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January 7, 2010
(Red Deer, Alberta) – The Red Deer Olympic Torch route was officially released by the Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee (VANOC), and there are two places where you can watch the torch come through our city on January 15.
The torch will depart Red Deer College at 6:15 p.m. via 32 Street and Gaetz Avenue, and it will arrive at Westerner Park at 7 p.m. Onlookers are encouraged to cheer on our torchbearers from one of two locations as they make their way through the city.
People can line the west side of Gaetz Avenue between 32 Street and 19 Street from 6:25 to 6:50 p.m. or they can go to straight to Westerner Park and cheer on the torchbearers as the torch comes into the celebration site at 7 p.m.
“We encourage everyone to come out, take in the Olympic spirit, and help us welcome the flame as it makes its way through Red Deer,” said Lyn Radford, Red Deer Olympic Torch Relay Task Force Chairperson.
People who line Gaetz Avenue are reminded to use caution as traffic moves along the torch route. Onlookers should use crosswalks to cross Gaetz Avenue and must refrain from standing on the median. This viewing site is not recommended for children under 15 years old.
“Westerner Park is the place to be if you want to see the final leg of the torch run in Red Deer,” said Radford. “It will surely be a moment to remember for years to come.”
The Olympic Torch Relay Community Celebration at Westerner Park runs from 5 to 9 p.m. with entertainment and activities for the whole family.
There is limited parking at Westerner Park; however, Park N Ride services are available from two locations: the northeast parking lot at Parkland Mall and Notre Dame High School. People who need barrier free Park N Ride services are asked to go to Notre Dame High School. All Park N Ride services will run from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Visit www.reddeer.ca for a route map or more information about the Olympic Torch Relay Community Celebration.
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For more information about the Olympic Torch Relay Community Celebration, please contact:
Lyn Radford
Red Deer Olympic Torch Relay Task Force Chairperson
403-343-0551 or lradford@shaw.ca
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