2016 Annual Report Thank You for Being Since 1891, Westerner Park Has Been a Place for Central Albertans to Gather and Celebrate Community Events

4847A 19 Street, Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7 P 403.343.7800 F 403.341.4699 westernerpark.ca

2016 ANNUAL REPORT THANK YOU FOR BEING SINCE 1891, WESTERNER PARK HAS BEEN A PLACE FOR CENTRAL ALBERTANS TO GATHER AND CELEBRATE COMMUNITY EVENTS. PART OF From its roots in agriculture to its present status as one of Western Canada’s finest multi-use facilities, Westerner Park embodies the pioneer “can-do” spirit of the region. As a community-minded non-profit organization, we are committed to creating sustainable environments and a sustainable business model to ensure the long-term continuation of the organization and the land from which our spirit was born. Each year, more than 1.5 million visitors come through our gates to celebrate over 1,500 unique events. From weddings and banquets to hockey games and agricultural shows, we continue to be there as Central Albertans gather to share in their most memorable moments. It’s an honour to have been the hub of such a large and dynamic community for so many years. Our legacy is always in mind as we work to ensure Westerner Park remains “Your destination for celebration™” for generations to come.

VISION Western Canada’s event centre...your home for celebration!

MISSION To provide premier facilities and services for trade, agriculture, sports and entertainment, conferences and meetings, generating economic benefits for Central Alberta. TABLE OF CONTENTS

THIS HAS BEEN A SPECIAL YEAR FOR WESTERNER PARK AS WE MARKED OUR 125TH ANNIVERSARY. THE 2016 ANNUAL REPORT WILL CELEBRATE OUR ACHIEVEMENTS WHILE REMEMBERING OUR PAST AND CREATING A COMMEMORATIVE DOCUMENT.

3 LET’S MAKE HISTORY – TOGETHER! 4 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 5 MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 7 RICH HISTORY, STRONG FUTURE 8 PARADE FUN FOR ALL 9 CELEBRATE YOUR “INNER WESTERNER” 13 HELPING OUR PARTNERS SUCCEED 14 LEADING FACILITIES, QUALITY EVENTS 15 STAR-STUDDED ENTERTAINMENT 17 A CULTURE OF GIVING BACK 18 UPGRADING RESPONSIBLY 19 FORWARD LOOKING 20 COLLABORATING WITH OUR PARTNERS 22 OUR PEOPLE 24 2016 SERVICE AWARDS 25 VOLUNTEERS & SHAREHOLDERS 30 FINANCIALS LET’S MAKE HISTORY – TOGETHER!

WESTERNER EXPOSITION ASSOCIATION CELEBRATED ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY ON OCTOBER 31, 2016! For 125 years, Westerner Park has been a celebration of everything it means to be “Central Alberta.” Born from a sense of community and a commitment to agriculture, Westerner Park has always been guided by the people, for the people. Fueled by pride in the region, its people and its potential, Westerner Park embodies the tenacity, determination and strength that defines the pioneer spirit. That spirit continues to drive us today as we address the changing needs of a growing community. Westerner Park is a physical representation of the spirit of Central Alberta, blending tradition with vision, rural with urban, and agriculture with entertainment, all the while holding true to a sense of anticipation and excitement for the future yet to come. Throughout 2016 we celebrated our rich history while highlighting the community that supports us. Westerner Park worked with the community to encourage involvement from the people, organizations and businesses of Central Alberta in celebrating our milestone anniversary. After working with the community for over 125 years, we are proud to be your “destination for celebration.” Let’s Make History!

Milestone The Red Deer Agricultural Society was organized on October 31, 1881. Rev. Leonard Gaetz was the first president and John Jost Gaetz the first secretary-treasurer.

2 3 LET’S MAKE HISTORY – TOGETHER!

WESTERNER EXPOSITION ASSOCIATION CELEBRATED ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY ON OCTOBER 31, 2016! For 125 years, Westerner Park has been a celebration of everything it means to be “Central Alberta.” Born from a sense of community and a commitment to agriculture, Westerner Park has always been guided by the people, for the people. Fueled by pride in the region, its people and its potential, Westerner Park embodies the tenacity, determination and strength that defines the pioneer spirit. That spirit continues to drive us today as we address the changing needs of a growing community. Westerner Park is a physical representation of the spirit of Central Alberta, blending tradition with vision, rural with urban, and agriculture with entertainment, all the while holding true to a sense of anticipation and excitement for the future yet to come. Throughout 2016 we celebrated our rich history while highlighting the community that supports us. Westerner Park worked with the community to encourage involvement from the people, organizations and businesses of Central Alberta in celebrating our milestone anniversary. After working with the community for over 125 years, we are proud to be your“Your “destination destination forfor celebration.”celebration™” Let’s. Let’s Make Make History! History!

Milestone The Red Deer Agricultural Society was organized on October 31, 1881. Rev. Leonard Gaetz was the first president and John Jost Gaetz the first secretary-treasurer.

2 3 MESSAGE FROM THE MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

IT GIVES ME GREAT PLEASURE TO PRESENT OUR 125TH ANNIVERSARY 2016 ANNUAL REPORT. CELEBRATION, HISTORY AND COMMUNITY PRIDE. THESE WERE THE WORDS I HEARD TIME AND AGAIN THIS COMMEMORATIVE REPORT IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE OUR SUCCESSES AND DURING OUR REMARKABLE YEAR, OUR 125TH ANNIVERSARY! EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION FOR THOSE WHO MAKE WESTERNER PARK SO VITAL TO OUR COMMUNITY. I begin this message with a focus on our people – the tireless support from the Board of Directors guides Throughout 2016, Westerner Park’s 125th anniversary celebration was tied into everything we did – from the me in our steady course of corporate responsibility and facility improvements. Also, we could not keep 2016 MasterCard Memorial Cup in May, Westerner Days Fair & Exposition in July, Westerner Championship presenting top-notch celebrations and successful events without our staff and volunteers, our stakeholders Dairy Showcase in October to the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo in November. and sponsors, and our community members who recognize Westerner Park as a meaningful gathering place. With 125 years of cooperation and collaboration under our belts, we innovate by looking ahead and While serving as President and Board Chair, it was heartening to see the community continue to encourage we nurture our western heritage by respecting our past. us, especially in light of economic conditions experienced this past year in Central Alberta. One example of this encouragement was the support that local businesses demonstrated for the Red Deer Motors North This annual report is our way of reporting back to you, the ones who make a difference for Westerner American Pony Chuckwagon Championships during Westerner Days. Park, from our day-to-day operations and planning, through the seasons and achievements, to the epic celebrations and highlights that make our commitment worthwhile. I thank each and every one of you. We involve the community and seek input when making decisions that affect the direction and overall vision of our organization. We continue to engage the community for feedback that will keep us focused New sponsors joined existing ones in 2016. I am always pleased to see Central Alberta businesses support on any areas where expectations have yet to be met. We’re grateful for the community feedback and have each other and again this year, the passion of our community was evident, proven by the success of our used it to assist with our planning over the past year. events and facility upgrades. Sponsors that remain committed and new sponsors that join us demonstrate a confidence in our organization and in the vibrancy of our community. We strive to improve our “guest experience” during every event we host. Westerner Park promises to continue our commitment to creating world-class, big city events, with small town hospitality. We feel strongly that We continue to listen to you, to ask for your feedback and then act on your suggestions. To build on the in order to honour the past, we need to plan for the future. Our mission is to deliver premier facilities and connections we have created, we had some fun with a new Westerner Days campaign called “Celebrate services for trade, agriculture, sports and entertainment, conferences and meetings, all while generating Your Inner Westerner.” And you did just that, with encouraging praise during this year’s events. economic benefits for Central Alberta. This has guided our actions in the past, for the present, and moving In 2016, we formed a new partnership with Red Deer College. In support of the Queens Hockey team, the forward into the future. Let’s keep making history! ENMAX Centrium will be home ice for the next two years. Players will practice and host games with us until they can move to their permanent home, the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in the fall of 2018. Our collective success through the year was not from coincidence or luck, but from a blend of careful planning and bold decision making. In 1891 our origins were humble, as many new ventures are, but after 125 years, we’ve learned quite a bit – about the power of people and our community. While we reflect on 125 years of history, from a series of “firsts” for our organization to our current venue enhancement, we will continue to look to the future. Graham Heron President I am proud to be connected to such a historically rooted and equally forward thinking organization, and I feel strongly that we will celebrate many more Westerner Park anniversaries together.

