Public Forums for Red Deer's 2010 Municipal Election:

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 Senior 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

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 Society
• 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