Fort Normandeau, Dyeing Wool | Tourism Red Deer
Ever wondered how to dye wool red with a natural dye? Carrie Somerville from Fort Normandeau shows us how it was done in Central Alberta's past.
Ft Normandeau
Fort Normandeau is an historic site located a short distance east of Red Deer. The fort was built around an existing stopping house where travelers crossed the Red Deer River. The structure was built in response to the Duck Lake Massacre and subsequent North West Rebellion in 1885. The area however remained peaceful and the fort soon became a North West Mounted Police post. The site has been rebuilt/restored and there is an interpretive centre and picnic site on the grounds.
Shadow Light Productions was commissioned to produce this interpretive video for the facility.
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The Jungle Farm
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RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre
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Discovery Wildlife Park
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Historic Markerville
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Historic Fort Normandeau
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Red Deer, Alberta - Lantern St. - Timelapse
Driving from Lantern street to Highway 2 in Red Deer, Alberta.
Red Deer is a city in Central Alberta, Canada. It is located near the midpoint of the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor and is surrounded by Red Deer County. It is Alberta's third-most-populous city – after Calgary and Edmonton. The city is located in aspen parkland, a region of rolling hills that is home to oil, grain, and cattle production. It is a centre for oil and agriculture distribution, and the surrounding region is a major centre for petrochemical production. Red Deer had a population of 100,418 as of the Canada 2016 census making Red Deer Alberta's third city to surpass a population count of 100,000 people.
Prior to European settlement, the area was a gathering place that was inhabited by Aboriginal tribes including the Blackfoot, Plains Cree and Stoney. European fur traders began passing through the area in the late eighteenth century. Into this ethnic mix, the Métis peoples also emerged.
A native trail ran from Montana in the south across the Bow River near Calgary and on to Fort Edmonton. About halfway between Calgary and Edmonton, the trail crossed the Red Deer River at a wide, stony shallow used by First Nations peoples and bison, commonly known as buffalo, since ancient times. The shallows, now known as the Old Red Deer Crossing, are about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) upstream from the present City of Red Deer.
With the establishment of Fort Calgary by the North-West Mounted Police in 1875, traffic increased along what was by then known as the Calgary and Edmonton Trail. After the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Calgary, traffic along the C & E trail increased substantially. A trading post and stopping house were built at the Crossing in 1882 and a permanent settlement began to develop around it.
During the 1885 Riel Rebellion (also known as the North-West Rebellion), the Canadian militia constructed Fort Normandeau at the Crossing. The fort was later taken over by the North-West Mounted Police who used it until 1893.
With the decimation of the bison by hunters, the Aboriginal tribes who relied on them for food, clothing and shelter were also in decline. The fertile lands around the Red Deer River were attractive to farmers and ranchers. One early settler, the Reverend Leonard Gaetz, gave a half-share of 1,240 acres (5.0 km2) he had acquired to the Calgary and Edmonton Railway to develop a bridge over the river and a townsite. As a result, the Crossing was gradually abandoned. The first train from Calgary to Edmonton passed through Red Deer in 1891.
Red Deer celebrates Centennial Homecoming weekend.
Red Deer celebrates 100 years in 2013. On Canada Day long weekend the city celebrated the homecoming weekend with pancake breakfast, Centennial Grove dedication, live re-enactments around downtown and more. Alberta Celtic Rockers St. James' Gate performed at Lindsay Thurber BBQ later in the day. The weekend centred around an water themed light installation called River of Lights, at Fort Normandeau and a light show on the Water Tower.
Fort Normandeau Days
Kyle Polanski was at Fort Normandeau to learn more about the area itself and to find out what's in store on August 23rd & 24th.
Ramada Inn & Suites Red Deer - Red Deer Hotels, Canada
Ramada Inn & Suites Red Deer 3 Stars hotel in Red Deer, Canada Within US Travel Directory Located in Red Deer, Alberta, this hotel is a 5-minute drive to Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. It features a modern gym and an indoor pool with water-slide and a hot tub.Every guest room at the Red Deer Ramada Inn is equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Free Wi-Fi is included.Ramada Inn and Suites Red Deer features a business center and free local area shuttle. A hot continental breakfast is served daily and a manager’s reception is offered on select nights. BBQ facilities are provided for guest use.
Edgar Industrial Park and historic Fort Normandeau are within a 10 minutes’ drive of the Red Deer Ramada Inn and Suites.
The Kerry Woods Nature Center is also 10 minutes away.
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Red Deer Green Deer anti-litter program launch
A City of Red Deer and community effort to clean up litter left behind over winter, Green Deer runs until June 20th. Registering can be done in person at the Recreation or Collicutt Centres or by calling 403-309-8411. Upcoming campaign events include a neighbourhood-based Green Deer weekend May 15th and 16th with a Great Communities Barbeque and Dance Party May 16th at Bower Ponds from 3-5 p.m., the Red Deer River Clean-up June 6th and the TD Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up Sept. 19th. Please see related video at reddeeradvocate.com.
Driving in Red Deer, Alberta - Winter - Timelapse
Driving in Red Deer, Alberta. Highway 11 - 67th - Gaetz -2A - Lantern ave.
Red Deer is a city in Central Alberta, Canada. It is located near the midpoint of the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor and is surrounded by Red Deer County. It is Alberta's third-most-populous city – after Calgary and Edmonton. The city is located in aspen parkland, a region of rolling hills that is home to oil, grain, and cattle production. It is a centre for oil and agriculture distribution, and the surrounding region is a major centre for petrochemical production. Red Deer had a population of 100,418 as of the Canada 2016 census making Red Deer Alberta's third city to surpass a population count of 100,000 people.
