eye exam.
family matters
The Nurse Practitioner Will See You Now:
BEDWETTING
BY BETTY ANN THIBODEAU & KATHY REID
Does your child continue to wet the bed, even though
most of his or her friends have stopped? If so, here are
a few facts and tips that may help.
Bedwetting or emptying the bladder during sleep
is very common and often runs in families. Most
children stop wetting the bed by about the age of
5 years, but for a small number of children, they
may continue to have bed wetting episodes until
adolescence. If you or your spouse had bedwetting issues, there is an increased chance your
child will and if both of you wet the bed, chances
are high that your child will. Bedwetting is more
common in boys than girls. Staying dry during
the night is the last toilet training stage children
go through. Rarely does bedwetting go on to
adulthood. It is important to know that your child
does not have any control of his/her bedwetting.
Bedwetting may be related to a lack of ability to
wake to the feeling that the bladder is full when
sleeping, may be caused by the child making a
large amount of urine during the night or a small
overactive bladder.
If your child is bothered by his/her bedwetting, it
is a good time to start treatment. When treating
bedwetting, it is important that your child have
healthy daytime bladder habits. Your child should
pee every 2-3 hours during the day and have a
soft bowel movement at least once or twice every
day. Try to avoid any foods or drinks that may affect the bladder such as caffeine, soda pop, iced
tea, strong fruit juices, food dyes, heavily sugared
foods, chocolate, spicy foods and/or tomatoes.
Encourage your child to drink lots of water during
the day but limit his or her fluid intake after supper. Always ensure your child pees before bed.
Many studies show that bedwetting may be
caused by a disorder of sleep which does not allow the child to wake when his/her bladder feels
full. A bedwetting alarm can be used to teach
your child to wake up when their bladder is full.
When starting to use the bedwetting alarm, it is
important that you wake your child to void when
the alarm rings as most children do not wake to
the alarm. For more information on bedwetting
alarms check out www.bedwettingstore.com.
If your child continues to wet the bed after the age
of seven, you should consult a healthcare provider. There may be medications which can help, or
there may be other health conditions that could
be contributing to bedwetting, such as sleep apnea, constipation, urinary tract infections, food
sensitivities and/or medications. Your healthcare
provider can help manage these.
See a healthcare professional if your child’s bedwetting is new after many years of being dry over
night or if your child has daytime wetting episodes,
bowel accidents, back pain and/or leg weakness
with activity besides his/her bedwetting.
Betty Ann is a Pediatric Urology Nurse Practitioner at
the Stollery Children’s Hospital who sees many children
with day and nighttime wetting in her Pediatric Voiding
Dysfunction Clinic. Kathy Reid is a Nurse Practitioner at
Stollery Children’s Hospital.
Do you have a question for our Nurse Practitioner? Email [email protected], and we’ll do our best to
get it answered! Please note, however, that this column is not meant to substitute for face to face assessment and
consultation with a healthcare provider. If you have immediate concerns about your child’s health please make
an appointment or make direct contact with a healthcare provider for advice.
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family matters
MORE THAN CLOTHES
for back to school
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BY MARY JO RAPINI
Summer break is here and that often means family trips. If you’re like many parents,
you’ve been busy with your job, your kids’ activities, your partner and your aging
parents. It’s easy to forget that you are raising teens, and taking everyone on a
family vacation may be more challenging than you expected.
Teens aren’t the always easiest to travel with.
They sometimes have an attitude over things that
may not have concerned them before; they might
insult under their breath; and sometimes they
melt into screaming, slamming doors and tears.
It can make living with them trying, but traveling
with them can push you over the edge.
Rather than give in to your own stress and anger,
it’s better to embrace an attitude of reconnecting
with your teen(s). This requires you to be an adult,
and not take what they say personally, but rather see the vulnerability inside. You want them to
be grateful for all the sacrifices you’ve made, and
you have a better chance of seeing their gratitude
if you make an adjustment within yourself.
Here are suggestions to help you get
closer to your teen on summer break,
or any time.
Calm yourself down first. Vacations can be
stressful and when you take your stress out on
your teen, you will get it back double fold.
Remember you’re the parent. Your child is not
your friend. Don’t get drawn into petty arguments
with them. There is no worse car trip than being
locked inside fighting with your teen.
Respect boundaries. Your teen needs privacy
and that need is present on vacations, too. Create
a space for them to be alone at times, and don’t
guilt them or shame them for needing that.
Talk less, lecture never, and listen always. Kids
will tell you so much if you don’t make them feel
interrogated.
Kids learn most by watching you, especially how
you treat their other parent, strangers and waiters. If you are rude, talk down or are mean, they
learn that it’s okay to treat others that way.
Before the trip have expectations listed and make
sure each child understands exactly what is expected on the trip. Teens are less anxious when
they know what to expect.
Always look for behaviours your kids do right,
and tell them how impressed you were. Teens
need to know they please you.
The whole family needs to have a set time to unplug on vacation. Decide that prior to the summer
break and enforce it with your kids and yourself.
The family that plays together stays together.
Lighten up, join your kids in ridiculous laughter and fun. Life without humour would be
unbearable.
If summer break is going to be spent at home
instead of away, these same suggestions apply. Use the time to reconnect with your teen.
Summer is an opportunity to take a break with
your child, getting to know who they are, and
reconnecting with them without the pressures
of school activities.
Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC, is a licensed psychotherapist and co-author with Janine J. Sherman, of Start
Talking: A Girl’s Guide for You and Your Mom About
Health, Sex or Whatever. Read more about the book at
www.StartTalkingBook.com and more about Rapini
at www.maryjorapini.com.
“Rather than give in
to your own stress and
anger, it’s better to
embrace an attitude of
reconnecting with your
teen(s). This requires
you to be an adult,
and not take what they
say personally, but
rather see the
vulnerability inside.”
family matters
(RE)Connecting with Your
Teen on Summer Break
family matters
Oh the Places You’ll Go
(@ the Library!)
Reading gives us a place to go
even if we have to stay where
we are. Can’t get away this
summer? Sure you can! You
and your children can travel
to all sorts of places together
courtesy of our free children’s
library memberships and
Red Deer Public Library!
BY JILL GRIFFITH
Here are some of our favourite vacation stories
to make summer memories with your children.
Need more destinations? Search “Vacations – Juvenile fiction” in our Bibliocommons catalogue
for more titles to take you far and wide this summer. When you visit the library, pick up either a
“1000 Books Before Kindergarten” package for
your birth to kindergarten-age child, and / or a
“TD Summer Reading Club” package for children
ages 3 and up. Then not only will you do more
reading as a family this summer, but you will also
have a lasting record of your child’s reading destinations as they grow. The journey of a lifetime
starts with the turning of a page. Get started!
See You Next Year
by Andrew Larsen
Every summer, a girl’s family drives down the same roads, passes through
the same towns, and spends a week at the same beachside motel. Year
after year, everything is comfortingly predictable: the families they see,
the rhythm of the days, the stars, the bonfires, and even the pattern the
tractor makes as it rakes the sand on their beach.
Froggy Goes to Hawaii
by Jonathan London
Froggy can’t wait to get to Hawaii. He’s got big plans! Surfing, swimming
with the fish, learning to dance the hula -he’ll be busy every moment. But
somehow, when lovable, trouble-prone Froggy’s around, nothing goes as
planned.
