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Delay of proceedings application denied in Castor-area murder case

Delay of proceedings application denied in Castor-area murder case

Jason Klaus and Joshua Frank, charged in matter, will head to trial Oct. 10th

Delay of proceedings application denied in Castor-area murder case
COMMUNITY SPIRIT - The Iron Society Independent Riding Club spearheads three events a year, and is involved in many more, raising money for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, among other causes. To date they have raised in excess of $50,000 for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. photo submitted

Local riding group gives back in a big way

Iron Society IRC raised excess of $50,000 for Red Deer Regional Health Foundation

COMMUNITY SPIRIT - The Iron Society Independent Riding Club spearheads three events a year, and is involved in many more, raising money for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, among other causes. To date they have raised in excess of $50,000 for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. photo submitted
GUILTY PLEA - Shelly Kolodychuk, centre in white dress and sunglasses, leaves Red Deer Provincial Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle over 80mg. The incident happened when she was driving a school bus in Red Deer this past June. Erin Fawcett/Red Deer Express

Red Deer school bus driver pleads guilty to impaired driving

Court heard Shelly Kolodychuk was two times over legal limit at the time of the incident

GUILTY PLEA - Shelly Kolodychuk, centre in white dress and sunglasses, leaves Red Deer Provincial Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle over 80mg. The incident happened when she was driving a school bus in Red Deer this past June. Erin Fawcett/Red Deer Express
Important reminder about school zone safety as kids return to class

Important reminder about school zone safety as kids return to class

Red Deer students head back to school on Thursday

Important reminder about school zone safety as kids return to class
Rick More in the running for City council

Rick More in the running for City council

Born and raised Red Deerian looking to make a difference in community

Rick More in the running for City council
Men charged with Castor-area murders in court

Men charged with Castor-area murders in court

Delay of proceedings application filed in case of Jason Klaus and Joshua Frank

Men charged with Castor-area murders in court
UNVEILING - From left, City Manager Craig Curtis, Mayor Tara Veer and City Planning Manager Tara Lodewyk unveil Red Deer’s newest neighbourhood, Capstone at Riverlands.                                Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Video: Riverlands neighbourhood unveiled

Red Deer’s Capstone at Riverlands 20 years in the making

UNVEILING - From left, City Manager Craig Curtis, Mayor Tara Veer and City Planning Manager Tara Lodewyk unveil Red Deer’s newest neighbourhood, Capstone at Riverlands.                                Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
TRAINING - RCMP Cpl. Daniel Block and his five-year-old Police Service Dog Eve, give a demonstration on how they are trained to detect the deadly opioid fentanyl.                                Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Video: RCMP leading the world in fentanyl detection

Media given demonstration at training facility near Innisfail

TRAINING - RCMP Cpl. Daniel Block and his five-year-old Police Service Dog Eve, give a demonstration on how they are trained to detect the deadly opioid fentanyl.                                Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Red Deer City council takes stand on cannabis legislation

Red Deer City council takes stand on cannabis legislation

New federal cannabis legislation set for July 1st, 2018

Red Deer City council takes stand on cannabis legislation
ANNOUNCEMENT - The provincial government announced funding to help address homelessness and violence in Central Alberta. From left, Barb Miller, MLA for Red Deer South, Kim Schreiner, MLA for Red Deer North, Mayor Tara Veer and Irfan Sabir, minister of Community and Social Services, were on hand for the announcement on Thursday.                                 Erin Fawcett/Red Deer Express

Government funding announced for Red Deer

Money to help address homelessness and violence in Central Alberta

ANNOUNCEMENT - The provincial government announced funding to help address homelessness and violence in Central Alberta. From left, Barb Miller, MLA for Red Deer South, Kim Schreiner, MLA for Red Deer North, Mayor Tara Veer and Irfan Sabir, minister of Community and Social Services, were on hand for the announcement on Thursday.                                 Erin Fawcett/Red Deer Express
NEW OWNERS - Central Alberta entrepreneurs Kurt and Kyla Belich and Ross Morrison have purchased the Alberta Downs race track. Carlie Connolly/Lacombe Express

Central Alberta entrepreneurs purchase Alberta Downs race track

New owners excited for future of property

NEW OWNERS - Central Alberta entrepreneurs Kurt and Kyla Belich and Ross Morrison have purchased the Alberta Downs race track. Carlie Connolly/Lacombe Express
ANOTHER RUN - Mayor Tara Veer stands with local veterans as she announces her run for candidacy in this fall’s election. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Video: Mayor Tara Veer announces bid for second term

Veer seeking new mandate from Red Deerians

ANOTHER RUN - Mayor Tara Veer stands with local veterans as she announces her run for candidacy in this fall’s election. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
RED DEER IS READY - Mayor Tara Veer waves the Canada Games flag at the closing ceremonies in Winnipeg last weekend. photo by Scott Grant/Canada Games

Red Deer is officially ready for 2019 Canada Winter Games

Canada Games torch and flag passed to Mayor Tara Veer

RED DEER IS READY - Mayor Tara Veer waves the Canada Games flag at the closing ceremonies in Winnipeg last weekend. photo by Scott Grant/Canada Games
GIVING BACK - Red Deer Fire Chief Brian Makey donates blood for the first time as part of the Lifesaving Summer campaign via Canadian Blood Services. Erin Fawcett/Red Deer Express

Video: The challenge is on between first responders in Red Deer

Lifesaving Summer campaign kicked off at Canadian Blood Services

GIVING BACK - Red Deer Fire Chief Brian Makey donates blood for the first time as part of the Lifesaving Summer campaign via Canadian Blood Services. Erin Fawcett/Red Deer Express
Family of geese reportedly struck by vehicle and left on road

Family of geese reportedly struck by vehicle and left on road

Innisfail RCMP turn to public for more information

Family of geese reportedly struck by vehicle and left on road
Red Deer man facing stolen property and firearms charges

Red Deer man facing stolen property and firearms charges

Other arrests by Innisfail RCMP include men from Olds, Sundre and Edmonton

Red Deer man facing stolen property and firearms charges
SUCCESS - Officials are deeming Westerner Days a success with more than 90,000 people taking in the sights and sounds of the annual Red Deer event. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Photos: More than 90,000 people take in Westerner Days

Westerner Days held in Red Deer from July 19th-23rd

SUCCESS - Officials are deeming Westerner Days a success with more than 90,000 people taking in the sights and sounds of the annual Red Deer event. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Born and raised Red Deerian seeks spot on City council

Born and raised Red Deerian seeks spot on City council

Jordy Smith adds his name to the candidate list

Born and raised Red Deerian seeks spot on City council
Red Deer’s Safe Harbour Society receives government funds

Red Deer’s Safe Harbour Society receives government funds

Agency to get $36,151 to upgrade security cameras at shelters

Red Deer’s Safe Harbour Society receives government funds
Tanya Handley announces her candidacy for the fall election

Tanya Handley announces her candidacy for the fall election

Handley looking forward to continuing the work already done

Tanya Handley announces her candidacy for the fall election