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- OLIVER GETS THROUGH THE DEPRESSION
As a working-class neighborhood, Oliver was hard hit by the Great Depression, which was devastating to the manufacturing sector. This article looks at the lives of the citizens of Oliver as they muddled through those hard times - OLIVER'S STATELY HOMES
This article discusses some of the affluent homes built in the Oliver neighborhood during Edmonton's first housing boom, from 1905 to 1912. - PARKVALE
Parkvale Estates on the southwestern corner of Red Deer's river valley, was developed b the prestigious real estate firm of Micherner and Carscallen in 1905. - PIONEER BENDS HISTORIC RACIAL RULES
In 1949, the same year Jackie Robinson was blazing the trail for all future African American athletes, REALTOR Wayne Stephenson had the distinction of doing his part to end racial discrimination. - POSITIVITY AND RESILENCE CREATE SUCCESS
The story of how William (Bill) Rowbotham became a Realtor and appraiser is- simply put- remarkable. From a bleak existence living 18 months in a German prisoner of war (PoW) camp during World War II, he overcame tremendous obstacles. - PREMIER LOUGHEED OPENS WASKASOO PARK 'JEWEL' : 1984
Stretching more than 12 kilometres from Fort Normandeau and the Old Timers Picnic Grounds in the west to the large river bend and flats north¬east of the city, the park was so large that the official opening ceremonies took place at two different locations. - PROUD REALTOR® LOOKS BACK ON SUCCESS
Progressive is a word that can be used to describe both Chris Bolt’s career and himself. It’s been 35 years and counting since he became a member of the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®); - PROVINCE PONIES UP $21 MILLION FOR CENTRIUM: 1988
In 1988, perhaps inspired by the provincial 75th anniversary celebrations in 1980, Red Deer decided to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of the city. - R.B. WELLIVER
One of the most popular winter pastimes in Central Alberta is curling. One of the most outstanding of Red Deer's early curlers was Robert Barclay (Bert) Welliver, who owned a real estate and insurance business for 40 years. - RAIL YARD RELOCATION OPENS LAND FOR DEVELOPMENT: 1991
In November 1990, almost 100 years to the day after the railroad first reached Red Deer, the Canadian Pacific Railway began moving its tracks to a new location on the west side of the city.