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Singer/songwriter John Wort Hannam performs at the Elks Lodge April 12th in a show presented by the Central Music Festival Society. photo submitted

Singer/songwriter John Wort Hannam heads to the Elks Lodge April 12th

Concert is being hosted by the Central Music Festival Society

Singer/songwriter John Wort Hannam performs at the Elks Lodge April 12th in a show presented by the Central Music Festival Society. photo submitted
Motown Soul celebrates some of the biggest names in music. The show runs April 4th at the Memorial Centre. photo submitted ​

Motown Soul celebrates ‘greats’ of classic era

Show pays tribute to Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye among others

Motown Soul celebrates some of the biggest names in music. The show runs April 4th at the Memorial Centre. photo submitted ​
Major Love heads to the City for a show March 30th. Presented by the Central Music Festival Society, the concert runs at the Elks Lodge. photo submitted

Major Love heads to the City for a show March 30th

Presented by the Central Music Festival Society, the concert runs at the Elks Lodge

Major Love heads to the City for a show March 30th. Presented by the Central Music Festival Society, the concert runs at the Elks Lodge. photo submitted
Local businessman and philanthropist Stewart Ford releases memoir

Local businessman and philanthropist Stewart Ford releases memoir

A book launch will be held March 31st at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery

Local businessman and philanthropist Stewart Ford releases memoir
The 2019 NTT IndyCar season began earlier this month in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Red Deer native Parker Thompson was there to race in the Indy Pro 2000 category. Meanwhile, a full season commitment will require extended sponsorship support. photo submitted

Parker Thompson makes a big splash to start the 2019 Road to Indy race season

Double victories in St. Petersburg indicate 2019 could be Thompson’s best season yet

The 2019 NTT IndyCar season began earlier this month in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Red Deer native Parker Thompson was there to race in the Indy Pro 2000 category. Meanwhile, a full season commitment will require extended sponsorship support. photo submitted
As part of their Leaders of Tomorrow Program, students from First Steps and Beyond School in Red Deer recently donated sleepers, socks and handmade quilts to the Neonatal unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Local youngsters lend a helping hand to the Red Deer Hospital

First Steps and Beyond School students donate to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

As part of their Leaders of Tomorrow Program, students from First Steps and Beyond School in Red Deer recently donated sleepers, socks and handmade quilts to the Neonatal unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Rachel Stillings) and Trysten Luck run through a scene during rehearsals for Real Estate, currently being staged by Central Alberta Theatre at the Black Knight Inn. photo submitted

CAT’s latest, Real Estate, fueled by strong performances

Shows run through to March 30th at the Black Knight Inn

Rachel Stillings) and Trysten Luck run through a scene during rehearsals for Real Estate, currently being staged by Central Alberta Theatre at the Black Knight Inn. photo submitted
Create Your Calm Waters and Arise Shine Morning Devotional were officially launched during an open house book launch party this past weekend. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Red Deer resident releases a set of inspiring new titles

Bev Burton excited to share her story via Create Your Calm Waters and Arise & Shine

Create Your Calm Waters and Arise Shine Morning Devotional were officially launched during an open house book launch party this past weekend. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
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Lindsay Thurber presents Urinetown (The Musical)

‘Sharp and hilarious’ satire is based on the works of Brecht and Weill

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From left Darren Young, chair of Bridges Community Living speaks during a press conference to announce the coming replacement of Piper Creek Lodge with a new 100-unit facility. Red Deer MLAs Kim Schreiner, Barb Miller and City Deputy Mayor Frank Wong look on. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Province announces $28 million to replace Piper Creek Lodge

A new 100-unit affordable housing facility will open in Spring of 2021

From left Darren Young, chair of Bridges Community Living speaks during a press conference to announce the coming replacement of Piper Creek Lodge with a new 100-unit facility. Red Deer MLAs Kim Schreiner, Barb Miller and City Deputy Mayor Frank Wong look on. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Board game ‘Kajillionaire’ offers a fun way to learn about fraud

Board game ‘Kajillionaire’ offers a fun way to learn about fraud

March is Fraud Prevention Month

Board game ‘Kajillionaire’ offers a fun way to learn about fraud
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Agencies come together to host ‘Community – The Power of One’

The annual event runs March 23rd at the Welikoklad Event Centre

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Haeley Ginter belts out a tune during rehearsals for Mixed Nuts to be presented by Red Deer Players March 23rd. Photo submitted

Red Deer Players presents ‘Mixed Nuts’ on March 23rd

Comedy/music evening includes launch of communty arts scholarship

Haeley Ginter belts out a tune during rehearsals for Mixed Nuts to be presented by Red Deer Players March 23rd. Photo submitted
Suzanne Hermary, coordinator of the Red Deer Arts Council, is continuing to build the vision for the organization. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Expanding a vision for the Red Deer Arts Council

Suzanne Hermary is excited about building further connections in the arts community

Suzanne Hermary, coordinator of the Red Deer Arts Council, is continuing to build the vision for the organization. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Rev. Ben Elliott, lead pastor of Deer Park Alliance Church and co-editor of a new devotional book for the Easter season, is excited to see the project available at local churches and online. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Red Deer Ministerial Association publishes Easter devotional book

Title features 40 devotional readings for the Easter season

Rev. Ben Elliott, lead pastor of Deer Park Alliance Church and co-editor of a new devotional book for the Easter season, is excited to see the project available at local churches and online. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Coming off of an intense year of productivity, Toronto band Ace of Wands performs at The Krossing on April 18th. They will be joined by Underside Pattern and Amateur Maps. Becca Lemire photo

Toronto’s Ace of Wands performs at The Krossing on April 18th

The band’s latest disc, Lioness, was released in late February

Coming off of an intense year of productivity, Toronto band Ace of Wands performs at The Krossing on April 18th. They will be joined by Underside Pattern and Amateur Maps. Becca Lemire photo
David Vest will be joined by Kenny Blues Boss Wayne for a show at the Elks March 9th. The concert is being presented by the Central Music Festival Society. photo submitted

David Vest and Kenny ‘Blue Boss’ Wayne perform March 9th at the Elks

The show is presented by the Central Music Festival Society

David Vest will be joined by Kenny Blues Boss Wayne for a show at the Elks March 9th. The concert is being presented by the Central Music Festival Society. photo submitted
From left, Brooklyn Young (Cheshire cat) and Mackenzie Hudson (Alice) rehearse a scene from Tree House Youth Theatre’s coming production of Alice in Wonderland. The Cheshire cat was designed by Heather Cornick. Albertus Koett photo

Tree House Youth Theatre to stage Alice in Wonderland

The classic show opens March 14th in the Nickle Studio

From left, Brooklyn Young (Cheshire cat) and Mackenzie Hudson (Alice) rehearse a scene from Tree House Youth Theatre’s coming production of Alice in Wonderland. The Cheshire cat was designed by Heather Cornick. Albertus Koett photo
Youth volunteers from Nunavut, in the City for the Canada Winter Games, dropped by Bethany Collegeside for a visit with residents on Feb. 28th. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Youth volunteers spread the word about Nunavut culture

Group in the City in tandem with the Canada Winter Games

Youth volunteers from Nunavut, in the City for the Canada Winter Games, dropped by Bethany Collegeside for a visit with residents on Feb. 28th. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
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Spruce Grove artist’s compelling works featured in exhibit

Amy Sallenbach’s show, Orbit, will be featured through to March 22nd

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