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RED DEER — COWBOYS , CULTURE & PICKLEBALL
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PICKLEBALL CANADA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
RED DEER | ALBERTA
By Wayne Kerr
Red Deer , Alberta , will be the home of the next
Pickleball Canada National Championship , Aug . 10-15 . When most people think of Alberta , they conjure up images of world-famous national parks , rodeos and cowboys .
Situated midway between Canada ’ s most famous national parks — Banff and Jasper — Alberta ’ s third largest city is , in fact , home to the Canadian Rodeo Finals . Yes , you ’ ll likely see some cowboy hats and boots as you mosey through the pretty downtown streets or meander along the banks of Red Deer River as it winds through this city of just over 100,000 residents .
You might be surprised to learn that Red Deer has its own symphony orchestra . There are several museums , including historic Fort Normandeau and the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame . You can visit multiple art galleries , many of which feature local and indigenous artists . Take in a live performance at Ignition Theater or the Memorial Center . In the mood to laugh ? Red Deer has its own improv troupe — Bull
Skit Comedy . Drop in for a cool one at Belly Hop Brewing or any one of a half dozen local breweries in the city . Shop at the Red Deer Public ( Farmers ) Market held every
Saturday . Of course , Red Deer is home to some amazing local eateries and