Red Deer Dream Centre

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

The weekend is here and coffee is on!

DC Brew Coffee Co. — fresh custom roasted beans, available whole bean or ground!
Grab yours online at www.rddc.ca or call 403-986-0050.
$10 from every single bag goes straight to the Red Deer Dream Centre!
That means every cup you brew is actually helping change lives.
Let’s do some good with every sip!

06/05/2026

From the latest RDDC newsletter (are you signed up yet?)

From the Executive Director:

The Genesis Process

As stated in earlier newsletters we employ the Genesis Process as its primary practice model for addiction recovery. The Genesis Process: This is described as a multi-faceted approach that uniquely addresses the:

· Physical components of addiction: This involves understanding the neurochemical aspects of substance use and withdrawal.

· Mental components of addiction: This focuses on the psychological and emotional factors contributing to addictive behaviours.

· Spiritual components of addiction: This aspect integrates Christian teachings and principles to explore the underlying beliefs and brokenness that can lead to self-destructive behaviours.

In summary, the Red Deer Dream Centre utilizes the Genesis Process, a model that integrates physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of addiction recovery through a combination of evidence-based practices, Christian principles, community support, and individualized care planning with a strong emphasis on long-term recovery and reintegration.

Darryl Wilkie, M.T.S., M.Sc.
Executive Director

06/04/2026

What a great night out at the game!! Thank you to all who bought some 50/50 tickets from the crew and thank you to the Sylvan Lake Gulls & Gulls Give Foundation for having us!!

06/04/2026

Commencement Friday is happening tomorrow night!!

Please join us for the Commencement Friday!
June 5th @ 7pm.

This is where, as a community, we come together to hear the stories of clients' recovery journeys, successes, and to celebrate commencement from the RDDC program.

com·mence·ment
/kəˈmen(t)smənt/

noun
a beginning or start.
"at the commencement of the journey"
synonyms: beginning, starting point, launch, dawn, origin, kickoff

06/04/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Celebrate Recovery Canada / CrossRoads Church Celebrate Recovery for inviting Executive Director Darryl Wilkie and Marketing & Fund Development Lead Peter Davyduck to share the heart and vision of the Red Deer Dream Centre at your monthly Central Alberta CR Leaders Meeting.

Celebrate Recovery continues to be an invaluable partner in the recovery journey—helping connect men to our program, supporting them while they're here, and providing a strong recovery community long after commencement. We are grateful for your ongoing partnership and the hope you bring to so many lives across Central Alberta.

06/03/2026

From the latest RDDC newsletter (are you signed up yet?)

Donor Spotlight!

This month we want to send out a huge thank you to Bob Bevins / Bulldog Metals LTD

Thanks to Bob’s incredible generosity (and one of his many donations to the centre), we were able to purchase brand new stacking tables and chairs!

Not only do they look fantastic and help tie the dining room together, they’re going to be a game-changer for all the events and gatherings we host here.

Thank you so much, Bob! Your continued support means the world to us!

06/03/2026

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06/02/2026

From the latest RDDC newsletter (are you signed up yet?):

Sasquatch Hunting & Time Travel in Nordegg

This month’s client outing took us on an adventurous journey into the Rocky mountains again. We headed to historic Nordegg for a day of “Sasquatch hunting” combined with an in-depth tour of the legendary Brazeau Collieries mine site.

The weather cooperated beautifully as we stepped back in time to explore one of Alberta’s most important coal mining heritage sites. Once a bustling community built around the mines, Nordegg’s story came alive as we walked through the very operations that put this town on the map.

Highlights of the tour included:

The tunnel entrances

The still-standing dynamite shack (a very good sign, we all agreed!)

The blacksmith and wood shops

The old warehouse

The cleaner and briquette plant

The unique “Vancouver” modular homes

And countless other fascinating details of daily mining life from a bygone era.
After soaking in all the history, we wrapped up our 8-hour excursion with a relaxing late lunch at the scenic Taunton/Fortner Trestle. The views were absolutely stunning and provided the perfect backdrop to reflect on the day.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us — it was another memorable outing filled with history, laughter, and a little bit of Sasquatch mystery!

Looking forward to our next adventure… in Kananaskis country!!

06/02/2026

Such a great place to get out to and explore here in our own backyard. As well, a huge supporter and partner of us here at the centre!! We'll be heading out next week to get our garden boxes planted!!

🌧️🌤️ Rain or shine, Fort Normandeau is a great place to be! Explore the inside of the Stopping House and stop by the Interpretive Centre to learn more about the history of Red Deer the community that existed at the Red Deer River crossing. ️