16 Weekends of Fun in Central Alberta
Sylvan Lake: Monday, 12 May 2008 09:53
Today, the newly formed Central Alberta Tourism Committee officially launched its 2008 marketing campaign. The marketing campaign is called Alberta Sweet 16, and highlights sixteen weekends of events, family activities, festivals, rodeos and more in Central Alberta.
Lacombe Country Singer Nominated for a Juno!
Lacombe: Thursday, 21 February 2008 00:00
Gord Bamford’s latest album “Honkytonks And Heartaches” has been honoured with a nomination for a 2008 JUNO in the category “Country Recording Of The Year”. The nomination is a first for the Lacombe, Alberta resident, and represents another page in the success story that has been building since the September release of “Honkytonks And Heartaches”.
Yellowbird nominated for a Juno
Ponoka: Wednesday, 20 February 2008 00:00
Shane Yellowbird, from Hobbema, continues to climb the country ladder and was recently nominated for a Juno. The Juno’s are Canada’s Music awards and Yellowbird who went to school in Ponoka was nominated for country recording of the year for his debut album ‘Life is Calling My Name.’
Winterfest 2008 was a ‘splashing’ success!
Sylvan Lake: Saturday, 16 February 2008 00:00
When it comes to donating to good causes, the residents of Sylvan Lake jump right in!
In fact, 33 of them jumped right into a freezing Sylvan Lake on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Annual Polar Bear Dip. Mother Nature tried her best to cooperate for the day. The sun was shining, but the wind was seriously frosty and blowing with brute force!
Tourism Red Deer Unveils 2008 Visitors Guide
City of Red Deer: Monday, 28 January 2008 00:00
Today, Ron Lines, Chair, Tourism Red Deer Board of Directors and Darren Kuz, Executive Director unveiled the 2008 Red Deer and Area Official Visitors Guide.