Carlie Connolly

Kris Millar, owner of Twisted Label in Ponoka, stands in front of her display at the CFR Tradeshow, which runs at Westerner Park until Nov. 4th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Lots of fashionable finds at CFR Tradeshow

The Canadian Finals Rodeo runs at Red Deer’s Westerner Park until Nov. 4th

Kris Millar, owner of Twisted Label in Ponoka, stands in front of her display at the CFR Tradeshow, which runs at Westerner Park until Nov. 4th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
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Scott McDermott to compete in Ultraman World Championships

The race marks three years since his near-death crash in 2015

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The Ghomeshi Effect performance stops in Red Deer Nov. 9th

Dance-theatre performance explores how the legal system handles sexual assault cases

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Jared Parsonage.                                photo by Jackie Jensen

Top bull riders prepare for the CFR

Red Deer hosts the CFR from Oct. 30th to Nov. 4th

Jared Parsonage.                                photo by Jackie Jensen
Rough sleeping encampment update

Rough sleeping encampment update

Over the summer, a collaborative cleanup and outreach team worked to respond to 83 camps

Rough sleeping encampment update
Executive Director of Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre Patricia Arango, took home the Not-for-Profit Award, a new award at the Annual Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Red Deer Chamber Awards recognize outstanding businesses

The 37th Annual Business Awards saw five recipients take home prestigious awards

Executive Director of Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre Patricia Arango, took home the Not-for-Profit Award, a new award at the Annual Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
The Kinsmen Dream Home is located at 157 Longmire Close. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Tickets for Kinsmen Dream Home Lottery available until Dec. 31st

The Red Deer home is valued at over $750,000

The Kinsmen Dream Home is located at 157 Longmire Close. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
POLL: Are you excited about the legalization of cannabis

POLL: Are you excited about the legalization of cannabis

Pot will be legal as of Oct. 17th

POLL: Are you excited about the legalization of cannabis
Joanne Long of Red Deer has speeds around a barrel in the ladies barrel racing at the Foothills Cowboys Association Cowboy Classic Finals Rodeo Friday night at Westerner Park. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Lots of rodeo action at Cowboy Classic Finals Rodeo

Many Red Deer contestants will be competing all weekend long

Joanne Long of Red Deer has speeds around a barrel in the ladies barrel racing at the Foothills Cowboys Association Cowboy Classic Finals Rodeo Friday night at Westerner Park. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Ardene will be taking over the old Sport Chek at Parkland Mall come Spring of 2019. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Ardene to take over the old Sport Chek at Parkland Mall

The Red Deer store will be over 16,000 square feet

Ardene will be taking over the old Sport Chek at Parkland Mall come Spring of 2019. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
St. Luke’s Anglican Church marks 125th anniversary

St. Luke’s Anglican Church marks 125th anniversary

On Oct. 20th, a banquet to celebrate the 125th anniversary of St. Luke’s runs at Festival Hall

St. Luke’s Anglican Church marks 125th anniversary
Ryan Jason Allen Willert stands by his recent mural at Turning Point. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Local artist paints murals for Turning Point

Ryan Jason Allen Willert wanted to give back to an organization close to his heart

Ryan Jason Allen Willert stands by his recent mural at Turning Point. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Group of Red Deerians stand up for safe consumption

Group of Red Deerians stand up for safe consumption

Almost 2,000 signatures collected so far

Group of Red Deerians stand up for safe consumption
Tom Baker, a resident of West Park Retirement Lodge, had the opportunity to hold the Grey Cup as part of the second annual Operation Tea Cup. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Grey Cup was in Red Deer to support military families

Money raised will go towards the Military Family Resource Centre

Tom Baker, a resident of West Park Retirement Lodge, had the opportunity to hold the Grey Cup as part of the second annual Operation Tea Cup. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Red Deer runner Melissa Ray recently qualified for the Western State Finals in the United States, a 100-mile race. photo submitted

On the run with Melissa Ray

Red Deer runner talks about her intense running experiences

Red Deer runner Melissa Ray recently qualified for the Western State Finals in the United States, a 100-mile race. photo submitted
Red Deer filmmaker Kelsey van Moorsel is busy working on her documentary Picture A Farmer, set to be released in 2019. photo submitted

Local filmmaker works on documentary featuring women farmers

Red Deer woman receives $50,000 grant from STORYHIVE to produce documentary

Red Deer filmmaker Kelsey van Moorsel is busy working on her documentary Picture A Farmer, set to be released in 2019. photo submitted
Donny Lee heads to the Red Deer Memorial Centre Oct. 1st.                                photo submitted

Nashville performer Donny Lee heads to Red Deer Oct. 1st

The singer is releasing his latest album soon

Donny Lee heads to the Red Deer Memorial Centre Oct. 1st.                                photo submitted
WATCH: Dragonfly Children’s Healing Centre celebrates grand opening

WATCH: Dragonfly Children’s Healing Centre celebrates grand opening

Many Red Deerians come out to show their support

WATCH: Dragonfly Children’s Healing Centre celebrates grand opening
WATCH: Red Deer musician raising awareness and funds for mental health

WATCH: Red Deer musician raising awareness and funds for mental health

Ryan Langlois is walking an hour each day until Oct. 4th

WATCH: Red Deer musician raising awareness and funds for mental health
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Bringing light to the work RNs do at Arnet Lantern Walk

Red Deer event takes place Sept. 28th at Bower Ponds

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