24-Oct-05. Casino expansion debate falling through cracks .Red Deer Advocate, A4.

This opinion article discusses the debate surrounding the planned expansion of downtown Red Deer’s Jackpot Casino and its impact on the residents of the Parkvale community. It is stated that both municipal and provincial officials have shirked their jurisdictional responsibilities to represent the interests of citizens by failing to make any recommendations. The author suggests changing provincial gaming policy so that there is no doubt as to what would happen if a municipal council votes to decline a gaming application.