Ben Antifaiff Chief Executive Officer and General Manager

4 5 MESSAGE FROM THE MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Ben Antifaiff Chief Executive Officer and General Manager

4 5 RICH HISTORY, STRONG FUTURE

WESTERNER PARK WAS BUSY CREATING MORE MILESTONES DURING OUR 125TH YEAR, AND WE HAD PLENTY OF SUPPORT FROM OUR COMMUNITY!

Our year was made special with an exceptional honour from The City of Red Deer – a proclamation that states October 31 will be known as Westerner Park Day. This recognition commends 125 years of work, contributions and accomplishments supported by our staff and volunteers at Westerner Exposition Association. Westerner Park Day is a tribute to bringing the community together – to enjoy convention, trade shows, agriculture, entertainment and sporting events. To commemorate our 125th anniversary, we installed a photographic mural in the foyer of the ENMAX Centrium, one that captures our prolific history of community activities. We encourage all Central Albertans to enjoy the mural when attending events in the ENMAX Centrium.

More celebrations! We weren’t alone in marking a milestone in 2016. We had fun delivering cakes to an impressive list of organizations welcomed by Westerner Park: • Red Deer Sportsman & Outdoor Adventure Show 50 years • Electric Garage 10 years • Central Alberta Quilters Guild 25 years • Mane Event 10 years • Red Deer & District Kennel Club 230 events • Alberta Home Educators Association 30 years Celebrating 125 Years of History! In 2016 Westerner Park commemorated, upgraded, refreshed and – of course – celebrated. We’re glad you were with us, to enjoy every moment! 1891-2016

Milestone In 2001 a partnership was formed with ENMAX Energy Corporation, a connection that secured a source of electricity and naming rights for our ENMAX Centrium. That strong bond continues today.

6 7 RICH HISTORY, STRONG FUTURE

WESTERNER PARK WAS BUSY CREATING MORE MILESTONES DURING OUR 125TH YEAR, AND WE HAD PLENTY OF SUPPORT FROM OUR COMMUNITY!

Milestone In 2001 a partnership was formed with ENMAX Energy Corporation, a connection that secured a source of electricity and naming rights for our ENMAX Centrium. That strong bond continues today.

6 7 CELEBRATE YOUR “INNER WESTERNER”!

WE’VE COME A LONG WAY SINCE RED DEER’S FIRST FALL FAIR WAS HELD ON OCTOBER 11, 1892. OUR LONG-STANDING TRADITION CONTINUES AND WE’RE PROUD TO BRING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER IN CELEBRATION YEAR AFTER YEAR.

Westerner Days welcomes nearly 100,000 people from across Alberta and beyond every July to enjoy world-class, family-friendly events. Westerner Days is Central Alberta’s largest summer celebration with rides, music, entertainment, four nights of fireworks, and pony chuckwagon races over five days of fun.

HOW DID YOU CELEBRATE YOUR “INNER WESTERNER”? To strengthen on your emotional connection with Westerner Days, this year was about embracing your “inner Westerner”! To let us know how Westerner Days has become a part of your personal story, we invited you to share your traditions and rituals through your PARADE FUN FOR ALL images and stories. Your feedback was inspiring! “My daughter and I went on Thursday and we had a blast! There is so much to do and see! We had the ride-all-day bands that include HOW DO YOU KICK OFF 125 YEARS OF CELEBRATION? admission and it was definitely worth the $34. We got there at With a parade, of course! Take an array of colourful marching bands, dignitaries, floats, collector This is how noon and stayed until they shut the rides down. The fireworks this vehicles, horse hitches and other livestock entries. Add more than 30,000 people to line our Casandra year were amazing as well! And the free concerts were awesome! downtown streets, and cheer on the Westerner Days Fair & Exposition parade. celebrated: My daughter and I saw Salt n Peppa with DJ Spinderella and I also went Friday night to the Stampeders and Prism concert with my th Presented by Express Employment Professionals, this year’s parade featured a special 125 mom. Great job to everyone who was a part of this and we can’t Anniversary category while highlighting 125 years of transportation and agriculture. Both old wait to go next year!” and new friends showed up on July 20 to help kick off the celebrations. “Great fair and very much appreciate the children entertainment We rely on our dedicated volunteers. We couldn’t have done it without the hard work and options. The family-friendly areas in the Harvest Centre are dedication of the 60+ volunteers of the Westerner Park Parade and Judging Committee so wonderful! It’s great to be able to take a break from the sun as well as our Westerner Park staff. Every year, volunteers work closely with our staff and And here’s and get the kids into a clean, air-conditioned building to cool the community to ensure an unforgettable opening to Westerner Days. Some things never Faye’s “Inner down and have more fun. Such a great variety of activities for change, like down-home Westerner Park celebrations. Westerner”: kids of all ages and the Calm Room is an excellent addition! Thank you Westerner Park!”

Milestone Milestone In 1918, Katherine Stinson celebrated her “inner Westerner” by making the first airplane landing in front Red Deer’s first fall fair was held in the Wilkins Block on Ross Street on October 11, 1892. of the Red Deer Fair’s grandstand.

8 9 CELEBRATE YOUR “INNER WESTERNER”!

8 9 We had 125 reasons to celebrate Westerner Days in 2016! Our TD Main Stage lineup featured eight “Olymel is proud to once again sponsor the Share the Fair program. It gives us top-notch artists and four nights of boot-stomping performances – all free with gate admission: great pleasure to give back to the City of Red Deer and our employees, as some of our fellow citizens and their children may not be able to attend the fair due to • The Washboard Union • Salt n Pepa • USS illness. Thank you Westerner Park and thank you Red Deer for supporting Olymel.” • Chad Brownlee • The Stampeders • Moist Rob Ackerblade, Plant Manager, Olymel Red Deer • DJ Spinderella • Prism “The Share the Fair program with Ronald McDonald House is a wonderful idea, More music, more entertainment – all in the Bud Barn and Beer Gardens: it allows our families of sick children to experience a piece of the fair when • Shiv Shanks • Charlie Jacobson • Jamie Woodfin otherwise they could not.” • Christian Hudson • Domino • Trinity Bradshaw Linda Caponpon, Coordinator of Volunteer and Recreation Programs Ronald McDonald House Charities® Central Alberta • Cole Malone Mike’s Hard Lounge hosted Aussie Rules Duelling Pianos and On the Mark DJ Productions! Westerner Days Fair & Exposition is an annual delight – rides, food, friends and fun. For those with financial constraints, our We All Play program provides admission and parking passes to Central Alberta families. Stantec sponsors their charity of choice, Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre, and offers Aspire families a much-needed RED DEER MOTORS Another huge success – the 18th Annual Westerner Park Tarp Auction attracted break from the daily demands of a child with special needs. local business, eager to support this year’s event by raising an impressive NORTH AMERICAN With We All Play’s continued success, NOVA Chemicals has extended their partnership $132,550 for the pony chuckwagon drivers and prize purse. New sponsors PONY CHUCKWAGON and signed on as a three-year sponsor, along with their charity of choice, Family Services joined existing sponsors, once again showing the passion of our community CHAMPIONSHIPS of Central Alberta. to participate in an annual Westerner Days tradition. “Community is at the heart of everything we do at Stantec and We All Play Cheered on by nearly 4,000 spectators each night, 56 drivers kicked up some is an initiative that fits perfectly into our corporate values. We are excited dust at the Red Deer Motors North American Pony Chuckwagon Championships, presented by 96.5 CKFM and Walway Waste Management Inc. But what’s a little to provide support to families with the Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre dust when vying for the coveted North American Championship buckle and trophy! so they can have a day of worry-free fun and can create new memories at the Westerner Days Fair & Exposition.” A NEW TRADITION Introduced in 2015, we gave the community one more reason to come together Todd Simenson, Regional Leader, Alberta North & Territories region – OUR MORNING at our Morning of Faith. On Sunday, Westerner Days offered a non-denominational OF FAITH service before the grounds opened to the general public. Non-perishable food “Thank you to Westerner Park for creating the ‘We All Play’ program, and donations were gratefully accepted for Red Deer Food Bank Society. to Stantec for their tremendous community support. Over the past three years, 200 hundred families who have children with special needs have been able HOP-ON SHUTTLE We made it even easier for you to enjoy the festivities by providing an off-site lot to participate in Westerner Days the same as anyone else would – without to park your vehicle, and we saved your energy for the fun with a hop-on shuttle financial barriers, and included in this terrific community fun activity!” that took guests directly to and from the admission gate. Michelle Sluchinski, Executive Director, Aspire Special Needs Resources Centre