On a family vacation in Venice,
Olivia indulges in gelato, rides in
a gondola, and finds the perfect
souvenir.
Penguin on Vacation
by Salina Yoon
Penguin is tired of the snow and
cold-so he decides to visit the
beach! But when his favourite
activities like skiing and skating
don’t work so well on sand, can a new friend help
Penguin learn how to have fun in the sun? Seasoned illustrator Salina Yoon’s charming text and
bright, energetic illustrations ensure that readers
will be clamoring for more Penguin stories-wherever they make their home!
Pictures from Our Vacation
by Lynne Rae Perkins
Given a camera that takes and
prints tiny pictures just before
leaving for the family farm in
Canada, a young girl records a
vacation that gets off to a slow
start, but winds up being a family reunion filled
with good memories.
The Big Bad Wolf Goes on Vacation
by Delphine Perret
Amelia Bedelia Road Trip!
by Herman Parish
The BIG BAD WOLF is back--and funnier (but not scarier) than ever! Doesn’t
a wolf deserve a vacation, too? Bernard, the clever, cookie-munching hero
of Delphine Perret’s award-winning book, certainly thinks so. So when he
learns that his pal Louis is vacationing by the sea with his grandpa, Bernard wants to go too. Soon they’re off on a wacky road trip that ends with
the perfect day on the beach.
Fun and fiascoes ensue when
young Amelia Bedelia and her parents take a road trip through their
state.
Escape to California
by Josh Greenhut
There’s no place on Earth a flat kid can’t go! The Lambchops are on a family vacation
to San Francisco, California. But when Stanley saves a girl from barreling down one
of San Francisco’s famously steep hills, he’s shocked to find that she’s actually been
looking for him. The girl, Lily, is trying to perform an amazing trick that no one has ever
done before--escaping from Alcatraz prison--and she needs Stanley’s help! Can the
famous flat boy lend a hand to pull off this tricky stunt?
The Stinky Cheese Vacation
by Geronimo Stilton
Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-colour art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. I, Geronimo Stilton, was finishing up work one evening when
I opened a letter from Uncle Stingysnout. He needed to see me immediately! I headed
straight to Penny Pincher Castle for what I thought would be a nice visit . . . but my uncle
put me straight to work. Moldy mozzarella, what a terrible vacation!
Olivia Goes to Venice
by Ian Falconer
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The
Long Haul
by Jeff Kinney
The Heffley family road trip starts
off full of promise, then quickly
takes several wrong turns--with
everything from a fender bender
to crazed seagulls--but even the worst road trip
can turn into an adventure, and this is one the
Heffleys will not soon forget
Jill Griffith is the Youth Services Manager at the Downtown Branch, Red Deer Public Library. For more information about their programs and services, visit www.
rdpl.org.
BY JULIE MCCAFFREY
Summertime is an opportunity for family bonding
and fun. If you don’t have
time to fly to a beach or
hike in the Rockies, you
and your family can still
make memories over the
summer this year. Consider designing your own
Staycation with your kids
this year by incorporating
some of the ideas listed
below:
Backyard camping trip
Go to a hotel
Pajama day
Now is the the perfect time for a backyard get-away. Set up a tent with sleeping bags. Fire up the
grill and make s’mores over a campfire. Tell ghost
stories and play games like flashlight tag with the
kids. Turn off the cell phones and treat it like a
real get-a-way.
You may not have time or budget to get away during the summer, but you could rent a hotel room
at a local hotel with an indoor pool. You get a
break from cooking for the weekend and the kids
get to enjoy the amenities at the hotel. Many hotels offer “staycation” rates to make the adventure
even more affordable.
Spend one entire day at home. Make nachos, play
old-fashioned board games or watch sports. Do
whatever you enjoy, but never have time to do because of busy school schedules.
Video game olympics
Rainy days can force families to stay in during
the summer. Organize a Video Olympics. Wii offers lots of sports like bowling, tennis, baseball
and boxing. Keep them short so everyone has a
turn. You can even set up tournaments and play
for prizes to make it more competitive. You can
play in teams and get t-shirts in team colours to
make it feel more official. Setting up a food bar
with sports drinks, protein bars and fresh fruits
and veggies will give it an authentic touch.
Be a tourist in your own city
How many people never get around to seeing the
sites in their own town? Take advantage of summer break and tour your local town or surrounding
area. Visit the zoo or museum. If you live in a rural
area perhaps you could visit a local farm. If you’re
a history buff, take a walking architectural tour of
buildings in your town and discuss the influences
of the time period in which they were built.
Sundae and movie day
If your kids love movies, pick out some classic
movies to binge on for a day. Create an ice cream
sundae bar with lots of ice cream flavours and
toppings. Make some popcorn and have soda
on hand. Choose a theme like cowboy westerns,
comedies or aliens.
Fly kites
Summer can bring with it blustery days. Take a
morning, pack a picnic and go to the park to fly
kites. It’s an activity both parents and kids enjoy.
Take in the fresh air and get some exercise while
playing with the kids.
Try something new
Make this time off extraordinary by putting together a schedule for each day outlining what you
plan to do. Make sure you have enough activities
planned to cover the entire time off school. Get
the kids involved to make sure you have activities
they will enjoy. Have a mix of time at home and
time out of the house for good balance. Make this
summer vacation an unforgettable one for your
kids by planning early and getting organized.
Parenting expert Julie McCaffrey is a proud mommy to
three kids and the Chief Brand Officer at PishPoshBaby.com, the high quality baby store that supplies facts
and advice, along with the right choice to parents who
are completely lost in the whirlwind of baby gear. She’s
also the founder of BabyNav Baby Planners where she
offers personalized consultation to new and expectant
parents. She loves to help moms and dads navigate everything from baby gear, preparing for multiples, getting
back to work and getting the whole family on a routine.
You can learn more about PishPoshBaby at pishposhbaby.com and also follow them on Facebook, Twitter,
Pinterest, and Instagram.
Hike in a cave, go on a zip-line or try geocaching.
Design an adventure that is close to home that has
the feeling of a big adventure.
family matters
CREATE YOUR OWN
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Central Alberta
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
www.reddeermuseum.com
The Heart of the Parkland is Remarkable! It’s a
place to play, discover and learn. The MAG combines the wonderful elements of a museum and
art gallery to Inspire a Passion for History and
Art. Let historical Red Deerians be your guides
and captivate you with stories of struggle, sacrifice and success that connect the Red Deer of
yesterday to today. Rotating exhibits showcase
local artists, artifacts, and bring world-class exhibitions to our city. Unlock the recesses of your
imagination with art making, take your seat and
watch historical clips in our very own “Capitol
Theatre”, attend events. There is always something new at the MAG!
Westerner Days
Discovery Wildlife Park
RED DEER
www.westerernerdays.ca
INNISFAIL
www.discoverywildlifepark.com
Central Alberta’s largest summer celebration,
Westerner Days Fair & Exposition, brings the
fun this year from July 15 - 19 at Westerner Park.
Enjoy five days of top quality, truly authentic,
action-packed entertainment! This event has
everything that people are looking for in summer festivities – live entertainment, good food
and great company.