Prior to European settlement, the area was a gathering place that was inhabited by Aboriginal tribes including the Blackfoot, Plains Cree and Stoney. European fur traders began passing through the area in the late eighteenth century. Into this ethnic mix, the Métis peoples also emerged.
A native trail ran from Montana in the south across the Bow River near Calgary and on to Fort Edmonton. About halfway between Calgary and Edmonton, the trail crossed the Red Deer River at a wide, stony shallow used by First Nations peoples and bison, commonly known as buffalo, since ancient times. The shallows, now known as the Old Red Deer Crossing, are about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) upstream from the present City of Red Deer.
With the establishment of Fort Calgary by the North-West Mounted Police in 1875, traffic increased along what was by then known as the Calgary and Edmonton Trail. After the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Calgary, traffic along the C & E trail increased substantially. A trading post and stopping house were built at the Crossing in 1882 and a permanent settlement began to develop around it.
During the 1885 Riel Rebellion (also known as the North-West Rebellion), the Canadian militia constructed Fort Normandeau at the Crossing. The fort was later taken over by the North-West Mounted Police who used it until 1893.
With the decimation of the bison by hunters, the Aboriginal tribes who relied on them for food, clothing and shelter were also in decline. The fertile lands around the Red Deer River were attractive to farmers and ranchers. One early settler, the Reverend Leonard Gaetz, gave a half-share of 1,240 acres (5.0 km2) he had acquired to the Calgary and Edmonton Railway to develop a bridge over the river and a townsite. As a result, the Crossing was gradually abandoned. The first train from Calgary to Edmonton passed through Red Deer in 1891.
Tour of Alberta - Red Deer
On September 4, the second stage of the Tour of Alberta travelled from Innisfail to Red Deer. Racers zoom past as they complete 3 laps through downtown Red Deer.
Cria's First Steps
This baby alpaca learned to stand & walk very quickly after a few fumbles :) This was on windy day in spring 2009 in Alberta, Canada.
Awash with problems on the river
Red Deer River sailors looking to use Fort Normandeau as their launching spot for a lazy day of floating are being warned to stick to the rules.
Unfortunately, the fort on the site of the original Red Deer River crossing has become too popular over the years. Sun-seeking river lovers have come armed with anything that floats and created parking mayhem and strained relations with nearby property owners.
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Red Deer, Alberta
Red Deer is a city in Central Alberta, Canada. It is located near the midpoint of the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor and is surrounded by Red Deer County. It is Alberta's third-most-populous city – after Calgary and Edmonton. The city is located in aspen parkland, a region of rolling hills that is home to oil, grain, and cattle production. It is a centre for oil and agriculture distribution, and the surrounding region is a major centre for petrochemical production. According to its 2015 municipal census, Red Deer's population is now 100,807.
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Red Deer City Hall
Volunteer Producer Calvin Dyck looks into the evolution of Red Deer's present City Hall.
Canada Day Fireworks Timberlea 2016
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Fort Battleford, Saskatchewan, North West Mountain Police Mounties cannon demonstration (shot), 2009/08/13
Dianne - the importance of the Remembering the Children event
The Remembering the Children Society hosted the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada on June 6 - 8, 2013 at Red Deer College & Fort Normandeau just outside Red Deer, Alberta.
2015 Inductee - Hugh McPherson
2015 Multisport Builder
Hugh McPherson has made a tremendous and long-term commitment to sport, both locally and across Alberta, for most of his lifetime.
As a school teacher and administrator, his initial contributions were made as a coach in the education system for more than 20 years.
In the community, he served on many committees including the City of Red Deer's Parks, Recreation and Culture Board from 1981 to 1985. During his time as Chair of this Board, he served on the Waskasoo Park Policy Committee - which was responsible for overseeing the master plan for the Waskasoo Park including: Riverbend Golf Course and Recreation Area, Fort Normandeau, Heritage Ranch, McKenzie Trails, Bower Ponds, Kerry Wood Nature Centre and the extensive walking and biking trails that link our communities in Red Deer.
Hugh served on the Red Deer Games Foundation for more than 25 years and was also active with the Red Deer Games Society, the Red Deer College Athletic Advisory Board, and is currently serving on the 2019 Canada Winter Games Board of Directors.
Provincially, Hugh was the Zone 4 Representative of the Alberta Sport Council, and helped with the transition when it became its successor, Alberta Sport Recreation Parks & Wildlife Foundation. He was involved with their Games programs and served as a board director on the committees for the Alberta Games in 1988, the Alberta Special Olympics Summer Games in 1993, the Alberta Summer Games in 2006 and the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. He was also a member of the Protocol Committee for the 1998 Alberta Summer Games.
As a member of the Alberta Sport Council, Hugh served as the Chair for the Standing Committee for the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. He was instrumental in the relocation of the Hall to Red Deer and the development of the current permanent facility - serving on both the Building and Fundraising committees. Once the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame formed its own Society, Hugh served as vice chair on the Board from 1994-1999.
Hugh also volunteered with the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the LPGA Canadian Open Golf Tournament, and was chair of the Youth and Volunteer Centre in Red Deer.
In recognition of Hugh's leadership and years of dedication to sport, he has been honoured with the 2003 Alberta School Administrators Leadership Award, the 2005 Alberta Centennial Award for Sport and Recreation, and the 2011 City of Red Deer Lifetime Sports Achievement Award.
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HONEY BEES
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