SHARING Now in its third year, our Share the Fair program, in partnership with Olymel, “As an agency, participating in the We All Play program means so very much AND CARING offered the opportunity for kids that are not able to attend the fair to experience to the families and clients we serve. To have Westerner Park and Nova Chemicals Westerner Days. Westerner Park and Olymel representatives along with various come together to help vulnerable families access the fair is a perfect example entertainers from this year’s event performed for patients at the Ronald of community collaboration.” McDonald House Central Alberta and the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Leanne Landry, Manager of Community Relations, Family Services of Central Alberta

Milestone Milestone Shareholders of the Red Deer Exhibition Association voted on April 6, 1976 to relocate the fairground to a large The first annual Red Deer horse sale was held at the fairgrounds in March of 1927. new site on the southern edge of the City.

10 11 We had 125 reasons to celebrate Westerner Days in 2016! Our TD Main Stage lineup featured eight “Olymel is proud to once again sponsor the Share the Fair program. It gives us top-notch artists and four nights of boot-stomping performances – all free with gate admission: great pleasure to give back to the City of Red Deer and our employees, as some of our fellow citizens and their children may not be able to attend the fair due to • The Washboard Union • Salt n Pepa • USS illness. Thank you Westerner Park and thank you Red Deer for supporting Olymel.” • Chad Brownlee • The Stampeders • Moist Rob Ackerblade, Plant Manager, Olymel Red Deer • DJ Spinderella • Prism “The Share the Fair program with Ronald McDonald House is a wonderful idea, More music, more entertainment – all in the Bud Barn and Beer Gardens: it allows our families of sick children to experience a piece of the fair when • Shiv Shanks • Charlie Jacobson • Jamie Woodfin otherwise they could not.” • Christian Hudson • Domino • Trinity Bradshaw Linda Caponpon, Coordinator of Volunteer and Recreation Programs Ronald McDonald House Charities® Central Alberta • Cole Malone Mike’s Hard Lounge hosted Aussie Rules Duelling Pianos and On the Mark DJ Productions! Westerner Days Fair & Exposition is an annual delight – rides, food, friends and fun. For those with financial constraints, our We All Play program provides admission and parking passes to Central Alberta families. Stantec sponsors their charity of choice, Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre, and offers Aspire families a much-needed RED DEER MOTORS Another huge success – the 18th Annual Westerner Park Tarp Auction attracted break from the daily demands of a child with special needs. local business, eager to support this year’s event by raising an impressive NORTH AMERICAN With We All Play’s continued success, NOVA Chemicals has extended their partnership $132,550 for the pony chuckwagon drivers and prize purse. New sponsors PONY CHUCKWAGON and signed on as a three-year sponsor, along with their charity of choice, Family Services joined existing sponsors, once again showing the passion of our community CHAMPIONSHIPS of Central Alberta. to participate in an annual Westerner Days tradition. “Community is at the heart of everything we do at Stantec and We All Play Cheered on by nearly 4,000 spectators each night, 56 drivers kicked up some is an initiative that fits perfectly into our corporate values. We are excited dust at the Red Deer Motors North American Pony Chuckwagon Championships, presented by 96.5 CKFM and Walway Waste Management Inc. But what’s a little to provide support to families with the Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre dust when vying for the coveted North American Championship buckle and trophy! so they can have a day of worry-free fun and can create new memories at the Westerner Days Fair & Exposition.” A NEW TRADITION Introduced in 2015, we gave the community one more reason to come together Todd Simenson, Regional Leader, Alberta North & Territories region – OUR MORNING at our Morning of Faith. On Sunday, Westerner Days offered a non-denominational OF FAITH service before the grounds opened to the general public. Non-perishable food “Thank you to Westerner Park for creating the ‘We All Play’ program, and donations were gratefully accepted for Red Deer Food Bank Society. to Stantec for their tremendous community support. Over the past three years, 200 hundred families who have children with special needs have been able HOP-ON SHUTTLE We made it even easier for you to enjoy the festivities by providing an off-site lot to participate in Westerner Days the same as anyone else would – without to park your vehicle, and we saved your energy for the fun with a hop-on shuttle financial barriers, and included in this terrific community fun activity!” that took guests directly to and from the admission gate. Michelle Sluchinski, Executive Director, Aspire Special Needs Resources Centre

10 11 TAKE A BREAK We all enjoy the stimulating sights, sounds and activity of a fair, but sometimes we need a rest. Westerner Park offered a Calm Room, a quiet and calming place for families to bring children in need of rest.

OUR GIVING A lot of mindful work goes on before the first guest enters our Westerner Park gates. Every COMMUNITY year, much of that work is dedicated to organizing and holding off-site charity events open to the public. Our 125th Anniversary year was no different – Central Albertans HELPING OUR came together to celebrate their “inner Westerner” with a total of 17 individual events in July that raised over $20,000 for charity! PARTNERS SUCCEED It was easy to spot the “inner Westerner” in our community: from pancake breakfasts, barbecues and chili cook-off to a contest to find the business “best-dressed” in spirit of Westerner Days’ 125th Anniversary year. From a partnership that formed in 1984 between the Westerner Westerner Park has been proud to partner with community-minded businesses that Exposition Association and Red Deer Chamber of Commerce, our support our region. The tradition of giving and caring continues! Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is one more way to keep our roots connected to the region’s vital agricultural community. Agri-Trade is one of Canada’s AWARDS OF When Westerner Days Fair & Exposition receives awards of distinction, the honour premier indoor/outdoor agricultural equipment expositions, and welcomes RECOGNITION is shared by many hard-working and dedicated staff, volunteers, partners and sponsors. This year, that tireless support once again garnered recognition from the International more than 20,000 attendees each November. Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE): During our 33rd Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, exhibitors introduced their 1st place Sponsorship Innovation Share the Fair program sponsored by Olymel brand and visitors discovered the newest innovations – a “bumper crop” 1st place First Time Sponsor Calm Room sponsored by On the Mark Productions INC. for everyone involved in our local agriculture industry. It’s not surprising Headquartered in Springfield, MO, the entries are evaluated and judged by a team that attendance keeps growing! of industry leaders selected from more than 1,200 members of the worldwide IAFE. This competition aims to improve the advertising and publicity programs of fairs and For 125 years and counting, Westerner Park continues to grow resilient to provide recognition for those fairs doing an outstanding job. connections, allowing our partners to achieve their business and Congratulations to everyone who contributed to these notable honours! marketing objectives while ensuring Westerner Park remains Central Alberta’s “destination for celebration.”

ANOTHER RECORDING-BREAKING ATTENDANCE

FOR 2016 WESTERNER DAYS

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 13,739 23,133 20,227 New Record Milestone The first Agri-Trade grew from 70,000 square feet (6,500 sq. m) of exhibit space to an SATURDAY SUNDAY TOTAL impressive 400,000 (37,160 sq. m) by the time it celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2004. 19,456 15,724 92,729

12 13 TAKE A BREAK We all enjoy the stimulating sights, sounds and activity of a fair, but sometimes we need a rest. Westerner Park offered a Calm Room, a quiet and calming place for families to bring children in need of rest.

