Oliver
One of the more prestigious areas of Red River, Oliver sets at the south and south-west of what one can visibly call downtown (although, according to city districts, it is in fact outside of "downtown"). Trendy lofts and high-rise penthouses overlooking the river are plenty in this neighborhood, as one might expect.
Oliver was one of the original areas that was settled when homesteaders first came to the Red River area, however most of the original homesteads were demolished in the boom of the 70's and early 80's, replaced by the lofty high-rises we see today.
Still, the area keeps a homely feel, partly due to the city policy of not developing the river front, and maintaining all top-of-the-bank views as public land. Residents of Oliver, and indeed of the entire city certainly enjoy walking the trails in the river valley, completely oblivious to the bustling downtown only a few hundred meters away.
The city is mulling a proposal from a notable group of Oliver residents to create a boardwalk from the 114th St. Bridge, across the length of downtown to the Dawson Bridge. Town hall meetings are set in a few weeks time, so council can gauge community opinion on the proposal.
This all being said, we shouldn't forget that Oliver boasts a popular stretch of retail. 114th St. is indeed one of the more "trendy" areas of town, maintaining it's old town feel with historic buildings and a plentiful supply of "mom and pop" shops. While not nearly as affluent as Edmonton's Whyte Ave., or Vancouver's Robson Street, 114th St. has a character of his own that citizens of Red River are proud to call theirs.
And that's it for today folks! Apologies for the lengthy delay, and apologies for the delay coming up as well (heading off on vacation tomorrow). Expect regular updates once I'm back though! 
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