Hi Jaz and
Central Alberta is a great favorite of mine...especially Red Deer. I lived there for 12 years in the early '80's and '90's...now that's dating myself, eh! Great place for reptile enthusiasts too...Walter's show in August is the biggest in Western Canada and the Westerner is a great venue.
It's a small world here at The Source...the internet has brought cornsnake hobbyists from across Canada, North America, hey, even the world together all in one spot.

Enjoy your visits.
I'm looking forward to the Red Deer show this year. Hope we'll get to meet in person.
Ruth