ANOTHER RECORDING-BREAKING ATTENDANCE

FOR 2016 WESTERNER DAYS

12 13 LEADING FACILITIES, QUALITY EVENTS STAR-STUDDED ENTERTAINMENT

SHOWCASING For three days in October, our Agricentre becomes home to Western Canada’s COMMITMENT largest fall dairy show and sale. Since 1954, the Westerner Championship Dairy MILESTONE The Westerner Exposition Association celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 1991 and AND CARE Showcase has offered a dynamic setting that attracts exhibitors and over 150 cattle constructed what is now the ENMAX Centrium. showings to our City. Annual highlights include the Central Alberta Holstein Club Sale, the Youth Show, Year after year the ENMAX Centrium attracts premium performances and in turn, our community the Jersey Show and the Holstein Show. From industry seminars and tradeshows shows up for premium entertainment. With your support, we treat you to an ongoing assortment to the popular Mega Moola Jackpot – all with a mind to caring responsibly of music, mediums, magic on ice and memorable bull riders! for livestock, both in the barn and in the show ring. We always look forward to seeing you in our audience.

CANADIAN Each fall Westerner Park hosts the Canadian Supreme – the most prestigious SUPREME Cutting, Reining and Working Cow Horse show in Canada. Since 1983, the Canadian Supreme offers everything western for you and your horse. In June, Theresa Caputo from TLC’s hit show Long Island Medium, shared personal stories about her life and explained how her gift of mediumship works. A video display ensured that everyone MANE-LY For ten years, the Mane Event Equine Expo has presented front-line equine trainers in the venue had an up-close experience in every seat. Caputo delivered healing messages HORSES and educators. Every April there’s something to captivate equine enthusiasts from to audience members. She has appeared on such programs as Jay Leno, Jimmy Fallon, near and far, from weekend riders to experts – with clinics, presentations, seminars, Steve Harvey, Live with Kelly and Michael, Dr. Oz and The Today Show. exhibitors and entertainment. Giddy-up! Considered Canada’s best-known ambassador, Bryan Adams touched down in Red Deer for the ‘The Get up Tour’ in November. Adams has spent the last three decades making music HOST FACILITY Anniversaries are important to us. Take 1992 – we forged a partnership with the history – with sales of 65 million records and tours of 40 countries. His awards encompass an FOR MEMORIAL local Red Deer Rebels, and 2016 was extra special – the MasterCard Memorial equally wide scope, from the Order of Canada, induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, CUP Cup was hosted at Westerner Park! to a star on both Canada’s and Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Add an evening of remarkable music performed for an enthusiastic audience – ENMAX Centrium fans were rockin’! We loved being in the spotlight last May, welcoming athletes, coaches and spectators country-wide. We were equally proud to mark the 98th edition of the Canadian Hockey Holiday Festival on Ice starred Kurt Browning, aka “The Kid from Caroline” was the highlight League National Championship. Not since 1974 has the Memorial Cup been held of a sports spectacular in December. Other star and skate-studded guests on ice featured in Alberta. We never get tired of the cheering fans! World Champions with a long list of Olympic Gold and Silver medals from Canada, USA, Russia and Japan: Davis & Charlie White, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Jeffrey Buttle, Yuka Sato, Winning numbers! A total of 53,331 guests joined us during eight days of hockey action. Ryan Bradley, Shawn Sawyer and Kaetlyn Osmond. As part of our 125th Anniversary, we’re preserving the pop-up banner Kurt Browning signed for us as a commemoration and proudly HOCKEY + In support of the Red Deer Rebels, our world-class Red Deer Royals delivered display it in our Donald Administration Building lobby! MUSIC = HAPPY a musical welcome to crowds at the ENMAX Centrium for the final game of the CROWDS! Memorial Cup. MORE EVENTS As proud musical ambassadors for The City, the Red Deer Royals have played before • Food & Beverage Expo April in the Prairie Pavilion thousands of people each year in concert, parades and field show performances. • Canadian Bull Fighters Series Challenge February in the Stockmens Pavilion “We appreciate the Westerner and the Rebels for providing an opportunity for the Royals to play in front of our hometown,” • Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock Rodeo August in the Stockmens Pavilion Director of Bands, Michael Mann. • Musical guest City and Colour with Shakey Graves June in the ENMAX Centrium

Milestone Milestone Recognizing the need for smaller exhibit space and meeting rooms, the Harvest Centre was constructed in 2000, The chute gates for the Red Deer Silver Buckle Rodeo opened for the first time in April, 1966. adding 13,200 square feet (1,226 sq. m) to host premium events.

14 15 LEADING FACILITIES, QUALITY EVENTS STAR-STUDDED ENTERTAINMENT

14 15 A CULTURE OF GIVING BACK

Each year Westerner Park makes a major impact on the economy of Red Deer and surrounding areas – by joining various community partners, event planners and guests, bringing them together in celebration and times of need.

ALBERTA The scale of the fires in Northern Alberta was unimaginable, with many of our family STRONG and friends directly impacted and all of us indirectly affected. Westerner Park stood together with our province and stepped up to support the relief efforts by raising $4,010. Every dollar donated by our staff was matched by Westerner Park and then donated directly to the Red Cross, with matching funds from the Federal Government. We are Alberta Strong!

HABITAT FOR What an honour – Westerner Park took part in a Key Ceremony for the four new Habitat HUMANITY for Humanity Homes built in Lacombe in 2016. Last June, Westerner Park staff members GROUP BUILD were given the opportunity to take a day off work and volunteer at the Habitat build. The experience was rewarding and our staff are looking forward to the next build!

RONALD In November, eight of our staff enjoyed an evening of cooking in support of the MACDONALD Ronald McDonald House Red Deer Home for Dinner program. The dinner program HOUSE is a community volunteer opportunity – our staff purchased groceries and then provided dinner for families staying at the House.

GIFTS Westerner Park understands the value and importance of giving back to the community. IN KIND This year was no different – Westerner Park supported numerous events and organizations by providing over $350,000 of gift in kind facility venue space rentals. This on-site sponsorship helped support a wide range of community events, agriculture events, sporting events, educational institutions and non-profit organizations. Westerner Park supports local organizations and groups that make a positive impact in our community and share our commitment to creating world-class, family-friendly events.

SUPPORTING As a society rooted strongly in agriculture, Westerner Park’s commitment to the STUDENTS community includes assisting the next generation. Westerner Park’s Award for Agriculture and Environmental Studies presents two $1,500 bursaries to deserving Olds College students enrolled in Agriculture and Environmental Studies. “Receiving this award means so much to me and helps me to continue pursuing my education. After I complete school, I plan to work with cattle and hope to improve their welfare. I also work in wildlife rehabilitation and would like to continue in that field as well.” Stacey, Animal Health Technology

“Upon graduation in 2017, I plan to pursue a career which will improve our community approach to responsible pet ownership and promote the value in excellent veterinary care for both domestic pets and livestock. In the future, I wish to further my education by applying for studies in a doctorate of veterinary medicine. Your involvement allows me to focus on completing my diploma.” Jacklyn , Animal Health Technology

16 17 A CULTURE OF GIVING BACK

16 17 UPGRADING RESPONSIBLY FORWARD LOOKING

IN 2016 OUR FACILITY UPGRADES CONTINUED, FROM ADDING NEW WAY-FINDING SIGNAGE WESTERNER PARK STRIVES TO BALANCE A HEALTHY RESPECT FOR OUR HISTORICAL ACHIEVEMENTS TO UPGRADING OUR STREET LIGHTS – WE WANT OUR GUESTS TO NAVIGATE EASILY THROUGH WITH A HIGH-ENERGY DRIVE TO MOVE FORWARD. REGULAR AND LONG-RUNNING EVENTS ARE OUR FACILITY AND STAY SAFE IN OUR PARKING LOT. WE ALSO UPGRADED THE ROOF OF THE EMBRACED AND NEW EVENTS ARE WELCOMED EACH YEAR. ENMAX CENTRIUM.