Discovery Wildlife Park provides permanent
homes for unfortunate wildlife. With a belief
that conservation begins with educating people, Discovery Wildlife Park provides daily animal presentations, helping people’s experiences
with animals develop into a passion for conservation. Have you ever wondered what happens
at night in a zoo? Now guests can stay overnight
at the new Discovery Wildlife Park campground!
Listen to the night sounds while you are snug in
your camper. In the evening, animal keepers will
provide an amazing animal encounter (weather
permitting_ that will give your family a memory
to last.
Sylvan Lake
http://visitsylvanlake.ca
Central Alberta’s recreation destination! A beautiful stretch of shoreline, activities and events
awaits you. Whether you visit Wild Rapids Waterslide Park, Sylvan Lake Provincial Park, Lakeside Go-Karts Mini-Golf, a visit to Sylvan Lake
provides endless possibilities for family fun.
Photo credits: Tourism Red Deer
Photo credits: Dwight Arthur
Red Deer Tourism Region
http://visitreddeer.com/
Family fun is plentiful in and around Alberta’s
third largest city and Red Deer’s central location,
family-friendly attractions and fun events makes
it a great spot for a summer getaway. The best
part is that many of the top attractions are free of
charge. In addition to several free outdoor splash
parks and playgrounds, you can cycle or walk
along the beautiful trails, visit Kerry Wood Nature Centre, and check out the animals at Sunny
Brook Farm Museum. For free festival fun, enroll
the kids in Circus School at Centrefest or take in
the Westerner Days parade.
SOUND CONNECTIONS
LITERACY AND LANGUAGE CENTRE
Helping children reach their potential!
Photo credit: Tourism Red Deer
Family fun is
plentiful in and
around Red Deer!
Concerned about your child’s literacy or speech/language skills?
Does your child have speciﬁc learning diﬃculties?
Do you simply want to give your pre-schooler a head start?
Experience fun, multi-sensory learning.
Sound Connections provides literacy intervention and/or
speech/language stimulation for all learners of all ages.
www.soundconnectionscentres.com
Tel: (403) 347-3050 • [email protected]
Red Deer Public Library
One Card
Three Branches
www.rdpl.org
Downtown - Dawe - Timberlands
Southern Alberta
Ultimate Trains &
Big Sky Garden Railway
Waterton Inter-Nation
Shoreline Cruise
www.watertoncruise.com
Hope on board a scenic cruise from Canada to
the United States. Enjoy some of the most spectacular mountain scenery the Rocky Mountains
have to offer. View majestic towering cliffs,
unique geological formations, beautiful waterfalls, snow clad mountain peaks and the International Border. Bring your camera; tour boats
make photographic and wildlife stops. Bald
eagle, bear, moose, deer, mountain sheep and
mountain goats are often seen.
Royal Tyrrell Museum
of Palaeontology
NANTON
www.ultimatetrains.com
DRUMHELLER
www.tyrrellmuseum.com
Ultimate Trains located in Nanton has everything
for train lovers, with large stock, years of experience and: G-Scale products, Thomas Wooden
R.R. products, G-Scale outdoor layout (Big Sky),
Thomas play areas, and a ride-on train!
The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology celebrates the spectacular diversity of life on Earth,
from the tiniest grain of pollen to the mightiest
dinosaur. The world-renowned museum and research facility is situated in the rugged Canadian
Badlands, only 90 minutes northeast of Calgary
in Drumheller, Alberta. Canada’s only museum devoted exclusively to palaeontology offers
something for everyone. Discover your adventure at tyrrellmuseum.com.
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Photo credit: Ultimate Trains
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K-Days
The Arden Theatre
ST. ALBERT
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EDMONTON
k-days.com
The Arden Theatre has presented outstanding artistic programming for over 30 years, offering a variety of music, theatre, dance, film
and comedy events for arts lovers of all ages.
Through its diverse, world-class programming,
the Arden has played host to many internationally renowned artists who return time and again
thanks to their exceptional experiences with audiences and staff. Aside from hosting a Professional and Family Series of events, the Theatre
is a popular venue for local musicians, dance
schools, theatre troupes and school productions
to share their artistry at centre stage. The Arden
welcomes more than 75,000 patrons to its 150+
events annually.
It’s your party Edmonton, so let’s make it amazing! Be prepared to see top performers at the
South stage, ride your favourite rides and taste
all those delicious midway treats you just can’t
find anywhere else. One of the many highlights
of this year’s K-Days? Keith Urban is coming to
Rexall Place! With music & entertainment, outdoor fun & food, indoor shopping & attractions,
and so much more, K-Days is an event you’ll be
coming back to...year after year!
Edmonton Corn Maze
EDMONTON
www.edmontoncornmaze.ca
Photo credit: Steve Knight
Planning a party?
FIVE STAR
Party Planning has
themed packages !
Visit Edmonton’s original corn maze where their
huge, mind-bending corn maze will keep you
guessing! Each year they unveil a new and exciting maze design and look forward to getting
thousands of visitors lost. This year’s maze design promises to provide an amazing aerial
view as well as a challenging maze. Though the
correct pathways can be walked in under 30
minutes, most directionally-challenged visitors
– adults and children alike – will require about
one hour to travel through the maze of more than
5 km of twists and turns and 85 decision points.
NO MESS, NO STRESS
BIRTHDAYS
WEDDINGS
DIY PARTIES
CAKES
CRAFTS
GAMES
MUSIC
MASCOTS & MORE
www.fivestarpartyplanning.com
[email protected]
403-304-8140
Getting
lost was
never so
much fun!
Photo credit: Northlands
Royal Alberta Museum
EDMONTON
royalalbertamuseum.ca
Museum on the Move! It’s their last summer at
the current location so be sure to visit soon and
visit often! Discover all the natural regions of our
province, be mesmerized by a breathtaking gem
and mineral gallery, captivated by a stunning
exhibition featuring the story of the First Peoples and encounter exotic insects in the live bug
room. Experience the Royal Alberta Museum …
again! When was the last time you visited?
Open Daily 9am-5pm until Sept. 7, 2015
Open Friday-Sunday 9am-5pm
Sept. 8, 2015-Dec. 6, 2015
This is the
Museum's last
summer at the
current location!
TELUS World of Science
Canadian Rockies
Delta Lodge at Kananaskis
DeltaLodgeatKananaskis.com
Enjoy the serenity of the majestic Canadian
Rockies and the full service of the Delta Lodge at
Kananaskis in an exclusive location surrounded
by nature. The Resort is your base camp to an
outdoor adventure playground, offering a variety of guestrooms and suites, multiple dining
and entertaining options, a children’s centre, and
is home to the Summit Spa and Fitness Centre.
The Delta Lodge is known for its miles of hiking,
mountain biking, on-site activities and wonderful Delta service. It is a sought after destination
for families all year round. Live the adventure at
Alberta’s Mountain Resort and Spa.
Maligne Lake Family of
Explorers Cruise
JASPER NATIONAL PARK
www.malignelake.com/family-of-explorers
Leave the docks loaded with great on board activities and snacks for children and the young
at heart! Parents can relax and enjoy the passing scenery while their children are thoroughly
entertained with tales of Maligne Lake. Once at
Spirit Island the children can participate in an
exploration for nature based “Treasures” guided
by a GPS system.
