Carlie Connolly

Wreaths were laid in honour of the fallen who lost their lives in the line of duty. Sept. 9th marked Firefighters’ National Memorial Day. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: The public gathers for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

Red Deerians remember those fallen in the line of duty

Wreaths were laid in honour of the fallen who lost their lives in the line of duty. Sept. 9th marked Firefighters’ National Memorial Day. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Mike Thibeau, Benno Fath, Scott Tilbury and David Foster present the Boston Bruins Alumni fundraising game, which will take place March 17, 2019. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: The Boston Bruins Alumni team will head to Red Deer in March

The Mustard Seed and Shalom Counselling partner up for a good cause

Mike Thibeau, Benno Fath, Scott Tilbury and David Foster present the Boston Bruins Alumni fundraising game, which will take place March 17, 2019. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Kim Schreiner presents a cheque of $125,000 to Chris Good of Barrie Wilson Elementary School, which will go towards their new playground. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Barrie Wilson Elementary School presented with $125,000 towards new playground

Red Deer students will have an inclusive, accessible playground

Kim Schreiner presents a cheque of $125,000 to Chris Good of Barrie Wilson Elementary School, which will go towards their new playground. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
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2019 Women of Excellence Awards nominations are officially open

Approximately 300 women from across Central Alberta have been recognized

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Red Deer’s Jett Grande heading to World Championships for MMA

Red Deer’s Jett Grande heading to World Championships for MMA

Grande will be doing a fundraiser with his coach at JJ’s Kitchen Sept. 29th

Red Deer’s Jett Grande heading to World Championships for MMA
Work underway on temporary overdose prevention site in Red Deer

Work underway on temporary overdose prevention site in Red Deer

Red Deer has the highest rate of fentanyl overdose right now in the province

Work underway on temporary overdose prevention site in Red Deer
Maya Smaisem, left, enjoys her snack time with Principal Kim Walker and Katherine Mu on the first day back to school at Fairview Elementary. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Red Deerians head back to school

Fairview Elementary School welcomes back students

Maya Smaisem, left, enjoys her snack time with Principal Kim Walker and Katherine Mu on the first day back to school at Fairview Elementary. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Westerner Park lands $250,000 for Canadian Finals Rodeo

Westerner Park lands $250,000 for Canadian Finals Rodeo

The CFR championship runs Oct. 30th to Nov. 4th

Westerner Park lands $250,000 for Canadian Finals Rodeo
Overnight road closures on 49th Ave.

Overnight road closures on 49th Ave.

Closures will cause traffic delays as the roadway is paved

Overnight road closures on 49th Ave.
The first ever women’s build was done through Habitat for Humanity Red Deer Aug. 23rd. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Habitat for Humanity Red Deer holds first women’s build

New duplex will be the future home of two families in need

The first ever women’s build was done through Habitat for Humanity Red Deer Aug. 23rd. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Fever Feel debuting new album in September

Fever Feel debuting new album in September

The band will head to Red Deer Sept. 23rd to play Bo’s

Fever Feel debuting new album in September
Bad air quality the next couple of days for Central Alberta

Bad air quality the next couple of days for Central Alberta

Thick smoke returns to Red Deer from B.C. wildfires

Bad air quality the next couple of days for Central Alberta
Red Deer College celebrated the grand opening of the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre Aug. 22nd. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Watch: Red Deer College celebrates grand opening of Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

Doors open to the community for the first time Aug. 23rd

Red Deer College celebrated the grand opening of the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre Aug. 22nd. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
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Reg Warkentin seeks UCP nomination for Red Deer North

Warkentin a part of several community groups

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The 7th annual Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock event on Aug. 24th

Red Deer event will feature some of the best in bull, bronc, bareback and stock

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Karl Holba, five, concentrates on pulling his tractor Aug. 18th at Sunnybrook Farms’ Pioneer Days. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Pioneer Days runs all weekend at Sunnybrook Farm

Red Deerians brave the smoke to celebrate Sunybrook’s biggest event

Karl Holba, five, concentrates on pulling his tractor Aug. 18th at Sunnybrook Farms’ Pioneer Days. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Central Alberta Yogathon raising awareness for mental health

Central Alberta Yogathon raising awareness for mental health

Funds raised go towards the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre

Central Alberta Yogathon raising awareness for mental health
Military Vehicle Display and Swap Meet will bring over 40 military vehicle displays

Military Vehicle Display and Swap Meet will bring over 40 military vehicle displays

People from across Alberta will head to Red Deer for 2nd annual event

Military Vehicle Display and Swap Meet will bring over 40 military vehicle displays
What’s Up Wednesday - August 15th, 2018

What’s Up Wednesday – August 15th, 2018

Tune in to What’s Up Wednesday, with hosts Carlie Connolly, Todd Vaughan and Mark Weber

What’s Up Wednesday - August 15th, 2018
Krysten Klein has been nominated for the Search for Goodness Award. photo submitted

Red Deer teacher nominated for Search for Goodness Award

Krysten Klein is being recognized as an outstanding teacher

Krysten Klein has been nominated for the Search for Goodness Award. photo submitted