A NEW WAY TO ENJOY THE ENMAX CENTRIUM 2019 CANADA WINTER GAMES New and Improved. Westerner Park now offers another great way to enjoy Red Deer Held every four years, the Canada Winter Games is the largest multi-sport Rebels hockey, concerts and all events that take place in the ENMAX Centrium. event for Canadian youth and Westerner Park is proud to be a supporter Suite 125 is ideal for corporate parties and social functions: and partner. More than 1,800 athletes from across the nation will compete in 19 sports, from synchronized swimming to alpine skiing and biathlon. • Private suite located near section BB As a host facility, Westerner Park will welcome athletes and spectators from • Capacity for groups from 20 to 60 people across the country with our service-oriented and proud Westerner hospitality. • Food and beverage service What a way to strengthen our community for fans of all sports! • Seating within the ENMAX Centrium near Suite 125 LIVE, GROW AND CONNECT AT THE URBAN FARM FESTIVAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BY THE NUMBERS Through an interactive and experiential environment, Westerner Park will create an Urban Farm experience on our property! Recycled items: Westerner Park Urban Farm Festival is an inspiring new event that will • Beverage containers • Batteries focus on urban agriculture and sustainable local food production. With a mix • Soft paper, paper towel, newspaper, • Unused paint of education, encouragement and experienced people, Westerner Park will help contribute to a vibrant and resilient community. Supported by our generous cardboard • Hard plastics sponsors, Urban Farm Festival will offer a full day of activities, workshops Clean Conscience Recycling: and demonstrations on food production and preservation. People will learn what they can grow in their own backyard and how to make jams and pickles. • Paper towel - 750 kg/653.47 lbs For those who want to learn about keeping bees or chickens in their urban • Plastic Film - 350 kg/771.62 lbs backyard, Urban Farm Festival is the place to be! • Cardboard - 37.5 kg/82.67 lbs Everyone is invited on August 20 to kick off our first Urban Farm Festival and connect with community at Westerner Park!

MAKE PURCHASING TICKETS A BREEZE! In partnership with the Red Deer Rebels, Westerner Park has introduced a new ticketing system called Tickets Alberta. The new system offers a safe, reliable, and user-friendly experience. Event planners can access customizable features and display options Milestone to sell tickets for their events. Quick, easy to use and benefits for all – Tickets Alberta reduces ticketing surcharges and lets ticket purchasers A total of 225 trees and 1,200 new shrubs were added in 2010 pocket the savings! as part of Westerner Park’s green initiatives.

18 19 UPGRADING RESPONSIBLY FORWARD LOOKING

18 19 COLLABORATING WITH OUR PARTNERS

We are fortunate to have trusted and collaborative partners who work together with RED DEER & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CORPORATE Westerner Park – to support vibrant facilities and events, and to make a positive economic Agri-Trade is jointly owned with the Chamber of Commerce and th impact in our community and region. Our 125 Anniversary reminded us just how the Westerner Exposition Association. This major agricultural important these government, key agencies and corporate partners are – in optimizing equipment exposition draws thousands each year. shared resources and ensuring project success. Yesterday, today and tomorrow – our partners have and will continue to make a difference.

NEW IN 2016 RED DEER COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP GOVERNMENT Red Deer College and Westerner Park formed an exciting new partnership in support of the RDC Queens Hockey THE GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA team – the ENMAX Centrium has become the team’s new Our appreciation for the ongoing support from the Government of Alberta was home for the next two years. Players are able to practice again strong during our 125th Anniversary year. Westerner Park wishes to express and host games in a world-class venue. sincere thanks for The Alberta Lottery Fund, for its support of our programs and Kelly Coulter, RDC Queens Head Coach, is enthusiastic: facilities in 2016. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development provided “This positive partnership will benefit our team, and it will us with a $100,000 operating grant for agricultural activities and a $298,852 also promote women’s hockey in Red Deer.” The team has operating grant designated to capital expenditures. guaranteed ice time for home games and practice times THE CITY OF RED DEER that complement the student athletes’ academic schedules. As well, the team has use of a dedicated dressing room. Another long-term partner of Westerner Park, The City of Red Deer provides Previously, the Queens were housed at the Red Deer Arena, our 50-year land lease and partners to design and produce our parade float. but the demolition of the facility to make way for a new facility The float profiles and benefits our entire region each year. meant a new location was necessary – we feel privileged to support the RDC Queens. RED DEER COUNTY When the new Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre opens Red Deer County entered a multi-year partnership to create our parade float in the fall of 2018, the Queens Hockey team will move together with the The City of Red Deer. Red Deer County continues as an enduring to its permanent home on the Red Deer College site. supporter of Westerner Park, an important part of our organization and community. We are ever-grateful for the support.

Milestone In 2005 the Alberta Lottery Fund awarded Westerner Exposition Association $6.1 million for capital funding of which $2.1 million was used to complete the Agricentre and the remainder to add the East End Equine Facilities.

20 21 COLLABORATING WITH OUR PARTNERS

20 21 EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS

Ben Antifaiff Chief Executive Officer & General Manager Jim White Assistant General Manager & Operations Manager Amy Cheng Executive Assistant Rick Allen Operations Personnel Peggy Jackson Board & Corporate Services Administrator Greg Baskier Maintenance Technician (Mechanic) Janice Morin Administrative Assistant Robert Beggs Operations Personnel Russ Berki Landscaper/Gardener EVENT SALES & PRODUCTION Bryon Buehler Maintenance Technician (Electrician) Rod Hergott Event Sales & Production Manager Alejandra Cepeda Operations Personnel Tracy Davis Box Office Coordinator / Administrative Assistant Cindy Glendinning Operations Personnel Shayla Flanagan Event Sales & Production Coordinator Dione Glendinning Operations Personnel Kelly Korpany Parking & Security Assistant Manager Doug Harrison Arena Operator I Nancy Paish Event Sales & Production Assistant Manager Ben Jackway Event Supervisor Christina Sturgeon Event Sales Production Coordinator Harry Knox Building Maintenance FINANCE Hubert Knox Arena Operator I Amanda Lawson Operations Personnel Jody Johnson Finance Manager Craig MacLennan Assistant Operations Manager Wendy Baranyk Accounts Receivable Michael Marcotti Operations Personnel Cindy Goulding Accounts Payable Don McInenly Assistant Maintenance Worker Tia Hutchinson Box Office Consultant Josh Merasty Event Supervisor FOOD & BEVERAGE Juan Molina Operations Personnel Kim Mechefske Food & Beverage Manager Amanda Phillips Event Supervisor Cheryl Blatz Food & Beverage Operations Coordinator Les Pieniazak Arena Operator I Brittany Stork Food & Beverage Operations Coordinator Tammy Psiurski Operations Personnel AS OF MARCH 31, 2017 OUR PEOPLE Irene Verhaeghe Food & Beverage Event Service Coordinator JR Rutherford Arena Operator II BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brian Tease Operations Personnel Marketing Abby Wallin Operations Administrator Graham Heron President & Board Chair Lars Rogers Elected Director Shannon Penny Marketing Manager Peter Wiede Operations Personnel Damian Zapisocky Vice President, Chair, Finance, Gil Vallee Elected Director Investment & Audit Committee Bradley Williams Elected Director Matt Antifaiff Marketing & Communications Coordinator Dan Wood Event Supervisor / Safety Officer Kent Olson Past President, Chair, Planning Janice Wing Elected Director AS OF MARCH 31, 2017 & Development Committee Tanya Handley Appointed Director, City of Red Deer Deb Beck Elected Director, Chair, Human Resources Lawrence Lee Appointed Director, City of Red Deer & Compensation Committee Richard Lorenz Appointed Director, Red Deer County Dianne Harder Elected Director, Chair, Volunteer Appointed Director, Red Deer & Shareholder Relations Committee Kevin Van Bussel & District Chamber of Commerce Ian Milne Elected Director, Chair, Governance Committee Milestone Rick Polutnik Elected Director, Chair, Risk In celebration of our 125th year new jackets and pins, which incorporated our anniversary brand, were designed. Management Committee Our staff and volunteers proudly wear these memorable creations to showcase their ‘inner Westerner.’