Photo credit: John Bilodeau
Visit the Neighbours
EDMONTON
http://telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca/
Tourism Saskatoon
Destination British Columbia
A premier attraction in Northern Alberta where
you can experience interactive science like never before. The centre features permanent galleries that bring science to life and engage visitors
of all ages; a state-of-the-art IMAX Theatre featuring the largest screen in Alberta; a planetarium featuring shows with an unforgettable fusion
of sound and imagery and much more. TELUS
World of Science – Edmonton is internationally
known for hosting major travelling exhibitions
which have included Harry Potter™: The Exhibition, STAR WARS™ IDENTITIES and Body Worlds
& The Cycle of Life. This summer includes the
amazing Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibition and
many summer activities to go along with it!
With so much to offer, Saskatoon is one of Canada’s most talked about destinations. As it thrives
economically and excels as a forward thinking
metropolis, the door is always open for discovery. It is the place to experience fresh eateries,
bustling nightlife, river trails and other outdoor
spaces as well as cultural institutions and museums. With over 65 annual events (40 in the
summer alone), there is no shortage of things to
see and do! The Waterfront Fine Craft Art Market
is the perfect opportunity to find that handmade
piece of Saskatchewan to take home and show
off. See and taste how the professionals do it at
RibFest in Diefenbaker Park - you will go to BBQ
heaven! If shopping is more your style, Saskatoon has a variety of unique retail destinations,
offering everything from handmade crafts and
housewares, to high-end brand name and niche
specialty stores.
They take fun seriously in British Columbia.
Whether you decide to hike a mountain, take a
wine country tour, tackle the rapid waters, take
in the wildlife, or just soak in a relaxing sunset,
there’s something there for everyone. Wherever
you go, you’ll find the natural scenery so spectacular it has to be experienced to be believed.
Explore awe-inspiring mountain ranges, rolling
vineyards, and vibrant communities. With so
much to see, you’ll want to stay a while.
www.tourismsaskatoon.com
www.hellobc.com
Photo credit: Destination British Columbia
Photo credit: Tourism Saskatoon
Northern Alberta
MacDonald Island Park
Wildplay Wood Buffalo
FORT MCMURRAY
www.macdonaldisland.ca
FORT MCMURRAY
www.wildplay.com/parks/woodbuffalo
Nestled amidst the natural beauty of the surrounding boreal forest, MacDonald Island Park
is Canada’s largest community recreational,
leisure, and social centre. Home to the Suncor
Community Leisure Centre, Miskanaw Golf Club,
and home of the exciting Shell Place, MacDonald Island Park works under the umbrella of the
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Adults, teens, and kids are hanging out and
enjoying nature-based games on unique
“pawd”-mounted obstacles that climb, zip, jump,
and swing through the tree-tops. Multi-level
platforms hover two to 12 meters (four to 40 feet)
above ground on site at Vista Ridge, now a yearround stop for outdoor recreation.
Photo credit: WildPlay Element Parks, Wood Buffalo, WildPlay.com
Photo credit: Layla Underwood
Photo credit: Fort McMurray Historical Society
Marine Park Museum
at Heritage Park
FORT MCMURRAY
www.fortmcmurrayhistory.com
The Marine Park is a 4 acre site located along
the Clearwater River in Fort McMurray’s lower
town site on Clearwater Drive. This is the
original site of the shipyards where, after spring
break up, passengers and freight destined for
the north were transferred from rail to ship (or
barge). It is the only shipyard remaining in the
Province of Alberta. Its significance in Alberta’s
history waits unveiling for the enjoyment of
residents and tourists.
There's so
much to do at
Mac Island!
Sylvan Lake
FARMERS’ MARKET
Climb,
zip, jump
and
swing!
Visit
Alberta's
only
shipyard.
LOOKING FOR A SPACE TO HOST YOUR
CLASS, MEETING OR GET TOGETHER?
RAILWAY PARK PROMENADE
NORTH lot - corner of 50 Street and
50 Ave, across from the Legion
CALL 403.887.3461
[email protected]
www.sylvanlakefarmersmarket.ca
We are open Fridays,
May 15 - September 25,
from 4:00 - 7:30 pm
We offer a variety of goods & concession items. Come for supper,
stay to shop & visit! We have vendors selling fresh vegetables & fruit,
herbs & plants, meat, home baked products, jams & jellies, frozen
foods such as cabbage rolls, perogies & spring rolls, crafts, jewelry,
bouncy castle for the kids and much, much more.
You can rent out Café O Play every week
night from May 1 through September 30
during the hours of 4:00-9:00pm.
$150.00 for a two hour space.
403-347-8804
[email protected]
www.cafeoplay.ca
@CafeOPlayRD
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Understanding finances can be tough enough for adults. So how do you make it
simple enough for your kids to make cents (ha!) of it? When they’re young, it’s
important to approach complicated financial concepts with a bit of creativity.
Here are a few tips:
1. Let your kids “earn” money
If you don’t pay your kids to do chores, (after all,
nobody is paying you to make dinner – why pay
them to clear the table?) you can still find ways
to teach them about earning an income. Try using a checkmark system where each child has
a box on a whiteboard, and they earn and lose
checkmarks based on behaviour. At the end of
the week, a certain number of checkmarks can
get cashed in for a certain amount of money. And
while they may not be rewarded for doing basic family chores, your kids can be rewarded for
things like being helpful, being a good listener,
and showing initiative.
2. Help them understand
how lucky they are
Sponsoring a child through organizations like
World Vision is a good way to teach children
about the difference between “wants” and
“needs”. Sponsor a child and let your children
correspond with them. Tell your children that
sometimes their requests for new toys aren’t in
the budget because you’re sending money to
your foster child. When they realize another
child needs food and running water, it becomes
an easy, teachable thing to understand.
3. Make donating a family affair
4. Help your kids learn to save
Try including your children in the decision-making process when you plan to donate to aid during an international crisis. Show them that by
giving up something small, they can make a big
impact. You can choose to stop going for hot
chocolate after hockey for a month, for example. If everyone makes a small sacrifice, you can
make a family donation together.
Whether you use a traditional piggy bank or the
popular Moonjar — an adapted coin bank separated into three sections: “spend,” “share” and
“save” — it’s important to teach the value of saving money. If they want something but it costs a
lot of money, it’s good to have them save for six
weeks rather than just having Mommy buy it. It
then has a lot more value when they finally do
buy it. It’s also a good idea to start them early
with their first bank account, and maybe even
have them contribute a small amount to saving
for their future education.
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“Sponsoring a child through organizations like World Vision is a good way to
teach children about the difference between “wants” and “needs.” Sponsor a
child and let your children correspond with them.”
education matters
TIPS FOR TEACHING
KIDS ABOUT MONEY
EXPERIENCE CENTRAL
Ongoing
Everyday, 2:00. FREE guided walking tours of Lacombe’s Murals and Historic Downtown are provided
daily during the summer season. Meet at Michener
House to hear stories from the past and learn about the
murals and beautiful buildings located in Lacombe’s
Historic Downtown! Contact: 403.782.3933
Sundays, 1:00-4:00. Discovery Sundays. Kerry Wood
Nature Centre. Learn something new about the natural
world. A different topic every week. Drop in program.
Wednesdays, 4:00-7:00. ATB Downtown Market.
