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CELEBRATION - Red Deerians take part in celebrations to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21st. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Red Deer commemorates National Indigenous Peoples Day

Citizens take part in activities throughout the week

CELEBRATION - Red Deerians take part in celebrations to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21st. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
FILL IT UP - Volunteers with the Red Deer Food Bank came out to Alberta Animal Services June 19th to fill up thousands of pounds of pet food for Red Deerians who are less fortunate. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Over 10,000 lbs of pet food given out to help Red Deer’s vulnerable

Alberta Animal Services and Red Deer Food Bank’s Kitchen Kibble will feed hundreds

FILL IT UP - Volunteers with the Red Deer Food Bank came out to Alberta Animal Services June 19th to fill up thousands of pounds of pet food for Red Deerians who are less fortunate. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
More than 150 blood donors needed by Canada Day

More than 150 blood donors needed by Canada Day

Red Deerians encouraged to donate to save lives

More than 150 blood donors needed by Canada Day
Central Alberta Humane Society presents cat yoga

Central Alberta Humane Society presents cat yoga

Proceeds will be used to care for the shelter animals

Central Alberta Humane Society presents cat yoga
HOLDING ON - Mason Helmeczi was back in action at this year’s Innisfail Pro Rodeo at the Daines Ranch riding a bucking bronc. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Lots of action this year at the Innisfail Pro Rodeo

Rain doesn’t stop crowds from cheering on some of the best in rodeo action

HOLDING ON - Mason Helmeczi was back in action at this year’s Innisfail Pro Rodeo at the Daines Ranch riding a bucking bronc. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
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Ryan McDougall enters candidacy race for Red Deer South

McDougall encourages younger generations to get involved in politics

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STRIKE A POSE - The Central Alberta Buccaneers took part in Walk A Mile In Her Shoes June 7th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes raises over $42,000 for Women’s Outreach

Men donned their heels for a good cause

STRIKE A POSE - The Central Alberta Buccaneers took part in Walk A Mile In Her Shoes June 7th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
HEALTH MATTERS - Students across Red Deer who are enrolled in the School Lunch Program will now get to receive lunches from the Mustard Seed in the summer months. photo submitted

The Mustard Seed will now provide lunches to students in the summer

Thanks to Red Deerians, the cost of lunches is down to $2 each

HEALTH MATTERS - Students across Red Deer who are enrolled in the School Lunch Program will now get to receive lunches from the Mustard Seed in the summer months. photo submitted
ATTACK - A canine demonstration was part of the grand opening of the new agility field at the Police Dog Service Training Centre June 13th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Police Dog Service Training Centre holds official opening of expanded agility field

Other portion of land will be used for human remains detection

ATTACK - A canine demonstration was part of the grand opening of the new agility field at the Police Dog Service Training Centre June 13th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
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UPDATE: Remand Centre inmates escaped through window, say Red Deer RCMP
UPDATE: Remand Centre inmates escaped through window, say Red Deer RCMP

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HELPING OUT - From left, Wynne Bjorgan, Ray Kmetiuk and Nadine Coyne at Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre. The group of Rotarians were educating those on ShelterBoxes that go to helping those in disaster situations across the world. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

ShelterBox providing shelter relief to those in Guatemala

Red Deer Rotarians working to raise funds for disaster relief

HELPING OUT - From left, Wynne Bjorgan, Ray Kmetiuk and Nadine Coyne at Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre. The group of Rotarians were educating those on ShelterBoxes that go to helping those in disaster situations across the world. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
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Two local athletes prepare for one of the largest Muay Thai tournaments

Jenn Wiebe and Stephanie Schmale head to Iowa June 21st to 24th

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I AM SPARTAN - Runners jumped over the fire, the final obstacle of this weekend’s Spartan Race at Heritage Ranch. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Red Deerians take part in the Spartan Race

Runners braved the rain, taking part in many obstacles

I AM SPARTAN - Runners jumped over the fire, the final obstacle of this weekend’s Spartan Race at Heritage Ranch. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
COUNTRY GAL - Alecia Aichelle is looking forward to releasing her new single Hooked On Us June 18th. photo submitted

Singer Alecia Aichelle set to reel in new single

Central Alberta artist excited for main stage performance at Westerner Days

COUNTRY GAL - Alecia Aichelle is looking forward to releasing her new single Hooked On Us June 18th. photo submitted
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Haley Wile is in the nomination race for UCP – Red Deer South

Wile is passionate about fighting for jobs and economic growth

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WALK A MILE - Many men gathered June 7th for the annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event, raising money for the Women’s Outreach Centre. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Men don heels for Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Funds raised go towards the Women’s Outreach Centre

WALK A MILE - Many men gathered June 7th for the annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event, raising money for the Women’s Outreach Centre. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
EXEMPLARY - Lynne Mulder was this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient at the 11th annual Women Of Excellence Awards. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: 11th annual Women of Excellence Awards another big hit

Lynne Mulder received this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award

EXEMPLARY - Lynne Mulder was this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient at the 11th annual Women Of Excellence Awards. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
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WATCH: Fighting cancer together at Relay For Life

Red Deer Relay for Life takes place at CrossRoads Church this weekend

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