*Missing from photo is Kevin Van Bussel

22 23 EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS

*Missing from photo is Kevin Van Bussel

22 23 VOLUNTEERS & SHAREHOLDERS

WESTERNER PARK IS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE WORK TOGETHER IN THE BEST INTEREST OF OTHER PEOPLE – THE TRUEST DEFINITION OF VOLUNTEERING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. CREATED ON THIS PRINCIPLE, WESTERNER PARK EXISTS TODAY TO PROVIDE FOR THE GREATER GOOD OF RED DEER AND CENTRAL ALBERTA.

WESTERNER PARK CAN NOT DO IT WITHOUT OUR VOLUNTEERS – THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR “INNER WESTERNER” HEARTS!

Acheson, Keith S Bott, Wes S Christensen, Fred S Anderson, Diana V Boulton, Bob S Christensen, Vi S Anderson, Robyn V Bower, Ron S Church, Wendy S Baehr, Connie V Bowie, Kim V Clark, Brenda S, V 2016 SERVICE AWARDS Baehr Steve V Bradford, Mike V Clark, Merv S Baer, Michelle S, V Brauner, Arnold S, V Clark Shannon S, V Baker, Jim S Brinkhurst, James S Clark, Wayne S, V Brooks, Ed S Coghill, Delores V VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD WINNERS Baldwin, Kevin S, V Bantjes, Eileen S Brososky, Jan S Collicutt, Lorna S 10 Years Paul Goranson 1 Year Michelle Baer Barclay, Dale S Brown, Barry S Collicutt Steven S Kim Bowie Hugh Kellough Brown, Gary S, V Compton, Jane S, V Barkshire, Terrie S Loreen Brownell Kent Olson Brownell, Loreen V Connelly Vernon S Guy Pelletier Barkshire, Wade S Amanda Brunke Brunke, Amanda V Cornett, Mary Joan S Gil Vallee Barnabe, Guy S, V Tanya Handley Buchanan, Buck S Cote, Donald R. S Barnes, Gary S Richard Lorenz Buchanan, Jan S Cranswick, Leila V 15 Years Jane Compton Barnes, Wendy S, V Kelly McMullen Bunnin, Melba S Cruickshank, Liz S, V Graham Heron Beauchamp, Isabel S Kira O’Sullivan Burkin, Joanne V Cupples, Garett S Beck, Deb S, D Teresa Wiart 20 Years Larry Johnstone Butler Sharon S Curtis, Craig S, V Beckley Sharon V Yvonne Roberts Bystrom, Donald S Bennett, Joyce S 5 Years May Boettger Bystrom, Kay S Brian McLoughlin 25 Years Ed Liptak Berg, Neil S Cadsand, Daniel S Adam Scanlan (Life Volunteer) Bill Olafson Bergman, Tony S Campbell, Douglas G. S “We are able to make a difference in the Mark Stewart Bill Roberts Bill, Paula S Campbell, Len V community and be involved in projects Bill, Paul S Cantwell, Robert S and events that enhance the lifestyle and Bishop, Ike S Cantwell Sandra S culture of Central Alberta.” STAFF LONG SERVICE AWARD WINNERS Boake, Millie S Carey, Trista V Gil, Board of Directors 5 Years Kelly Korpany 10 Years Cindy Goulding Bodwell, Darlene S Chalack, Donald S, V Ben Jackway Boettger, May S, V Chapman, Joan S Juan Molina 15 Years Kim Mechefske Bontje, Gord S, V Chapman, Tom S, V

AS OF MARCH 31, 2017

24 25 VOLUNTEERS & SHAREHOLDERS

WESTERNER PARK CAN NOT DO IT WITHOUT OUR VOLUNTEERS – THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR “INNER WESTERNER” HEARTS!

AS OF MARCH 31, 2017

24 25 Dallas, Cal S Goruk, Ken S, V Jackson, Elizabeth V Lebedoff, Fred S Mueller, Fred S Dandurand, Heidi S Gray Sabrina V Janssen, Carol S Lee, Lawrence S, D Mueller, Phillip S. S “It is my way of giving my expertise and Dandurand, Mike S Gruber, Leanne V Janssen, Patti S Lehr, Diane S, V Mulder, Lynne S knowledge back to the Community in Dawe, Michael S, V Hall, Margaret V Janssen Jr., Bill S Lewis, Diane S Munn, Doug V Day, Margaret S Hammer, Hoss S Jefferies, Cindy S L’Hirondelle, Dale S Murray, Jim S, PP and around Red Deer.” Depalme, Ray S Handley, Tanya S Jeffers, Bryon S Liptak, Ed S, V Murray, Mildred S Patricia, Parade Committee Der, Herb S Hannaford, Don S Jensen Valerie S Liptak, Kay S Mykytyshyn, Darcy S Dickin, Ed S, PP Harder, Dianne S, D Jewell, Richard S Lischka, Martin V Neeland, Brian D. S Dickin, Lois S Harink, Greg S Johnson, Donald S Lorenz, Richard S, D Nesbitt, Dale S Donald, Jack S, PP Harink, Linda S Johnson, Ruby S Lund, Curtiss S, V Nesbitt, Jan S Donald, Joan S, PP Harris, Gary S Johnston, David E. S Lund, Mary S, V Newman, Ethel S Donald, Joan S Harvey, Ross S Johnston, Ken S MacLeod, Lenore S Nielsen, Don S Donald, John S Hastie, Jillian V Johnston, Margaret S Makarenko, Ed S Odell, Donald S “The staff is friendly and helpful, and Donlevy, Michael S, PP Hayhoe Sylvia S Johnstone, Joan S Mallett, Linda S O’Donnell, Tara V it’s a fun place to volunteer. During Donlevy, Robin S Hegge, Ed S Johnstone, Larry S, V Mandrusiak, Ken S Olafson, Bill S, PP the fair you get to meet people from Dore, Craig S Hehli, Amanda V Johnstone, Linda S Martens, Neil S Olafson, Rhonda S many different places. Westerner Park Douglas, Lynne V Hehli, Markus V Jones Shanna V Matejka, Betty S Oldring, Bonnie S brings family and friends together, Duffin, EileenS Henderson, Ian S Kamps, Bill S Matejka, Bill S Oldring, John S and brings many people into Red Deer, Duffin, LawrenceS Henderson, John V Kastern, Chandra V Matejka, Mark S Olson, Kent S, PP Dugan, Anna S Henderson, Lawrence S Kaun, David S Mathers, Rebekah V O’Sullivan, Kira V therefore helping the economy. It’s Dugan, Dr. John S Henderson, Myrna S Kaun Susan S Mayberry, Glen S Owen Valentine S like a general meeting place.” Edmundson, Doreen S Henry, Joyce S Kellough, Hugh S, V McAdam, Nancy S Ozga, Brian V May, Volunteer & Shareholder Relations Committee Eggink, Monda V Herder, Bob S Kemshead, Larry S, V McCullough, Ron S, PP Pahl, Robert S Elliott, James S Herder, Margaret S Kennedy, Janice V McFadden, Elaine S Pander, Wayne S Fertig, Joyce S Hermary, Joan S, V Kennedy, Pat S McKinnon, AnnaBelle S Panteluk, Jack S Fertig, Warren S Heron, Graham S, P Kennedy, Robert E. S McKinnon, Crystal S Parks, Gail S, V Fitzpatrick, Bre S Hildebrand , Gerald V Kennedy, Rod S, PP McLaughlin, Joe S Paterson, Lennard S Flewwelling, Morris S Hough, Allan S Kennedy Steve V McLoughlin, Brian S, V Pattison, Phil S, V Foster, Jim S Hough, Janice S Kenzle, Gerald S McMullen, Kelly V Pederson Vicky S “I like Westerner volunteering because Friesen, Harry S Hough, Lorraine S Klein, Dianne S McMurray, Heddi S Pelletier, Guy S, V I feel I am contributing to the Frizzell, Jason V Hough, Mal S, PP Klepper, Jean S McPhee, Colleen S Pengelly, Mary S betterment of Central Alberta through Fulton, Kenneth S Hubl, Marvin S, V Klugkist, Erik V McPhee, Margie S Penrice, Karen V enhancements at the Westerner. I feel Gardner, Marie S Hueppelsheuser, David S Kuffler, WayneS McPhee, Russ S Perry, Christine S Gehrke, George S Hueppelsheuser, Judy S Lacey, Kathy S, V McPherson, Hugh S Perry, George S valued by the Westerner Community Gerhardt, Michael S, V Hull, Bill S, PP Lacey, Peter S McPherson, James R. S Peters, Wendy S of staff and fellow volunteers.” Gillard, Tim S Hull Scotty S Lampard, Robert S Mills, Robert S, V Polis, Paula S Kathy, Arts and Culture Committee Gisler, Merna S, V Hunter, Bob S Lampard, Thomas S Milne, Ian S, D Polutnik, Richard S, D Glenfield, LindaS Hunter, Bryson V Lampard, Toby S Mitchell, Judy V Pope, Marcy S Glenfield, Dick S Hunter, Cindy V Langford, Tom S Moller, Ed S Poth, Reimar S Goldade, Albert S Hunter, Pat S Lavoy, Rachel V Moore, Christine S, V Prendergast, Fred S Good, Brian S Huse, James S Lawrence, Dan S Moore, Warren S Pugh, Len S Goranson, Paul S, V Hyde, Phil S Lawrence, Phyllis S Morris, Tim S, V Purdie, Lynda S Goruk, George S Irwin, Ed V Laycock, Bonnie Laura S Moulton, Dale S Purdie, Rob S “I believe there is a genuine culture in Goruk, Katherine S Jablonski, Mary-Anne S Leader, Al S, V Mueller, Ellen S Quintilio, Kay S the volunteers and staff to provide guests with an experience that is memorable. Big smiles and a friendly nature are just the icing on the cake “We supply venues for many shows and events that would not be in Red Deer without the Westerner. We also when attending events.” “promote” and sponsor events for all of Central Alberta.” Jack, Presidents Council Lawrence, Board of Directors