The Downtown Market brings fresh, local produce to
downtown Red Deer every Wednesday from 4 - 7 p.m.
on Little Gaetz Avenue between Ross (50) Street and
48 Street (Alexander Way). Make it, Bake it or Grow it!
The Downtown Market is an accredited Alberta Farmer’s Market, meaning all items sold at the market are
locally produced, with the exception of BC fruit. Start
Date: June 3 End Date: October 7
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30. Come Play With Us! Toddlers & Strollers are welcome to come visit the Alberta
Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. Adults are $5, and ages
5 and under are FREE! Contact the office for more details, 403-341-8614.
Wednesdays, Police Dog Service Training Centre,
“Depot” Division - Innisfail, Alta. Take Exit 365 off
the Queen Elizabeth II highway (Hwy #2) at Innisfail,
travel east and follow the signs. Public demonstrations
are conducted every Wednesday afternoon between
Victoria Day and Labour Day. We begin at 2 p.m. The
demonstration lasts approximately 45 minutes and is
free of charge. Large groups are required to pre-book
by contacting the Training Centre either by email or at
403-227-3346.
Wednesdays, 11:00-11:45. Toddler Fun! Red Deer Library (Downtown Branch). For ages 19 months to three
years of age and their parent or caregiver. Enjoy this active storytime for toddlers: 20 – 30 minutes of rhymes,
songs, books, and puppets to keep both their minds
and their bodies moving! Following the program, children and parents are invited to play and interact with
each other using age appropriate toys, puzzles books
and craft materials.
Thursdays, 10:00-10:30. Baby Fun. Red Deer Library
(Downtown Branch). Thirty minutes of stories, songs,
and rhymes for children birth to 19 months and their
caregivers.
Wednesdays, 10:00-12:00. Bubbles & Giggles. Innisfail
Historical Village. Bring your children from 6-10 years
to experience the old fashioned way of life.
Every Second Thursday. Laughter at the Laft Hus.
Laughter at the Laft Hus is a summer program for children ages 5 to 12, and it runs every other Thursday in
July and August from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Children
are immersed in Norwegian Culture, and learn as they
play Norwegian games, make Norwegian crafts, and
listen to Norwegian stories. 403-347-2055 for more information.
Thursdays, 6:30-7:00. Books Before Bedtime Pajama
Fun (Downtown Branch). NEW! Program runs all summer! Ages two and up. Families are encouraged! Thirty
to 45 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities.
Thursdays, 5:30-8:30. Rocky Mountain House Marketplace on Main. There will be many vendors with a variety of products to sell with live bands starting at 6:00.
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00. Cruise Nights at Parkland Mall.
Fridays, 4:00-7:30. Sylvan Lake Farmers Market. Corner of 50 Street and 50 Ave, until September 25th. Offering a variety of goods & concession items. Come for
supper, stay to shop & visit!
Fridays, 2:00-2:30. Baby Fun. Red Deer Library (Downtown Branch). Birth to 19 months and their parent or
caregiver.
Saturdays, 8:00-12:30. The Market at Red Deer operates every Saturday morning from 8:00 am to 12:30
pm from May long weekend (May 16) and until the
Thanksgiving weekend (Oct. 10) 2015. We are located at 4725-43 Street in the Red Deer Arena parking
lot (just east of the lodge and south of the Red Deer
Recreation Centre. We embrace on average 250 to 350
vendors each Saturday and look forward to seeing you
soon. If you are not a vendor, feel free to come on down
and join the 15,000 to 25,000 people that love and visit
us each week. Lots of great things to see, buy and talk
about. Everyone is welcome, however, animals are not!
Please remember this is a Public Market and although
we love animals we appreciate your thoughtfulness by
leaving your animals at home.
Saturdays, 10:00-4:00. Nature Savvy Saturdays. Kerry
Wood Nature Centre. Join us for a fun family craft or activity. Something new every week! Drop-in. $2/person.
For more info on this week’s activity call 403-346-2010.
July
July 1: Canada Day at Bower Ponds. Each year the
event attracts a wide range of performers, ethnic foods,
storytelling, face painting for the thousands of spectators to enjoy. Perhaps the most anticipated event is
the splendid fireworks display at the close of the day.
Involving more than 2500 volunteer hours from the
varying community groups that are also involved,
the festivities usually attract well over 20,000 people.
http://www.rdchs.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=199
July 1: Women’s Rugby Super Series at Red Deer Titans
Park. Relive the excitement of last year’s world cup
with an international double header! Game One is New
Zealand vs England with kick off at 4:00 pm. Game
two Canada vs USA starts at 6:30 pm. Both games are
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Red Deer Titans Park. Get
your tickets soon! Come out and watch these amazing
athletes compete!
July 1: Canada Day Fireworks in Sylvan Lake from
11:00-11:15. Come enjoy a fireworks show over the
lake to celebrate Canada Day.
July 1: Stettler Canada Day Fun Run. Register in person
at Performance Health and Fitness Center, fill out a form
and mail it in to the office or online at eventsonline.ca.
Registration forms can be found at www.performancephysiotherapy.ca. All 5 & 10km racers receive a free
New Balance Technical T-shirt. Enjoy a FREE pancake
breakfast after your race! There will be a supervised
kids activity tent from 9:00-11:00 am. Free childcare,
crafts, coloring, and games. A portion of every entry fee
will be donated to the Stettler Food Bank.
July 1: Stettler hosts Entertainment in the Park. Join
local band “Loose Change” with their renditions of
popular rock, classic rock, and oldies as we celebrate
Canada Day and the 50th anniversary of the National
Flag of Canada. Cake will be served at 7pm with the
show beginning at 8pm. Finish the night off with fireworks at dusk.
July 1: Canada Day LEGO Competition at the National
Historic Site in Rocky Mountain House. Enter the Confluence Heritage Society’s LEGO building competition.
Using your own plastic LEGO bricks make an original
LEGO creation based on the theme of Alberta.
July 2-5: Summer Classic Horse Show at Westerner
Park. Over the course of time Reining Alberta has created the three Classic shows: Spring, Summer, and Fall.
These shows are the highlight of the show season for
many Alberta Reiners. While many of the classes are
geared towards more competitive riders, we offer a
large selection of entry level classes as well. It is not
uncommon to see 40 or more riders in a Green or Rookie class; but the spectators really turn out for our Futurity and Derby classes. http://www.reiningalberta.net/
July 5: Charity fundraiser for Horse and Animal Rescue. Dinner, dance, silent auction and vendors market.
Proceeds to the continuing care of the residents of Bear
Valley Rescue. The Event is from 5 Pm - 11 Pm July 4,
2015 at Horse in Hand Ranch Blackfalds. If you would
like to make a donation, become a market vendor or
purchase event tickets please visit our events website.
We also have horses for adoption, fostering and sponsorship at www.bearvalleyab.org. Your support means
the world to these beautiful animals! http://www.bearvalleyevents.wix.com/bear-valley-events
July 9-11: Canadian Gospel Music Celebration at Westerner Park. Canada’s Largest Gospel Music Celebration
is back in Red Deer! The three days of uplifting music and celebration comes to Westerner Park. Events
Canada’s Gospel Music Celebration has much to offer
with the finest in Southern Gospel Music, Inspirational
Teaching, and great fellowship. Evening Concerts Experience some of the best music Southern Gospel has
to offer during our evening concerts. http://www.gospelmusic.ca/
July 10-11: Summer Sensation Beach Music Festival.
