Todd Vaughan

Civil Air Search and Rescue Association hosts exercise at Red Deer Airport

Civil Air Search and Rescue Association hosts exercise at Red Deer Airport

Crews from all over Western Canada come out to coordinate rescue efforts

Civil Air Search and Rescue Association hosts exercise at Red Deer Airport
Ben Hnatiuk would score the first touchdown of the game for the Central Alberta Buccaneers in their huge rivalry game against the Fort McMurray Monarchs on Aug. 11th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Central Alberta Buccaneers come up short against Monarchs

Bucs’ lose star quarterback in heartbreaking affair

Ben Hnatiuk would score the first touchdown of the game for the Central Alberta Buccaneers in their huge rivalry game against the Fort McMurray Monarchs on Aug. 11th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
The Baayens Family are one of the many families who have benefited from donations made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Miracle Network. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Miracle Treat Day supports Central Alberta families

Red Deer Dairy Queen locations surpass $1,000,000 in fundraising

The Baayens Family are one of the many families who have benefited from donations made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Miracle Network. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
A celebration of Wolf Creek Public School’s International Learning Program included a traditional Chinese Lion Dance. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Wolf Creek Public Schools introduces International Learning Program

65 Chinese high school students introduced to Canadian culture

A celebration of Wolf Creek Public School’s International Learning Program included a traditional Chinese Lion Dance. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
DREAM HOME - Debbie Greiner, seen here with her husband Miles, bought the lucky ticket that won the Red Deer Hospital Lottery Dream Home. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Stettler’s Debbie Greiner given keys to Red Deer Hospital Lottery Dream Home

Lottery raises $550,000 for new high-tech patient beds

DREAM HOME - Debbie Greiner, seen here with her husband Miles, bought the lucky ticket that won the Red Deer Hospital Lottery Dream Home. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
Mike Flierl, project lead with 420 Premium Markets out of Calgary, was one of the several people who were out early on July 24th — the first day that the City of Red Deer began accepting cannabis retail development permits. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Red Deer begins accepting cannabis development permits

Several people lined up early to get into burgeoning market

Mike Flierl, project lead with 420 Premium Markets out of Calgary, was one of the several people who were out early on July 24th — the first day that the City of Red Deer began accepting cannabis retail development permits. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
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Lacombe country star Gord Bamford up for CCMAs

Bamford will be hosting his charity golf classic this August in Lacombe

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The Red Deer Riggers made a statement to the rest of the Sunburst League with a dominant home-tournament win over the weekend. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Red Deer Riggers win home tournament at Great Chief

11-1 win over Sherwood Park A’s seals statement tournament for Riggers

The Red Deer Riggers made a statement to the rest of the Sunburst League with a dominant home-tournament win over the weekend. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
AIRPORT BBQ - The Red Deer Regional Airport held their 7th annual Boot Scootin Barbecue to help celebrate Westerner Days. Proceeds of the event went towards the Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Red Deer Airport’s Boot Scootin BBQ supports great cause

Airport hopes to donate $4,000+ to Aspire Special Needs

AIRPORT BBQ - The Red Deer Regional Airport held their 7th annual Boot Scootin Barbecue to help celebrate Westerner Days. Proceeds of the event went towards the Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
BUSINESS CHARITY - Jaret Smith, owner of Unparalleled Premium Wear, hopes to help end the stigma of mental health through donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Red Deer entrepreneur looks to end stigma of mental health

Unparalleled Sports Wear helps support Canadian Mental Health Association

BUSINESS CHARITY - Jaret Smith, owner of Unparalleled Premium Wear, hopes to help end the stigma of mental health through donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
BIG DONATION - FortisAlberta recently made a $10,000 donation the Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta. Todd Dettling, FortisAlberta vice president, presented the cheque to Ronald McDonald House Charities CEO Jason Evanson during the House’s Barnyard Breakfast. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta hosts Barnyard Breakfast

FortisAlberta makes $10,000 donation to House operations

BIG DONATION - FortisAlberta recently made a $10,000 donation the Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta. Todd Dettling, FortisAlberta vice president, presented the cheque to Ronald McDonald House Charities CEO Jason Evanson during the House’s Barnyard Breakfast. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
PARADE DAY - Mayor Tara Veer was waving to the thousands of Red Deerians who came out for the 2018 Westerner Days Parade. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: 2018 Westerner Days Parade brings 1000s to downtown Red Deer

The parade begins five days of western fun and culture in Central Alberta

PARADE DAY - Mayor Tara Veer was waving to the thousands of Red Deerians who came out for the 2018 Westerner Days Parade. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
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Car fire spreads to house in Eastview

Red Deer fire crews on scene

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Lacombe Corn Maze celebrates CFR 45

Lacombe Corn Maze celebrates CFR 45

Kraay Family Farm opens July 20th

Lacombe Corn Maze celebrates CFR 45
RIGGERS WEEKEND - The Riggers will be hosting their annual tournament this weekend at Great Chief Park. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Riggers hosting home tournament this weekend

Riggers looking to round into form heading in playoffs

RIGGERS WEEKEND - The Riggers will be hosting their annual tournament this weekend at Great Chief Park. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
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Bucs’ continue to power through AFL

67-0 win over Grand Prairie pushes Bucs’ towards showdown with Ft. Mac

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FLIPPING AMAZING - Red Deer City Council helped serve up pancakes for over 6,000 Central Albertans at the 36th annual Bower Place Pancake Breakfast. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express                                FLIPPING AMAZING - Red Deer City Council helped serve up pancakes for over 6,000 Central Albertans at the 36th annual Bower Place Pancake Breakfast. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

‘Flipping Amazing’ Pancake Breakfast welcomes 6,000 Central Albertans

Westerner Days is, unofficially, underway after Bower Place held their annual Pancake Breakfast.

FLIPPING AMAZING - Red Deer City Council helped serve up pancakes for over 6,000 Central Albertans at the 36th annual Bower Place Pancake Breakfast. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express                                FLIPPING AMAZING - Red Deer City Council helped serve up pancakes for over 6,000 Central Albertans at the 36th annual Bower Place Pancake Breakfast. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
GAMES DONATION - Peavey Mart recently donated $100,000 to the Parkland Cross-Country Ski Club in support of the 2019 Canada Winter Games. The money will go towards the installation of 4 km of trail lighting. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Peavey Mart donates $100,000 to install LED lighting at River Bend

Enhancements will help support 2019 Canada Winter Games

GAMES DONATION - Peavey Mart recently donated $100,000 to the Parkland Cross-Country Ski Club in support of the 2019 Canada Winter Games. The money will go towards the installation of 4 km of trail lighting. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
BIG CRUNCH - Matt Merkley and the Central Alberta Buccaneers would power through the St. Albert Stars to take sole possession of second place in the AFL. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Bucs’ manhandle St. Albert to take second in AFL

56-8 win puts Bucs’ right behind Ft. Mac in AFL standings

BIG CRUNCH - Matt Merkley and the Central Alberta Buccaneers would power through the St. Albert Stars to take sole possession of second place in the AFL. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
GO-KART - KartSTART by Toyota, which was at Westerner Park July 6th to 8th, teaches kids safe driving skills through the use of go-karts.Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: KartSTART revs into Red Deer

Go-kart event teaches kids about safe driving skills

GO-KART - KartSTART by Toyota, which was at Westerner Park July 6th to 8th, teaches kids safe driving skills through the use of go-karts.Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express