Carlie Connolly

Joe Hittel, 83-years-old, brought in $14,000 for Make A Wish Rope for Hope in Red Deer, making him the top fundraiser for all of Northern Alberta and number two fundraiser in all of Canada. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Joe Hittel is the number one fundraiser in Northern Alberta for Rope for Hope

Hittel of Red Deer raised $14,000 for Make A Wish event

Joe Hittel, 83-years-old, brought in $14,000 for Make A Wish Rope for Hope in Red Deer, making him the top fundraiser for all of Northern Alberta and number two fundraiser in all of Canada. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Red Deer Express wins first place for best decorated car at Westerner Days Parade
Red Deer Express wins first place for best decorated car at Westerner Days Parade
Just under 400 goats were brought in to Piper Creek Gardens to manage weeds. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Red Deer welcomes goats for weed control

Almost 400 goats brought to Piper Creek Gardens to control Canada Thistle

Just under 400 goats were brought in to Piper Creek Gardens to manage weeds. Carlie Connolly/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

Westerner Days opens today

Lots to see and do for the whole family

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
Artist Steven Havens takes part in antler carving, a course offered in Red Deer College’s Series Summer Arts School. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Artists from all over come to RDC’s Series Summer Arts School

Steven Havens travelled to Red Deer from Texas to take part in antler carving

Artist Steven Havens takes part in antler carving, a course offered in Red Deer College’s Series Summer Arts School. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Ken Sharrun, agent with Greyhound, will be looking for other work as Greyhound announced it will be shutting down. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Greyhound closure will affect approximately 380,000 passengers in Alberta

Red Deer cerebral palsy relied on the bus for medical appointments

Ken Sharrun, agent with Greyhound, will be looking for other work as Greyhound announced it will be shutting down. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Deb Doyle helps out Trey Ellert at the Reading College Open House at Red Deer College. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Deb Doyle helps out Trey Ellert at the Reading College Open House at Red Deer College. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Warner Music Canada photo

The Washboard Union heads to Westerner Days July 20th

Chris Duncombe talks latest record and the band’s road to success

Warner Music Canada photo
Joe Hittel, 83, will be rappelling down the Stantec building July 21st in support of Make A Wish Rope for Hope. photo submitted

Joe Hittel is ready to take on new heights at Rope for Hope

The 83-year-old will rappel down the Stantec building as a leprechaun

Joe Hittel, 83, will be rappelling down the Stantec building July 21st in support of Make A Wish Rope for Hope. photo submitted
Council approves microbrewery for Johnstone Drive

Council approves microbrewery for Johnstone Drive

Microbreweries are an emerging industry in Red Deer

Council approves microbrewery for Johnstone Drive
CANADIAN SPORTS - Newcomers to Red Deer took part in a variety of Canadian summer sports. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: C.A.R.E. introduces newcomers to Canadian summer sports

Over 150 Red Deerian newcomers headed to Eastview Estates Park to learn some sports

CANADIAN SPORTS - Newcomers to Red Deer took part in a variety of Canadian summer sports. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
BEATING HIS DRUM - Popular country artist Aaron Goodvin will hit the stage at Westerner Days July 18th. photo submitted
BEATING HIS DRUM - Popular country artist Aaron Goodvin will hit the stage at Westerner Days July 18th. photo submitted
Conditions favourable for funnel clouds in parts of Central Alberta

Conditions favourable for funnel clouds in parts of Central Alberta

Sunny, warmer temperatures planned for later this week

Conditions favourable for funnel clouds in parts of Central Alberta
BALANCE - Avery Malone of Innisfail is preparing for the 2018 Canadian Nationals/World Equestrian Games Qualifier July 13th-15th at the Calnash Ag. Event Centre in Ponoka. Alex Thomas / AThomas Photo

Vaulters from across Canada prepare for vaulting qualifier in Ponoka

Qualifier will see 119 teams across the country compete

BALANCE - Avery Malone of Innisfail is preparing for the 2018 Canadian Nationals/World Equestrian Games Qualifier July 13th-15th at the Calnash Ag. Event Centre in Ponoka. Alex Thomas / AThomas Photo
CANADIAN EH - Kate and Declan Lynch have fun celebrating Canada Day in Bower Ponds. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Central Albertans celebrate Canada Day

Red Deer’s Bower Ponds packed with activities for all ages

CANADIAN EH - Kate and Declan Lynch have fun celebrating Canada Day in Bower Ponds. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Police arrest fourth Red Deer remand escapee

Police arrest fourth Red Deer remand escapee

Dallas Rain in custody

Police arrest fourth Red Deer remand escapee
Are you happy about the legalization of marijuana?

Are you happy about the legalization of marijuana?

Red Deerians weigh in on this week’s poll

Are you happy about the legalization of marijuana?
DISCUSSION - Kaley Zunino and Gwen Schmidt chat with Mayor Tara Veer at the annual Mayor’s Garden Party. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Good turnout for annual Mayor’s Garden Party

Red Deerians enjoy entertaining afternoon with Tara Veer

DISCUSSION - Kaley Zunino and Gwen Schmidt chat with Mayor Tara Veer at the annual Mayor’s Garden Party. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
PAYING TRIBUTE - Brad Vonkeman, Rebecca Orr and Tara Veer take part in the official ribbon cutting at the grand opening of the Fallen Worker Tribute at Bower Bonds June 25th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Red Deerians remember fallen workers

Fallen Workers Tribute set up in Bower Ponds

PAYING TRIBUTE - Brad Vonkeman, Rebecca Orr and Tara Veer take part in the official ribbon cutting at the grand opening of the Fallen Worker Tribute at Bower Bonds June 25th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
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Finale tournament for first all-girls baseball league takes place this weekend

Red Deer Mosquito Braves Pink is Central Alberta’s first all-girl baseball team

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