Home Front - March 18
New RDC executive
Red Deer College has elected its new student executive for the 2010-11 school year. The new lineup is headed by current student president Steven Kwasny. The rest of the executive team is made up of Elizabeth Hammel, internal vice-president; Shane Carey, academic vice-president, Hope Bruce, student life vice-president. Bruce is returning for a second term. Kwasny said each member of the team brings a strong sense of focus and dedication to students and their issues. The new executive takes over May 1.
Money for books
The Central Alberta Chapter of Trout Unlimited has donated money to enhance Red Deer College Library and Red Deer Public Library. The money is intended to buy both adult and children’s books on cold water fisheries to allow readers a better understanding of fish and their habitat, said Trout Unlimited spokesman Doug Pullan. The local chapter of Trout Unlimited has a mission to conserve, protect and restore Canada’s freshwater ecosystems and their cold water resources for current and future donations.
Health show
Free health testing, a series of health lectures and a diabetes expo are among the highlights of the first Health and Wellness Show being stage in the Prairie Pavilion at Westerner Park this weekend. The event features more than 80 exhibits and runs Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, $5 for children 4-11, and with younger children admitted free. Parking is $3 per vehicle. The first 200 people admitted daily will get a free gift bag. For more information go to www.albertahealthshows.com and check out the Red Deer tab.
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