The Summer Sensation Beach Music Festival is a two-
day, family-friendly music festival taking place in the
popular lakefront Centennial Park in Sylvan Lake.
3:00om – 11:00pm both days Centennial Park in Sylvan Lake. Hedley, Our Lady Peace, Matthew Good,
Dragonette, Dear Rouge and more to be announced
soon. http://summersensationfest.com/
July 10-12: Thompson Country Horse Trials. The event
is one of the largest equestrian competitions in Central
Alberta and features over 120 competitors and horses
from around the province. Dressage events are held
all day Friday, Saturday the cross-country endurance
events are held and Sunday features the most popular event, stadium jumping. Thompson Country Horse
Trials are located on Crimson Lake Road across from
Buster Creek Hall.
July 11: There is no better way to enjoy a hot summer
day than to come on down from 9-5 and join in the party at Gasoline Alley Harley-Davidson. It’s going to be so
hot we even had to call in the fire department! With live
music, lots of entertainment, bouncy castle for the kids
and a BBQ lunch with proceeds going to the Penhold
Fire Department you know this day will be filled with
good times! www.gasolinealleyharleydavidson.com/
July 11: 2nd annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Prairies/NWT Region’s Batting Against Breast
Cancer Slo-Pitch tournament. Along with the great ball
games, many other fun activities will take place onsite
including raffles, kids activity area, beer gardens, concession and so much more. We hope to see you there!
http://www.cbcf.org/prairies/GetInvolved/Events/Batting-Against-Breast-Cancer/Pages/RedDeer.aspx
July 12: Come and enjoy our famous æbleskiver at the
Danish Canadian National Museum in Dickson. Danish pancake dumplings topped with Saskatoon jam
and sprinkles of icing sugar. We will have an on-going
demonstration on how to make æbleskiver. It is allyou-can-eat at $10 for adults and $5 for children 10
years and under. There will also be a variety of musicians and singers throughout the day. Try your luck at
our tombola table with lots of prizes to be won. Lunch
is available in the cafe by reservation only.*Cash Only.
July 15-19: Westerner Days Fair & Exposition. From
our outstanding ATB Financial Main Stage lineup to
our awesome midway rides, the always entertaining
Red Deer Motors North American Pony Chuckwagon
Championships, The Holiday Inn 19th Street Market,
Adventure Alley and our Saputo Kids Corral – there are
truthfully hundreds of ways to experience “My Westerner Days.”
July 16-August 2: The BARD is back! Join them on
a warm summer evening for a beach party of fun!
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and King Lear’s performed on selected evenings at Bower Ponds starting
July 16th and running to August 2nd at 7:30 pm. Bring
your beach blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy quality
live theatre on picturesque Bower Ponds! Free admission and Family Friendly. For more information check
out their website www.primestocktheatre.com
ALBERTA
July 18: Alberta Parks Day at Crimson Lake Provincial
Park will feature free family oriented activities all day
including the annual sand sculpture contest held on
the beach, with geocaching and special interpretive
programming in the evening. Most events held at the
playground area.
July 19: Stettler Triathlon. The Stettler Triathlon is a
perfect event for all ages and abilities. A small race atmosphere will suit people new to the sport. Stettler has
a flat, fast course for experienced athletes looking for a
personal best. Hosted by “Stettler’s Triathlon Association” and “Stettler Wellness Network”, 100% of profits
from this event goes directly back into the community.
Chip Timing, T- Shirts for all competitors, Prizes and
Kids of Steel Event! For more information or to register,
visit www.stettlertri.com
July 22: Rocky Mountain House Air Show from 2:009:30pm. Over the past decade the Air Show Society has
made this show into an enormous success, bringing
us such acts as the Snowbirds, the Skyhawks, the CF18 Demo Team, & local and international Air Show
celebrities.
July 28: John Fogerty at Westerner Park. Legendary
musician John Fogerty announces additional Canadian dates on his “1969” Tour. The critically acclaimed
tour celebrated one extraordinary year: 1969. This
tour celebrates 1969 the extraordinary year in which
Fogerty wrote and produced THREE seminal albums
with Creedence Clearwater Revival: BAYOU COUNTRY,
GREEN RIVER, and WILLY AND THE POOR BOYS. Tickets will go on sale beginning Friday, March 27 at www.
livenation.com or call 1-855-985-5000.
July 31-August 2: 11th Annual Metis Hivernant Days
in Big Valley. Discover Metis History & Culture...fun for
the whole family! Trappers camp & display vendors offering traditional aboriginal crafts available all weekend. This is an annual family event and NO ALCOHOL is
allowed. For more information, contact Marlene Lanz
at 1-800-267-5844 or 403-815-6720.
August
July 25: From 10:00-4:00 come down to Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson Join us for our motorcycle show
& shine and try to take home the title. BBQ, entertainment prizes and tons of metal to admire. Selling your
bike? Take this opportunity to show it off to the masses
during our show & shine. We give you a designated area
to display it, you price it, talk to the customers and sell it
yourself! www.gasolinealleyharleydavidson.com/
August 1: ZooFest at Discovery Wildlife Park. Our annual Customer Appreciation event is held on the Saturday of the August long weekend every year. Come
enjoy the day with the whole family – free pancake
breakfast until 11:30am, free face-painting for the kids,
all sorts of kids activities, toonie hot dogs and toonie
cotton candy! All of our regular presentations are still
on, so everyone out for an awesome family day!
July 25: Taste of Markerville in Historic Markerville.
This Country Food Fair celebrates great local food,
farmers and community. The BBQ and Country Market
run from noon to 4 PM followed by ‘Appy Hour and a
Long Table Dinner on the banks of the Medicine River.
For info and dinner tickets available June 1, visit www.
tasteofmarkerville.com.
August 1: Rider & Cruisers for in distress Veterans.
Drop into Parkland Mall from 10-4 for a Vehicle and
Motorcycle Show & Shine to raise funds and Awareness for Canadian Homeless & in distress Veterans.
July 25-26: Night at the Zoo with Discovery Wildlife
Park. Join us for an unforgettable experience camping
overnight in Discovery Wildlife Park! Evening guided
tours with the owners and staff will ensure that you
will learn more of the stories behind each animal as
well as some hair-raising adventures! There is a silent
auction with some amazing items up for bid – encounters with some of the baby animals, photo shoot opportunities, artwork, snow tours and many more. We have
an exciting line up of animal friends that may visit the
campfire in the evening as well! A great time to meet
them up close and ask lots of questions. The campfire
goes late into the evening with tales of the zoo from
the early days until the present – this is a lot of fun and
time for everyone to kick back and relax after a day
of animal encounters. A wonderful Sunday morning
breakfast is also included! Cost: $250 for four campers.
July 25-26: Centrefest Street Performer Festival. Artists,
performers, and street acts combine to create a unique
atmosphere that will inspire and amaze you with their
outrageous and ingenious performances. Have a laugh,
enjoy the food, listen to some great music taking place
on stage at the 100.7 Cruz FM, kids can learn some circus skills in Circus World. Entertainment, food, face
painting, crafts and much more, we’ve got it all in
Downtown Red Deer! http://www.centrefest.ca/
July 26: Innisfail Growers Customer Appreciation Day
from 10-4. Please come meet us and visit our farm to
see how we grow all that wonderful fresh produce that
you have been purchasing at the Farmers Markets at
the Innisfail Growers booth. Experience picking for
yourself, learn what is involved in growing plus taste
the freshness straight from the fields. Please visit our
website www.InnisfailGrowers.com for product and
market information.