26 27 Dallas, Cal S Goruk, Ken S, V Jackson, Elizabeth V Lebedoff, Fred S Mueller, Fred S Dandurand, Heidi S Gray Sabrina V Janssen, Carol S Lee, Lawrence S, D Mueller, Phillip S. S “It is my way of giving my expertise and Dandurand, Mike S Gruber, Leanne V Janssen, Patti S Lehr, Diane S, V Mulder, Lynne S knowledge back to the Community in Dawe, Michael S, V Hall, Margaret V Janssen Jr., Bill S Lewis, Diane S Munn, Doug V Day, Margaret S Hammer, Hoss S Jefferies, Cindy S L’Hirondelle, Dale S Murray, Jim S, PP and around Red Deer.” Depalme, Ray S Handley, Tanya S Jeffers, Bryon S Liptak, Ed S, V Murray, Mildred S Patricia, Parade Committee Der, Herb S Hannaford, Don S Jensen Valerie S Liptak, Kay S Mykytyshyn, Darcy S Dickin, Ed S, PP Harder, Dianne S, D Jewell, Richard S Lischka, Martin V Neeland, Brian D. S Dickin, Lois S Harink, Greg S Johnson, Donald S Lorenz, Richard S, D Nesbitt, Dale S Donald, Jack S, PP Harink, Linda S Johnson, Ruby S Lund, Curtiss S, V Nesbitt, Jan S Donald, Joan S, PP Harris, Gary S Johnston, David E. S Lund, Mary S, V Newman, Ethel S Donald, Joan S Harvey, Ross S Johnston, Ken S MacLeod, Lenore S Nielsen, Don S Donald, John S Hastie, Jillian V Johnston, Margaret S Makarenko, Ed S Odell, Donald S “The staff is friendly and helpful, and Donlevy, Michael S, PP Hayhoe Sylvia S Johnstone, Joan S Mallett, Linda S O’Donnell, Tara V it’s a fun place to volunteer. During Donlevy, Robin S Hegge, Ed S Johnstone, Larry S, V Mandrusiak, Ken S Olafson, Bill S, PP the fair you get to meet people from Dore, Craig S Hehli, Amanda V Johnstone, Linda S Martens, Neil S Olafson, Rhonda S many different places. Westerner Park Douglas, Lynne V Hehli, Markus V Jones Shanna V Matejka, Betty S Oldring, Bonnie S brings family and friends together, Duffin, EileenS Henderson, Ian S Kamps, Bill S Matejka, Bill S Oldring, John S and brings many people into Red Deer, Duffin, LawrenceS Henderson, John V Kastern, Chandra V Matejka, Mark S Olson, Kent S, PP Dugan, Anna S Henderson, Lawrence S Kaun, David S Mathers, Rebekah V O’Sullivan, Kira V therefore helping the economy. It’s Dugan, Dr. John S Henderson, Myrna S Kaun Susan S Mayberry, Glen S Owen Valentine S like a general meeting place.” Edmundson, Doreen S Henry, Joyce S Kellough, Hugh S, V McAdam, Nancy S Ozga, Brian V May, Volunteer & Shareholder Relations Committee Eggink, Monda V Herder, Bob S Kemshead, Larry S, V McCullough, Ron S, PP Pahl, Robert S Elliott, James S Herder, Margaret S Kennedy, Janice V McFadden, Elaine S Pander, Wayne S Fertig, Joyce S Hermary, Joan S, V Kennedy, Pat S McKinnon, AnnaBelle S Panteluk, Jack S Fertig, Warren S Heron, Graham S, P Kennedy, Robert E. S McKinnon, Crystal S Parks, Gail S, V Fitzpatrick, Bre S Hildebrand , Gerald V Kennedy, Rod S, PP McLaughlin, Joe S Paterson, Lennard S Flewwelling, Morris S Hough, Allan S Kennedy Steve V McLoughlin, Brian S, V Pattison, Phil S, V Foster, Jim S Hough, Janice S Kenzle, Gerald S McMullen, Kelly V Pederson Vicky S “I like Westerner volunteering because Friesen, Harry S Hough, Lorraine S Klein, Dianne S McMurray, Heddi S Pelletier, Guy S, V I feel I am contributing to the Frizzell, Jason V Hough, Mal S, PP Klepper, Jean S McPhee, Colleen S Pengelly, Mary S betterment of Central Alberta through Fulton, Kenneth S Hubl, Marvin S, V Klugkist, Erik V McPhee, Margie S Penrice, Karen V enhancements at the Westerner. I feel Gardner, Marie S Hueppelsheuser, David S Kuffler, WayneS McPhee, Russ S Perry, Christine S Gehrke, George S Hueppelsheuser, Judy S Lacey, Kathy S, V McPherson, Hugh S Perry, George S valued by the Westerner Community Gerhardt, Michael S, V Hull, Bill S, PP Lacey, Peter S McPherson, James R. S Peters, Wendy S of staff and fellow volunteers.” Gillard, Tim S Hull Scotty S Lampard, Robert S Mills, Robert S, V Polis, Paula S Kathy, Arts and Culture Committee Gisler, Merna S, V Hunter, Bob S Lampard, Thomas S Milne, Ian S, D Polutnik, Richard S, D Glenfield, LindaS Hunter, Bryson V Lampard, Toby S Mitchell, Judy V Pope, Marcy S Glenfield, Dick S Hunter, Cindy V Langford, Tom S Moller, Ed S Poth, Reimar S Goldade, Albert S Hunter, Pat S Lavoy, Rachel V Moore, Christine S, V Prendergast, Fred S Good, Brian S Huse, James S Lawrence, Dan S Moore, Warren S Pugh, Len S Goranson, Paul S, V Hyde, Phil S Lawrence, Phyllis S Morris, Tim S, V Purdie, Lynda S Goruk, George S Irwin, Ed V Laycock, Bonnie Laura S Moulton, Dale S Purdie, Rob S “I believe there is a genuine culture in Goruk, Katherine S Jablonski, Mary-Anne S Leader, Al S, V Mueller, Ellen S Quintilio, Kay S the volunteers and staff to provide guests with an experience that is memorable. Big smiles and a friendly nature are just the icing on the cake “We supply venues for many shows and events that would not be in Red Deer without the Westerner. We also when attending events.” “promote” and sponsor events for all of Central Alberta.” Jack, Presidents Council Lawrence, Board of Directors

