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Healthy Living Expo celebrates 15 years

Event was held Saturday, Jan. 25

The Healthy Living Expo has been promoting health and wellness to the people of Red Deer for 15 years.

The 15th annual edition of the expo was held at Westerner Park's Harvest Centre on Saturday, Jan. 25. The event featured about 90 vendors and 4,000-5,000 attendees.

"This event is a really great way to introduce health and wellness to people in our community," said Rayna Heinzlmeir, the expo’s directing manager.

"People can come here and learn what's new and exciting, in addition to all of the classic stuff that works. There are tons of new vendors here this year, which is really cool — it's nice to see local business picking back up."

The event is held in late January to support those who have made New Year's resolutions to be healthier in 2025.

"Around this time of the month, some people find themselves not meeting the goals that they've set for themselves," Heinzlmeir explained.

"This is a nice little boost. Our event can remind them that they need to continue on their journey and that they're doing OK. They want to make themselves healthier. ... This is a great place to ask health professionals or finance professionals questions. Sometimes, it can be a little intimidating to watch into their businesses, so this is a great way to see what they offer."

In addition to the vendors, the expo featured a main stage was busy throughout the day. The stage featured planking and headstanding competitions, as well as dance, coaching and other fitness demonstrations.

"All day, people are showing off their skills. It's fun to see some of the fitness options that are out there," she said.

"We receive a lot of support from the community each year and we're really thankful for that. Every year is a really fun adventure."

For more information on the Healthy Living Expo, visit www.theexpo.ca.



Sean McIntosh

About the Author: Sean McIntosh

Sean joined the Red Deer Advocate team in the summer of 2017. Originally from Ontario, he worked in a small town of 2,000 in Saskatchewan for seven months before coming to Central Alberta.
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