We’ve made every effort to ensure
the details of these events are correct, but please be sure to confirm
before venturing out to experience
Central Alberta!
August 1-2: Leslieville Antique Days. The grounds are
two miles east and one quarter mile south of Leslieville. Watch an antique tractor run a threshing machine
in a sawmill. Find out how pioneers women survived
and thrived. There will be crocheting, ruq weaving/
hokking, spinning and knitting displays. Feast on cinnamon buns right out of the oven smothered in butter,
hand churned right before your eyes. Enjoy the daily antique parade with tractors, cars and trucks and
horse-drawn carriages, or relax in the Tea House.
August 1-2: Rock’n Red Deer Show and Shine. Celebrate the preservation and promotion of the cars, music and culture of the 50s, 60s and 70s eras. Over 850
hot rods, customs and classic 50s, 60s, 70s cruisers are
on display to the public at Westerner Park. http://www.
rocknreddeer.com/agenda.html
August 6: The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum’s
annual Golf Tournament is August 6, 2015. Spend an
amazing day with us at the Innisfail Golf & Country
Club! This is your chance to meet some of our Honoured Members, sponsors, and amazing volunteers!
Ticket sales TBA. Contact the office for more details!
403-341-8614.
August 7-9: Mud Hero 2015. Muddiest. Challenge. Ever.
Mud Hero is a 6 km run through 16+ challenging obstacles with a 10,000 watt after-party! It’s Canada’s
Largest All-Canadian Obstacle Running series. If you
love a challenge and don’t mind a little muck then this
is the race for you. It all takes place at Canyon Ski Resort. Canyon Ski Resort features hills, mud, water and
plenty of challenging terrain for an unsurpassed event
experience. www.mudhero.com
August 8-9: The Innisfail Historical Village hosts the
Quilt Show. See quilts and quilters from all over Alberta. This is a must for anyone interested in quilting or
quilts. Admission $5.
August 12-16: Battle of the Rockies is on the chuckwagon racing’s premier chuckwagon racing circuit
- the WPCA Pro Tour. Visit Rocky Mountain House to
see most of the drivers who will run at the Calgary
Stampede. Get closer to the races and the drivers. Free
camping at the North Saskatchewan River Park in
Rocky Mountain House. Great Family Fun!
Help is just a
phone call away!
AADAC Helpline.............................................. 1-866-332-2322
Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre.... 403-340-2606
Child Abuse Hotline (24 Hours).. 1-800-387-KIDS (5437)
Central Alberta & Family Services .............403-341-8642
Central Alberta
Women’s Emergency Shelter........................ 403-346-5643
Central Alberta Women’s
Outreach Society................................................ 403-347-2480
Community Crisis Response Team............403-340-5466
HEALTHLink Alberta .................................. 1-866-408-5465
HEARTS (Helping Empty Arms Recover through Sharing)
Red Deer Chapter................................................403-342-2266
Kids Help Phone............................................1-800-668-6868
Website:................................................ kidshelp.sympatico.ca
La Leche League of Red Deer.......................403-348-1829
Mat Program, Safe Harbour Society........... 403-347-0181
McMan Youth, Family & Community
Services Association........................................ 403-309-2002
ParentLink................................... www.parentlinkalberta.ca
................................................... www.tripleP-staypositive.net
Parkland Youth Homes Society................... 403-340-8995
People’s Place Shelter.......................................403-342-4722
Red Deer County Community Services ....403-350-2150
Red Deer Crisis Line......................................... 403-340-1120
Red Deer Crisis Centre......................................403-340-1124
Red Deer Family Services..............................403-343-6400
Red Deer Family Support for
Children with Disabilities.............................. 403-340-5478
Red Deer Food Bank.........................................403-346-1151
Red Deer Mental Health.................................403-340-5466
Red Deer Salvation Army................................403-346-2251
Sylvan LakeFamily & Community
Support Services.................................................403-887-1137
Lifeline................................................................................ ext 222)
49th Street Youth Shelter .............................. 403-342-6500
August 15: Feast with the Vikings at the Danish Canadian National Museum in Dickson. Take pleasure in an
authentic Danish meal- roast pork with crackling, red
cabbage, new potatoes fried in butter and sugar, new
potatoes fresh out of our garden, and a delicious brown
sauce, with the finale: a wonderful crumble with ice
cream. We will also be serving beer, wine, snapps,
mead wine made from honey (Vikings love their mead)
and non-alcoholic drinks. First, wander through the
village and meet the Vikings that reside there, see them
demonstrate their weapons with a battle of the swords!
Don’t be surprised if they show up at dinner - they are a
hungry bunch! Tickets are $50. 403-728-0019.
August 15-16: Viking Days at the Danish Canadian National Museum in Dickson. Two days of Viking history re-enactments, come and wander their Village see
how the Vikings lived a thousand years ago. Learn how
they made their crafts and tools, cooked their food and
set up their tents. Demonstrations on armor and battle
skills and a chance to mingle, interact and experience
Viking ways. Gate entry fee - Adults - $10, Children
under 14 years - $5. *Cash only.
August 26-29: Midway at Railway Park in Sylvan Lake
with rides, games and food!
August 30: Looking for some high-octane entertainment this summer? Don’t miss out on the 33rd Annual
Lions Club Demolition Derby at North Sasketchewan
River Park in Rocky Mountain House. Action begins
with qualifying heats at noon, with the smash-up
derby to follow at about 12:30 PM. An admission fee
is charged, and a full-service concession is open
throughout the event.
the marketplace
Arts & Entertainment
FIVE STAR Party Planning
Penhold
403-304-8140
[email protected]
http://fivestarpartyplanning.webs.com
We will plan a party your children will not forget. FIVE STAR creates a
completely child friendly atmosphere with crafts, games, pizza and so
much more! We plan children’s parties for weddings, birthdays, Christmas and anywhere there are children looking for fun!
K-Days
Edmonton
780-471-7210
7515-118 Avenue NW
[email protected]
www.k-days.com
Each July, tens of thousands of Edmontonians gather to celebrate Edmonton’s largest summer festival. Whether it’s a colourful parade of brass
bands and floats, the warm sugary bliss of a mini donut, the anticipation
of a ride, or thousands of fans screaming for their favourite band onstage, there are memories to be made at K-Days. Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery
Red Deer
403-309-8405
4525 - 47A Avenue
[email protected]
www.reddeermuseum.com
Passion for History and Art - The MAG is committed to creating memorable experiences for visitors of all ages that reflect the rich and complex diversity of Red Deer and the surrounding area. In 2013 the MAG
launched a permanent history exhibition which will become a starting
point for discovering our city, and a way of building our sense of pride in
our community.
