Red Deer Minute: New Grant, ParticipACTION Win, and Utility Planning Proceeds

Red Deer Minute: New Grant, ParticipACTION Win, and Utility Planning Proceeds

 

Red Deer Minute - Your weekly one-minute summary of Red Deer politics

 

This Week In Red Deer:

  • This morning, at 10:00 am, there will be a meeting of the Council Agenda Review Committee. The Committee will set the agenda for the August 6th meeting of City Council.

  • The City is launching a new grant. The Collaboration in Sport Fund aims to promote inclusivity in local sports by supporting partnerships between sport organizations and social agencies. This grant offers up to $50,000 to projects aimed at removing barriers and enhancing sports opportunities for individuals of all abilities. Organizations can apply for funding between $5,000 and $25,000 for community-led projects that align with the City’s Social Policy Framework. Applications are due by September 20th, 2024.

  • Red Deer's Mustard Seed is requesting donations of hygiene products and bottled water to support clients in need. The non-profit organization, dedicated to aiding those experiencing homelessness and poverty, has seen a consistent demand for hygiene items and requires additional bottled water, especially during the summer months. They are seeking travel-size hygiene products such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, and soap for both men and women. Contributions can be delivered to The Mustard Seed's Community Impact Centre located at 6002 54th Ave.

 


 

Last Week In Red Deer:

  • Council unanimously approved a motion to create a transition plan for potentially shifting Red Deer's electric utility to a Municipally Controlled Corporation (MCC). This plan, expected by the end of 2024, will outline costs, processes, and structures for the potential change. Council will review the plan in the fall and consider it as one of three options - continue operating the utility as a City department, establishing an MCC, or selling the utility.

  • Red Deer has secured its position as Alberta's most active community for the third consecutive year, winning the provincial ParticipACTION title. Although the city was a strong contender nationally, Hay River, NWT, clinched the national title and a $100,000 grant for local sports initiatives. This year, over 590,000 participants from more than 1,200 communities engaged in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge, with Red Deer participating in 252 activities and earning $15,000 for local programs. The City’s initiatives included a "30 Ways to Get Active in Red Deer" calendar and a community walk-run event.

  • The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame had a record-setting year in 2023, which saw over 21,000 visitors - a 12% increase from the previous year. With its 25th anniversary at its current location approaching, the Hall is excited about its progress, which includes growth in social media and engagement with alumni and organizations. The Hall attributes the increased attendance to the interactive experiences offered, such as hands-on activities for children.

 

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  • Common Sense Red Deer
    published this page in News 2024-07-28 22:38:06 -0600