Our role with Communities in Bloom• 1995: Joined as Provincial Participant

• 2000: Moved into National Category

• 2009: National Champion

• 2012: Transitioned into Class of Champions Large Category

• 2017: National – Class of Champions

Stone Barn Garden

• Destination located in Cultural Village on South Side of Telford Lake

• Popular location for weddings and photography

• Timber frame structure build with post and beam construction

• All Timbers used in project were recycled from old cedar hydro poles

Canada 150 - Playground & Outdoor Fitness Area• Located in William F. Lede Park and is free to use

• Fitness Area features 15 pieces of equipment

Canada 150 – Telford Lake Boardwalk Expansion• Was a Special Mention from the Judges

Canada 150 – Stone Barn Garden Tulip Garden• 2 Classes of Children helped plant 1,500

bulbs in the Stone Bark Garden

A Growing Community• 32,448 Population

• Doubled in size since 2006

Sport Tourism Overview

• $6.8 Billion Industry in Canada and the fastest growing segment in tourism

• Economic Stabilizer• Especially during times of economic volatility

• Benefits include:• Regional Identity Enhancements

• Spurs Youth, Volunteer, Cultural, & Catalytic Development

Catalyst for Change

Showcasing culture through sport

• 2017 Canadian Ringette Championships• March 27 – April 1• 43 teams and 1,000 athletes, coaches and officials• Filled more than 1500 hotel rooms• Total spending $2,705,834• Total industry Output $5,131,156

• Wild out West theme

• Wild West Hoedown

Leduc & Area’s top Sporting Events 2008 - 2018

Economic Impact Assessment

Top 3 Events of 2018

Date Event – Community Development LocationFebruary 2-4, 2018 Frostival & Frostival Frolic Alexandra Park & Civic Centre

February 21, 2018 Spring Community Information & Registration Day LRC

April 19, 2018 Volunteer Appreciation Banquet / Citizen of Distinction Awards LRC

June 2, 2018 Rodeo ParadeFrom Safeway to LCHS along 50th Street

July 1, 2018 Canada Day / Canada Day Parade LRC / Main Street / City - Wide

August 11, 2018 Rock the Rails Skate Park

August 23, 2018 Party in Alexandra Park / Fall Community Information Day Alexandra Park & Leduc Cinemas

September 28 - 30, 2018 Leduc Culture Days City - Wide

November 24, 2018 Santa Claus Parade Main Street

December XX, 2018 CP Holiday Train (Date TBC by CP Rail later in the year) TBC but probably the No Frills Lot

Leduc Frostival / Frostival Frolic (Feb. 2 – 4, 2018)• Outdoor Activities at Alexandra Park (Civic

Centre), including petting zoo, skating, pond curling, recreational activities and more!

• Frozen 4 Hockey Tournament on the Kinsmen Rink

• Sno-Pitch Tournament

• 3 km & 5 km Walk / Run in partnership with the Winter Warrior Challenge (Leduc Recreation Centre)

Spring Community Info & Registration Day (Feb. 21, 2018)

• Largest gathering in Leduc of Sporting Organizations, Community Groups, Volunteer Organizations, Charities and more

Volunteer Appreciation Banquet(April 19, 2018)• The evening includes a buffet dinner,

2017 Citizens of Distinction Award Ceremony, and door prizes

Canada Day Celebrations (July 1, 2018)• Full day event, including:

• Pancake breakfast• BBQ• Parade• Concert• Fireworks

• Past headliners include:• Country Music Star Tebey• Classic Rockers Big Wreck• Modern Rock Sensations USS

• 2018 featured Coleman Hell

Rock the Rails (Aug. 11, 2018)

• The capital region’s largest youth extreme sport event of its kind!

• Skateboard, scooter & BMX competitions, climbing wall, Xtreme Activities, Food Trucks, Resource Fair, Freestyle Market, Graffiti Camp and more!

Party in Alexandra Park / Fall CIRD

• An afternoon and evening of fun, celebrating the last hurrah of summer. Toonie swim, inflatables, face painting, hot dogs provided by FCSS, live performances and more!

• NEW for 2018: Community Information & Registration Day! Now in one location on the same day, it’s a one stop shop for families.

• NEW for 2018: Partnering with Leduc Cinemas to host a variety of free movies.

Leduc Culture Days (Sept. 28 – 30, 2018)• Enjoy a wide variety of

cultural activities across Leduc!

• From dance, to arts, to music, to theatre, there is sure to be something for everyone to try or see.

CP Rail Holiday Train

• Rolling through the city every 2 years, the CP Holiday Train is a festive treat for the community. This is a major collection event for the Leduc & District Food Bank, so don’t forget your donation!