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Action Group Society seeking support for transit program

Donate A Ride needs a boost in funds to serve the community

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Amos Garrett teams up with Julian Keer in a show set for Feb. 9th at the Elks Lodge.                                photo submitted

Legendary artist Amos Garrett heads to the City next month

Central Music Festival Society presents Garrett and Julian Kerr Feb. 9th at the Elks Lodge

Amos Garrett teams up with Julian Keer in a show set for Feb. 9th at the Elks Lodge.                                photo submitted
City council wraps up operational budget talks with a 2.15% municipal tax hike

City council wraps up operational budget talks with a 2.15% municipal tax hike

Budget talks completed after eight days of deliberations

City council wraps up operational budget talks with a 2.15% municipal tax hike
Lacombe resident Linda Tomlinson holds a portrait of herself with husband Wendell, who passed away from dementia last May. This month marks Alzheimer Awareness Month.                                Todd Colin Vaughn/Red Deer Express

Reflecting on the impact of dementia in a loved one

January is Alzheimer Awareness Month

Lacombe resident Linda Tomlinson holds a portrait of herself with husband Wendell, who passed away from dementia last May. This month marks Alzheimer Awareness Month.                                Todd Colin Vaughn/Red Deer Express
City artist Cathy Fee is pictured here with some of her artwork currently on display at The Hub through to the end of March.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Vibrant colours highlight newest exhibit at The Hub

‘Chaos to Calm’ by Cathy Fee runs through to the end of March

City artist Cathy Fee is pictured here with some of her artwork currently on display at The Hub through to the end of March.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
City council explores funding for various agencies and organizations

City council explores funding for various agencies and organizations

Operational budgets likely to continue through the end of the week

City council explores funding for various agencies and organizations
Central Albertans will be better connected thanks to the launch of the 2A South Transit service Jan. 14th. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

2A South Regional Transit service launched this week

Service connects Innisfail, Penhold, Springbrook and Red Deer

Central Albertans will be better connected thanks to the launch of the 2A South Transit service Jan. 14th. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
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City council approves police and municipal employee funding

Councillors continue to call on the province for more equitable policing funds

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Red Deer College and Art With Impact Canada present ‘Movies for Mental Health’

Event also lands support from the Red Deer & District Community Foundation

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Singer Aaron Goodvin is set to host the Association of Country Music Awards on Jan. 27th at the Sheraton.                                Photo courtesy of Warner Music Canada

Aaron Goodvin gearing up for country awards hosting stint this month

Association of Country Music Awards set for Jan. 27th at the Sheraton

Singer Aaron Goodvin is set to host the Association of Country Music Awards on Jan. 27th at the Sheraton.                                Photo courtesy of Warner Music Canada
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month focuses on bolstering both awareness and understanding

Organizers say it’s all about challenging attitudes and stopping the stigma

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Operating Budget tackles policing funding shortfall, recreation fee adjustments

Operating Budget tackles policing funding shortfall, recreation fee adjustments

Budget talks continue through Friday, possibly into next week

Operating Budget tackles policing funding shortfall, recreation fee adjustments
City council embarks on annual operating budget deliberations

City council embarks on annual operating budget deliberations

Discussions could carry into next week

City council embarks on annual operating budget deliberations
Council bolsters support for Trans Mountain pipeline

Council bolsters support for Trans Mountain pipeline

Estimated impact to Alberta from the oil and gas crisis is pegged at a $15 billion per year loss

Council bolsters support for Trans Mountain pipeline
Council passes third reading of business license bylaw for Supervised Consumption Site

Council passes third reading of business license bylaw for Supervised Consumption Site

Turning Point-operated Supervised Consumption Site is located at 5233 – 54th Ave

Council passes third reading of business license bylaw for Supervised Consumption Site
Red Deer Players’ next ‘Breaking Cover’ runs Jan. 13th

Red Deer Players’ next ‘Breaking Cover’ runs Jan. 13th

Focus will be on a war-themed drama, Where Heroes Lie, written by David Haas

Red Deer Players’ next ‘Breaking Cover’ runs Jan. 13th
Pictured here are Erin Odell and Christopher Schulz who are featured in Ignition Theatre’s latest production, Gruesome Playground Injuries, which opens Jan. 17th in the Nickle Studio.                                photo by Stephanie Grue

Ignition Theatre presents Gruesome Playground Injuries

‘Provocative and controversial’ love story opens Jan. 17th

Pictured here are Erin Odell and Christopher Schulz who are featured in Ignition Theatre’s latest production, Gruesome Playground Injuries, which opens Jan. 17th in the Nickle Studio.                                photo by Stephanie Grue
Red Deer artist Jeri Lynn Ing poses by one of her vibrant, colourful works in her City studio.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

City artist continues to expand her artistic vision

Jeri Lynn Ing is working on several stunning pieces for a coming show

Red Deer artist Jeri Lynn Ing poses by one of her vibrant, colourful works in her City studio.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
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‘Time is Muscle’ for expanded cardiac care in Red Deer runs Jan. 19th

The event is slated for Jan. 19th at the Sheraton Hotel

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Seven people have been arrested and drugs, firearms, cash and vehicles were seized following a search of local homes that yielded $66,000 worth of cocaine, along with evidence of drug trafficking, including scales, score sheets and packaging materials.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

UPDATED: Red Deer raids found $66,000 worth of cocaine

Seven suspected drug traffickers arrested following ALERT investigation

Seven people have been arrested and drugs, firearms, cash and vehicles were seized following a search of local homes that yielded $66,000 worth of cocaine, along with evidence of drug trafficking, including scales, score sheets and packaging materials.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express