26 27 Radford, Lyn S Stoller, Glenda S, V Williams, Edith S Rebryna, DeeAnna S Stoller, Mark S, V Williams, John S Richards, Alex S Storwick Shirley S Willoughby Victor S Roberts, Bill S, V Stott, Jack S Wilson, Dan S Roberts, Yvonne S, V Stott, Lori V Wing, Janice S, D Robinson Scott S Surkan, Gail S Winia, Gerry S Robinson Jr, Warden S Swainson, Kenneth L. S Woit, Ivan S Rogers, Bill S Thomas, William S Wong, Frank S THANK YOU FOR BEING Rogers, Lars S, D Thomson, Heather S Wood, Jim S Rosengren, Betty S Thomson, Mitch S Woodward, Ronald D. S Saik, Robert S Thurmeier, Merv S Wyntjes, Dianne S Savage, Dave V Tisdale, Glen S, V Wyntjes, Henry S PART OF Sawyer, Doug S Touchette, Gwen S Yamniuk, Joe S, V Scanlan, Adam V Towers, Gary S Yamniuk, Nancy S Schmidt, Peter S, V Towers, Jordon S Young, George S, V Schnell, Bob S Towers, Kerri S Young, Pat S, V Schnell, Natalie S Towers, Margaret S Zapisocky, Damian S, VP Schrijver Sonja V Towers, Roberta S Zondag, Jake V Schulz, Clarice S Towers, Ross S, PP Schur, Mary S Towers, Tom S, PP Schur, Orest S Tremain, Jack S, V LEGEND Scott, Angie S Truant, AlfioS Shareholder S Scott, Brian S Truant, Mike S Scott, Don S Vallee, Gil S, D Volunteer V Scott, Donna S Van Bussel, Kevin S, D Director D Scott, Jim S, PP Van Wyk, Norbert S President P Scott, Linda S Vincent, Doug S Past President PP Sharp, Doug S, V Vincent, Phyllis S Vice President VP Shepherd, Barbara S Volk, Jason S Sibbald, Jerry S Walker, Jack S Sim, John V Walls V.G. S Sim, Kelsey V Ward, Joel S Are you interested in getting Sim, Ron S Ward, Ralph S involved and becoming a valued Sim Sharon S Ward, Rose S volunteer? We’d love to hear Sim, Yvonne V Watkinson-Zimmer, Lorna S from you at 403.343.7800 or Simanton, Everett V Watson, Al S, V [email protected] Simanton , Lee V Watson, Millie S Slipp, Jim S Watters, Kim S Spiers, James S White, Barclay S Stauffer, Murray S Wiart, Theresa V Stegman, Lynn S Wilkins, Bob S Stephan, Chris S Wilkins, Flory S Stephan, Rod S Will, David S Stewart, Mark V Williams, Bradley S, D

“Westerner Park does a great job of serving people of all ages and walks of life. There is always something going on at Westerner Park that will peak people’s likes and interests.” Joan, Past President

28 Radford, Lyn S Stoller, Glenda S, V Williams, Edith S Rebryna, DeeAnna S Stoller, Mark S, V Williams, John S Richards, Alex S Storwick Shirley S Willoughby Victor S Roberts, Bill S, V Stott, Jack S Wilson, Dan S Roberts, Yvonne S, V Stott, Lori V Wing, Janice S, D Robinson Scott S Surkan, Gail S Winia, Gerry S Robinson Jr, Warden S Swainson, Kenneth L. S Woit, Ivan S Rogers, Bill S Thomas, William S Wong, Frank S Rogers, Lars S, D Thomson, Heather S Wood, Jim S Rosengren, Betty S Thomson, Mitch S Woodward, Ronald D. S Saik, Robert S Thurmeier, Merv S Wyntjes, Dianne S Savage, Dave V Tisdale, Glen S, V Wyntjes, Henry S Sawyer, Doug S Touchette, Gwen S Yamniuk, Joe S, V Scanlan, Adam V Towers, Gary S Yamniuk, Nancy S Schmidt, Peter S, V Towers, Jordon S Young, George S, V Schnell, Bob S Towers, Kerri S Young, Pat S, V Insert Photo here to break up Schnell, Natalie S Towers, Margaret S Zapisocky, Damian S, VP Schrijver Sonja V Towers, Roberta S Zondag, Jake V Schulz, Clarice S Towers, Ross S, PP front end of annual and finan- Schur, Mary S Towers, Tom S, PP Schur, Orest S Tremain, Jack S, V LEGEND cials (on B- Master), place Scott, Angie S Truant, AlfioS Shareholder S Scott, Brian S Truant, Mike S Volunteer V Scott, Don S Vallee, Gil S, D image behind green bar to Scott, Donna S Van Bussel, Kevin S, D Director D Scott, Jim S, PP Van Wyk, Norbert S President P Scott, Linda S Vincent, Doug S Past President PP match rest of annual, Sharp, Doug S, V Vincent, Phyllis S Vice President VP Shepherd, Barbara S Volk, Jason S Sibbald, Jerry S Walker, Jack S (Use an image not from the images you sent Sim, John V Walls V.G. S Sim, Kelsey V Ward, Joel S Are you interested in getting me, since I’m using them elsewhere) Sim, Ron S Ward, Ralph S involved and becoming a valued Sim Sharon S Ward, Rose S volunteer? We’d love to hear Sim, Yvonne V Watkinson-Zimmer, Lorna S from you at 403.343.7800 or Simanton, Everett V Watson, Al S, V [email protected] Simanton , Lee V Watson, Millie S Slipp, Jim S Watters, Kim S Spiers, James S White, Barclay S Stauffer, Murray S Wiart, Theresa V Stegman, Lynn S Wilkins, Bob S Stephan, Chris S Wilkins, Flory S Stephan, Rod S Will, David S Stewart, Mark V Williams, Bradley S, D

28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 THANK YOU FOR BEING SINCE 1891, WESTERNER PARK HAS BEEN A PLACE FOR CENTRAL ALBERTANS TO GATHER AND CELEBRATE COMMUNITY EVENTS. PART OF From its roots in agriculture to its present status as one of Western Canada’s finest multi-use facilities, Westerner Park embodies the pioneer “can-do” spirit of the region. As a community-minded non-profit organization, we are committed to creating sustainable environments and a sustainable business model to ensure the long-term continuation of the organization and the land from which our spirit was born. Each year, more than 1.5 million visitors come through our gates to celebrate over 1,500 unique events. From weddings and banquets to hockey games and agricultural shows, we continue to be there as Central Albertans gather to share in their most memorable moments. It’s an honour to have been the hub of such a large and dynamic community for so many years. Our legacy is always in mind as we work to ensure Westerner Park remains “Your destination for celebration™” for generations to come.

VISION Western Canada’s event centre...your home for celebration!

MISSION To provide premier facilities and services for trade, agriculture, sports and entertainment, conferences and meetings, generating economic benefits for Central Alberta. 4847A 19 Street, Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7 P 403.343.7800 F 403.341.4699 westernerpark.ca