August 25, 2010: Legislative Services - Pre-election Meetings for Potential Candidates

• 12 noon to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Meetings will take place at the Crimson Star Meeting Room in City Hall
• Provides an overview of basic election processes and issues
• Please RSVP to Legislative and Governance Services at 403-342-8132 or legislativeservicesreddeer.ca

August 31, 2010: Government of Alberta's Prospective Councillors Training Workshop

• 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Capri Hotel & Convention Centre, Palermo Room, 3310-50 Avenue
• For more information visit the Event Page

September 9, 2010: Electionforum.ca Training Session for School Board Candidates

• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Red Deer Public Library's Waskasoo-Kiwanis Meeting Room
• Please RSVP to Candice at 403-755-1134 or cmarchandrdpl.org

September 20, 2010: Nomination Day

• Nominations must be submitted to the Legislative and Governance Services office, 2nd Floor, City Hall between 8 a.m. and 12 noon

September 22, 2010: Legislative Services - Candidate's Information Meeting

• 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Crimson Star Meeting Room, City Hall
• All candidates are strongly encouraged to attend
• Please RSVP to Legislative and Governance Services at 403-342-8132 or legislativeservicesreddeer.ca

Public Forums

September 28, 2010: Election ReThink: A Community Discussion

• 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• RDC Four Centres Learning Common - 2nd Floor
• Join other citizens and civic election candidates for "kitchen table talks" about local issues. 
• Get beyond speeches, statements and yes/no questions to more in-depth understanding of election issues.
• Candidates and volunteer facilitators are encouraged to contact ReThink communications coordinator Lorne Daniel by email: lornedanielshaw.ca
• For more info, visit the ReThink Red Deer events page

September 30, 2010: Golden Circle City Council Election Forum

• 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Golden Circle Seniors Rescource Centre, 4620-47a Ave
• Election Forum to include candidates for Mayor and City Council
• Informal meet & greet before 1:00 p.m.
• Click here for more info

September 30, 2010: Red Deer College Student's Association Election Forum - this event has been cancelled

• 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Room 2501 (second floor) Red Deer College
• Directions will given upon entrance to the front doors
• Public parking available in lots 'P' (north of arts centre) and 'C' (north of library)
• Hosted by the Students Association of Red Deer College
• Each candidate will speak for a few minutes about their campaign, followed by Q&A and debates
• For more information, contact Shane Carey: shane.careyrdc.ab.ca or 403-356-4971.

October 5, 2010: Voters' Workshop

• 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Snell Auditorium, Red Deer Public Library (Downtown Branch)
• Hosted by Red Deer Native Friendship Centre
• Workshop for voters in the community, followed by bannock stew dinner from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Community members are encouraged to contact Tanya Schur at the Red Deer Native Friendship Centre for more information: 403-340-0020 or by email: commongroundrdnfs.com

October 5, 2010: Aboriginal Community & Election Candidates Talking Circle

• 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Snell Auditorium, Red Deer Public Library (Downtown Branch)
• Hosted by Red Deer Native Friendship Centre
• Aboriginal citizens are invited to join civic election candidates in a cultural "talking circle" to learn about local issues by listening to one another's stories. Election candidates will learn more about the Aboriginal culture and respond to the questions and concerns shared by the community.
• The talking circle is a ceremony that follows a set protocol. The circle is a sacred place we gather based on respect and honesty. It is the place we go to share, learn and grow. It is a place where people share equality and are welcome to speak about their own experience from the heart. Anything that is said in the talking circle stays in that circle. The feather or talking stick is used to ensure that everyone has their chance to say something. This dialogue process is intended to help us move to a more in-depth understanding of election issues and understand our roles within our community.
• Candidates and community members are encouraged to contact Tanya Schur at the Red Deer Native Friendship Centre for more information: 403-340-0020 or by email: commongroundrdnfs.com

October 6, 2010: City Of Red Deer Election Information Session (Election Forum)

• 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• The Hub Red Deer 4936 Ross Street
• Hosted by CARS (Cougars for Self Advocacy) and the Hub on Ross

October 6, 2010: Red Deer Construction Association Forum

• 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Red Deer Lodge
• Hosted by Red Deer Construction Association, Central Alberta Real Estate Association, & Canadian Home Builders Association of Central Alberta
• The purpose of this forum is to give an opportunity for members of the above associations to address the political candidates with any industry related questions or concerns they may have. This forum will also give an opportunity for our candidates to better understand the roles of these associations and the economic role they play in the community.

October 6, 2010: Red Deer Public School Board candidate forum

• 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Margaret Parsons Theatre, Red Deer College
• Hosted by Red Deer Local 60, Alberta Teachers' Association
• An opportunity for members of the public to come and hear the Public School Board Candidates' viewpoints on educational issues and to ask questions.

October 7, 2010: Municipal Election Forum hosted by Red Deer Chamber of Commerce

• 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Red Deer Lodge
• Platform presentations by each mayoral and city council candidate, with a question and answer period to follow
• Open to the public, free of charge, no RSVP required

October 13, 2010: Environmental Forum

• 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame High School, 50 Lees Street
• Hosted by Kerry Wood Nature Centre & Red Deer River Naturalists
• For more information, click here, and for an itinerary of the event, click here

October 14, 2010: Public School Trustee Election Forum

• 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Golden Circle Seniors Rescource Centre, 4620-47a Ave
• Contact Andrew at 403-343-6074 for more information

October 14, 2010: Michener Services POWER Council Forum - this event has been cancelled

• 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Roland Michener Recreation Centre (theatre)
• Question and answer session, open to everyone
• The POWER Council is made up of individuals who reside at Michener Services and who are active in speaking up for their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
• For more information, contact Tanja Baker, Citizenship Involvement Coordinator for the Michener Services POWER Council, at tanja.bakergov.ab.ca or 403-340-5626

Time to Vote!

Advanced Voting: Takes place at the Recreation Centre's Sportsman Room, #4501 - 47 A Ave, Red Deer, AB

• October 2, 2010 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• October 8, 2010 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• October 9, 2010 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• October 15, 2010 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• October 16, 2010 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

October 18, 2010: Election Day

• 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.