Weekend Report

Local:

-Heritage Ranch is holding “New Years Eve at the Ranch” beginning with a steak and lobster dinner then an evening of dancing with live music from the Boom Chucka Boys. Details at www.heritageranch.ca

-The City of Lacombe is ringing in the new year with the mayor. The New Years Eve Mayor’s Ball brings Las Vegas to Lacombe. You also have a chance to win a trip for two to Sin City. Details by calling 403-782-6668

-Red Deer City Hall is closed Monday January 3rd, same with most admin buildings around Central Alberta (Sylvan and Lacombe)

-Transit Holiday Hours: 8:45am to 6:45pm

- Action Bus Schedule: Buses are running New Years Eve from 8:30 to 4:30, same schedule for Monday. Won't run all weekend.

- The Rec Centre and Michener Centre are closed Saturday. The Rec Centre is open again Sunday, Michener Centre is closed until Monday.

- The Collicutt and GH Dawe are open all weekend....Collicutt Centre closes at 5 and the Dawe is closed. Saturday both are open from 10am to 8pm.

-Bower Mall is OPEN Saturday from 11 until 5

-Parkland Mall is Closed New Years Day (Sat)

-New Years Day fireworks out of Sylvan Lake at 8pm tomorrow night!

Sports:

-The Red Deer Rebels take to the ice for a pair of away games this weekend. Saturday they are in Saskatoon taking on the Blades. Sunday they visit the Raiders in Prince Albert. You can catch the action on our sister station 106.7 The Drive.

-The Mac’s Midget Tournament in Calgary sees the Sutter Fund Girls meet the Edmonton Thunder in the semis Friday. The ladies went through the tournament undefeated so good luck to them.

Film:

No new films this weekend.

Lotto Max jackpot is $50 Million with almost 20 Max Millions. Not a bad way to ring in 2011.

Remember to celebrate responsibly and don’t drink and drive. From your friends at BIG 105, Happy New Year!

Weekend Report

Local

-The Pure Fighting Championship at the Prairie Pavillion Friday night starting at 7:00pm. 10 professional MMA fights on the card with tickets available at Ticketmaster.

-The CP Holiday Train runs through Red Deer Saturday at 9:45am. See it at CP Rail Yard, 6867 Edgar Industrial Drive and bring a donation for the Red Deer Food Bank.

-BIG 105 will be at Canadian Tire north starting at 10:00am Saturday, accepting empty bottles for Bottles for a Brighter Christmas. Make a donation, enjoy coffee from Van Houtte and enter to win a $500 gift card from Bower Place Shopping Centre.

-BIG 105 presents Ron James Saturday at the Memorial Centre. Tickets at the Black Knight Ticket Centre.

-The Village of Alix cuts the ribbon on their new fire hall Saturday and stick around for the Family Christmas Celebration including public skating, pictures with Santa and Sleigh Rides.

Sports

-The Red Deer Rebels have three games this weekend starting tonight as the boys entertain Kelowna. Regina is in town Saturday and the Rebels in Calgary Sunday night.

-The Notre Dame Cougar Classic continues today. The senior boys and girls basketball tournament will see the Cougars take to the floor against Edmonton`s St. Joe`s High.

Film

-The Chronicles of Narnia: the Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

-The Tourist with Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie.

Weekend Report

Wow, has it been almost a month since we've done of these?

Local:

-BIG 105 presents The Christmas Bazaar Saturday and Sunday at Westerner Park. Find clothing, accessories, home decor and pet products to finish your holiday shopping. Admission is by donation to the Ronald McDonald House or Food Bank

-The RCMP is having a Charity Checkstop Saturday starting at 11am. Bring a donation of cash, non perishable food items, winter clothing or unwrapped toys and get ‘caught’ by the RCMP. Items collected go to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau and the Food Bank.

-Christmas Dance at the Clive Community Hall Saturday starting at 6:30. Door prizes, a concession and live entertainment. Admission is $5 and kids 10 and under are free. All proceeds going to Clive Community Adopt a Family Christmas Program.

Sports:

-Two home games for the Red Deer Rebels as the boys take on Prince Albert Friday and Brandon Saturday. Saturdays game is Toque Toss Night. Bring toques, scarves and mittens and throw them on the ice when the Rebels score their first goal. All items collected go to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau.

-The Midget AAA Optimist Rebels host the other Calgary Flames tonight at the Red Deer Arena with an 8:00pm puck drop.

-The Olds Grizzlies are home to Fort McMurray in AJHL action while the Heritage Junior B League sees Rimbey in Three Hills.

Film:

-Conviction with Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell about a sister’s devotion to free her wrongfully convicted brother from prison.

Weekend Report

Local:

-BIG 105 and Against the Wall Theatre present “Choke” at the Scott Block Theatre downtown. It runs through next weekend and features video game junkie sons so it might hit close to home. Tickets are $18 at the door. Showtime is 8pm.

- Local musician Randi Boulton is having a gig and CD fundraiser at the Hub tonight starting at 7pm. Tickets are $20 at the door or Babycakes Cupcakery.

-“The Arts Gala Fundraiser” supporting the Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund is help Saturday at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Appetizers and desserts. Tickets are $35 and available by calling 403-782-1258.

Sports:

-BIG 105 presents The 2010 Red Deer Curling Classic at the Red Deer and Michener Curling Clubs. $66,000 in prize money and CTRS points. Tickets are $30 at the door.

- Two games for the Red Deer Rebels this weekend as they continue their US road trip. The boys will be in Portland tonight and then in Tri-City tomorrow taking on the Americans. Both games can be heard on our brother station 106.7 The Drive.

-Meanwhile the Red Deer Optimist Rebels take to the ice against the Calgary Buffalos tonight beginning at 8pm at the Red Deer Arena.

Film:

-Megamind with the voices of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Brad Pitt.

-Due Date with Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis.

Saturday Night Live features Jane Lynch and musical guest Bruno Mars.

Weekend Report

Local:

-BIG 105 presents the Our Best To You Art and Craft Sale this weekend at Westerner Park. $5 gets you in and you can get a reentry pass for the entire weekend.

-The Red Deer Public Library is holding their annual Halloween Spooktacular, Saturday from 2-3pm in the children’s department. Bring your costume and hear stories, songs and crafts.

-Halloween is presented by the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra with special guests Saturday that the Red Deer College Arts Centre. Fairy tales, Hitchcock thrillers and tales of Witchcraft. The evening gets underway at 8pm.

-Halloween fun at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery on Sunday. Kids can check out the Curious Case of the Missing Toy starting at 1pm.

Sports:

-The Red Deer Rebels have a pair of games at home with the boys hosting Vancouver Friday and Saskatoon Saturday. These are the last home games until November 19^th.

-High school football sees the a-side semi-final playoffs take place. Friday’s early game sees Camrose at Lacombe. The late game sees Hunting Hills hosting Stettler. The b-side semi final sees Rocky at Thurber.

Film:

SAW 3D which if the final chapter of the Saw series.

Saturday Night Live features Jon Hamm with musical guest Rihanna.

And the Lotto Max jackpot is $50Million with 11 MaxMillions. Good luck!