Westerner Days Fair & Exposition
Red Deer, Westerner Park
403-343-7800
4847A 19 Street Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7
[email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/WesternerDaysFairExposition
Twitter: @WesternerDays
Instagram: @WesternerDays
www.westernerdays.ca Enjoy five days of top quality, truly authentic, action-packed entertainment at central Alberta’s largest summer celebration; Westerner Days Fair & Exposition on July 15 – 19. Westerner Days features
live entertainment every day and night for all ages, midway rides,
the Family Fun Zone, agricultural experience and petting zoo,
and nightly pony chuck wagon races. Connect with us on social media and be sure to use the Hashtags #westernerdays.
Camps
Health & Support
Royal City Soccer Club
Red Deer, Calgary & Edmonton
1-800-427-0536
www.royalsoccer.com
Welcome to the Royal City Soccer Club’s summer day camp 2015, Canada’s #1 grassroots soccer day camp. Our program is designed to promote
development, team building, and of course…FUN!
Sportball
Red Deer
403-597-4151
[email protected]
www.sportball.ca
Sportball is a non-competitive sports program for children 16 months –
eight-years-old. Children are introduced to seven popular sports: soccer,
hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf. Sportball classes
are high-energy, fun and creative. Education
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
403-343-1055
5210 – 61 Street
[email protected]
www.rdcrs.ca
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) serves over 8,950 students in
19 schools in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Rocky Mountain House, Innisfail and
Olds. The Division also supports the learning of over 600 students in the
Home Education Program. RDCRS is committed to serving children and
parents with a complete offering of learning opportunities delivered within
the context of Catholic teachings and within the means of the Division. We
are inspired by Christ and Aspiring to Excellence.
Red Deer Public Library
403-346-4576
4818 – 49 Street
www.rdpl.org
Every child a reader thanks to Red Deer Public Library’s Early Literacy
Services available at all three banches. Free children’s memberships,
story times, fun programs, books, movies, music and more for children,
parents, and caregivers.
Red Deer Public Schools
403-343-1405
4747 - 53 Street
[email protected] www.rdpsd.ab.ca
Serving the families of 10,000 students in the city of Red Deer, we provide a wide range of programs and services that inspire learning and
nurture hope in every student. Our caring and dedicated staff believes in
the potential of every student and work together with parents to ensure
their success. Your Children, Our Students, Everyone’s Future...we are Red
Deer Public Schools.
Sound Connections Literacy and Language Centre
Helping Children Reach Their Potential
Red Deer
403-347-3050
#203 7429 Gaetz Avenue
[email protected]
www.soundconnectionscentres.com The Sound Connections Literacy and Language Centre works with children starting from three-years-old and upwards and specializes in literacy intervention and speech language stimulation. We have trained and
qualified instructors that will work with your child twice a week through
a unique series of programs that use a fun, kinesthetic and multi-sensory approach. The programs are game and play based; perfect for any
type of learner whether they have identified learning needs or not. We’re
also open all summer.
Wichinahin Kohopikiwan –
Helping Me Grow Aboriginal Play School
(Red Deer Child Care Society)
403-314-0716
4620 – 47 Avenue, Red Deer, AB,
[email protected]
www.reddeerchildcare.ca
Wichinahin Kohopikiwan – Helping Me Grow Aboriginal Playschool is a
play based program that provides cultural & educational play based experiences for children of Aboriginal ancestry ages 19 months to 5 years.
Alberta Association of Optometrists
Edmonton
780-451-6824 or Toll-Free: 1-800-272-8843
#100, 8407 Argyll Road
www.optometrists.ab.ca
The Alberta Association of Optometrists promotes excellence in the
practice of optometry, representing over 600 doctors across Alberta. The
AAO wants to remind you that good vision is about making good choices
and that your best choice is to see your Doctor of Optometry for a comprehensive eye exam.
Alberta Blue Cross
Red Deer
1-800-394-1965
www.ab.bluecross.ca
Protect Your Health. Thousands of Albertans enjoy the affordable protection of Alberta Blue Cross individual health plans. You can too. If you’re
without employer-sponsored group benefits, we’ve got a plan to fit your
family’s needs and your budget. Prescription drugs, dental, vision, ambulance and more. Call us today or visit our website for your free information package.
Alberta Health Services,
Healthy Children & Families,
Healthy Parents, Healthy Children
Calgary
10101 Southport Road SW
[email protected]
HealthyParentsHealthyChildren.ca
Healthy Parents, Healthy Children is a pregnancy and early years parenting resource developed by Alberta Health Services. It is available
electronically at HealthyParentsHealthyChildren.ca or in print copy from
your Community/Public Health Centre for expectant parents or parents of
children under six years of age.
Family Services of Central Alberta
(Village Gate Parent Link Centre)
Red Deer
403-343-6400
5409 50 Avenue
[email protected]
www.fsca.ca
FSCA offers programs and services that are available to parents in Central
Alberta. If you are looking for a drop in play group, parenting information,
mom’s time out, home visitation, parenting information, community resources, Ages and Stages Development or a free toy lending library - We
are the place for your family.
Shopping & Services
AMA
18 locations throughout Alberta
1-866-667-4777
AMAtravel.ca
AMA Travel offers a wide range of specialized travel and related services
with the convenience of one-stop shopping. Whether you’re planning a
weekend in the Rockies or a dream vacation,
AMA Travel will help make your travel experience unforgettable.
Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids
Red Deer
403-754-1578
5001 19 Street
BeanersFunCuts.com At Beaners Fun Cuts, our experienced stylists give kids great hair in a funfilled atmosphere. Maybe it’s the themed chairs, movie screens, video
games or the ballrooms, but we love kids, and they love us. Experience
our haircuts! Book online at BeanersFunCuts.com.
The Bra Lounge
Red Deer
403-347-3774
#7 4801 51Avenue
[email protected]
www.thebralounge.ca
At The Bra Lounge, your comfort is the only priority. Discreet, personalized fittings, and unparalleled customer service allows you to truly appreciate the ultimate bra shopping experience. Be Your Own Beautiful,
at The Bra Lounge.
Café O Play
403-347-8804
120, 2085 50 Avenue
[email protected]
www.cafeoplay.ca
A traditional coffee house with an indoor playground for children ages
0-6yrs. Also offering private parties on evenings and weekends. Give us a
call or email for more information.
Parkland Mall
403-343-8997
4747 67Street
www.parklandmall.ca
[email protected]
Come and shop at Central Alberta’s most popular destination for shopping, food, and fun. Featuring over 100 shops, services and restaurants,
including Wal-Mart, Sport Check, Safeway and The Keg, there’s something for everyone at Parkland Mall.
Sylvan Lake Farmers Market
403-887-3461
Railway Park Promenade - NORTH lot - corner of
50 Street and 50 Ave, across from the Legion
[email protected]
www.sylvanlakefarmersmarket.ca
The Sylvan Lake Farmers’ Market, open Fridays, May 15 - September 25,
2015, 4-7:30pm. We offer a variety of goods and concession items. Come
for supper, stay to shop and visit! Our vendors sell fresh vegetables and
fruits, herbs and plants, meats, home baked products, jams and jellies,
frozen foods such as cabbage rolls, perogies and spring rolls, crafts, jewelry, a bouncy castle for the kids and much, much more. For more details,
check our website www.sylvanlakefarmersmarket.ca
Style & fun for the whole family
SUPER FUN CUTS TV SCREENS BALL PIT VIDEO GAMES
BLING STRANDS EAR PIERCING FEATHER EXTENSIONS BIRTHDAYS
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