Mark Weber

Council passes wage hikes to deal with tax changes

Council passes wage hikes to deal with tax changes

Red Deer City council approved an adjustment to their gross salaries to preserve current net pay

Council passes wage hikes to deal with tax changes
City council grants second and third reading for a supervised consumption site

City council grants second and third reading for a supervised consumption site

The site itself is large enough to accommodate all the services provided by Turning Point

City council grants second and third reading for a supervised consumption site
Pictured here is a scene from Red Deer Players’ production of Mass Appeal featuring Paul Boultbee and Jason Steele. Red Deer Players is currently hosting a series called ‘Breaking Cover’ which features the readings of plays by Alberta playwrights followed by a chat with the playwright and audience members.                                photo submitted

Red Deer Players gear up for another ‘Breaking Cover’ show

Event set for Dec. 9th at the Red Deer Public Library downtown

Pictured here is a scene from Red Deer Players’ production of Mass Appeal featuring Paul Boultbee and Jason Steele. Red Deer Players is currently hosting a series called ‘Breaking Cover’ which features the readings of plays by Alberta playwrights followed by a chat with the playwright and audience members.                                photo submitted
Dancers rehearse The Nutcracker. This year, performances run Dec. 14th at 7 p.m., Dec. 15th at 1 and 7 p.m. and Dec. 16th at 1 p.m. on the College Arts Centre mainstage. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

The Nutcracker set to light up Red Deer College Arts Centre

Popular Christmas tradition runs Dec. 14th-16th on the mainstage

Dancers rehearse The Nutcracker. This year, performances run Dec. 14th at 7 p.m., Dec. 15th at 1 and 7 p.m. and Dec. 16th at 1 p.m. on the College Arts Centre mainstage. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
From left, Dave Appleby, Kelsey Angeltvedt of the Glencross Charity Invitational committee, Jason Evanson (CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta), Dennis Zukiwski (vice chair of the of the Hockey Alberta Foundation’s board of directors), Tim Leer (executive director of the Hockey Alberta Foundation) and Curtis Glencross pose for photos during a cheque presentation Friday at Ronald McDonald House in Red Deer. A total of $190,000 was donated – to be split by Hockey Alberta and Ronald McDonald House Charities – from proceeds raised from the annual Glencross Charity Invitational Roughstock held at Westerner Park.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock Event brings in $190,000

Proceeds go to two Central Alberta charitable organizations

From left, Dave Appleby, Kelsey Angeltvedt of the Glencross Charity Invitational committee, Jason Evanson (CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta), Dennis Zukiwski (vice chair of the of the Hockey Alberta Foundation’s board of directors), Tim Leer (executive director of the Hockey Alberta Foundation) and Curtis Glencross pose for photos during a cheque presentation Friday at Ronald McDonald House in Red Deer. A total of $190,000 was donated – to be split by Hockey Alberta and Ronald McDonald House Charities – from proceeds raised from the annual Glencross Charity Invitational Roughstock held at Westerner Park.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Brynley Stevenett is one of a large cast from Joy’s School of Dance set to perform Narnia on Nov. 30th at the Red Deer College Arts Centre.                                photo submitted
Brynley Stevenett is one of a large cast from Joy’s School of Dance set to perform Narnia on Nov. 30th at the Red Deer College Arts Centre.                                photo submitted
On the heels of a new single making waves on the airways, The Zolas are making a City stop at Bo’s on Dec. 2nd. photo submitted

The Zolas head to Bo’s on Dec. 2nd

Band is showcasing latest single since 2016’s Swooner

On the heels of a new single making waves on the airways, The Zolas are making a City stop at Bo’s on Dec. 2nd. photo submitted
Folk trio The O’Pears are including Red Deer on their ‘Stay Warm’ tour with a stop at Knox Presbyterian Church on Dec. 14th. Their newest CD is set for release Dec. 7th.                                J. Mitchel Reed photo

Folk trio The O’Pears are including Red Deer on their ‘Stay Warm’ tour

Acclaimed group performs at Knox Presbyterian Church on Dec. 14th

Folk trio The O’Pears are including Red Deer on their ‘Stay Warm’ tour with a stop at Knox Presbyterian Church on Dec. 14th. Their newest CD is set for release Dec. 7th.                                J. Mitchel Reed photo
From left, Major Elaine Bridger of Divisional Headquarters in Edmonton and Majors Marilyn and Larry Bridger of the Red Deer Salvation Army pose for a photo following the launch of the annual Christmas Kettle Campaing kick-off.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Salvation Army launches annual Christmas Kettle campaign

This year’s Christmas Kettle Campaign goal is $240,000

From left, Major Elaine Bridger of Divisional Headquarters in Edmonton and Majors Marilyn and Larry Bridger of the Red Deer Salvation Army pose for a photo following the launch of the annual Christmas Kettle Campaing kick-off.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
From left, Raymond Paquette, Kelvin Clark and Alvin Rainville are all part of the Potter’s Hands Ministries team.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Potter’s Hands Ministries continues to reach out to the community

Array of ministries based out of downtown soup kitchen and local church

From left, Raymond Paquette, Kelvin Clark and Alvin Rainville are all part of the Potter’s Hands Ministries team.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Central Alberta Theatre’s latest dinner theatre, Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) runs through to Dec. 15th at the Black Knight Inn.                                photo submitted

CAT cast shines in latest dinner theatre offering

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) fueled by clever script

Central Alberta Theatre’s latest dinner theatre, Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) runs through to Dec. 15th at the Black Knight Inn.                                photo submitted
During a press conference on Nov. 16th, Red Deer resident Bruce Buruma has announced his campaign to run for the UCP nomination for Red Deer South.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Bruce Buruma enters the UCP nomination race for Red Deer South

Vote for candidate takes place early in the New Year

During a press conference on Nov. 16th, Red Deer resident Bruce Buruma has announced his campaign to run for the UCP nomination for Red Deer South.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
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Festival of Trees celebrates the season while supporting a tremendous cause

The 25th annual Festival of Trees opens Nov. 21st

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Eric Wilkinson, Isaac Rice and Blaine Newton rehearse a scene from Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) opening Nov. 17th at the Black Knight Inn.                                photo submitted

Central Alberta Theatre heads into ‘holiday’ mode with latest offering

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) open Nov. 17th at the Black Knight Inn

Eric Wilkinson, Isaac Rice and Blaine Newton rehearse a scene from Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) opening Nov. 17th at the Black Knight Inn.                                photo submitted
Acclaimed author Andrew Kooman, formerly of Red Deer, is about to release his second young adult novel - second in his Ten Silver Coins series.                                photo submitted

Andrew Kooman to release second book on young adult series

Ten Silver Coins: The Battle for Acchora hits shelves Nov. 29th

Acclaimed author Andrew Kooman, formerly of Red Deer, is about to release his second young adult novel - second in his Ten Silver Coins series.                                photo submitted
Mixed reaction from public on proposed supervised consumption site

Mixed reaction from public on proposed supervised consumption site

Issue tabled until the Nov. 26th meeting

Mixed reaction from public on proposed supervised consumption site
The cast of the Las Vegas-based Oh What a Night! arrives in the City Nov. 29th. photo submitted

Oh What a Night! celebrates iconic American legends

Frankie Valli and Andy Williams honoured during Red Deer show

The cast of the Las Vegas-based Oh What a Night! arrives in the City Nov. 29th. photo submitted
Based on the CraveTV Original Series, ‘LETTERKENNY Live, the Encore’ lands in Red Deer Dec. 15th at the Enmax Centrium.

‘LETTERKENNY Live, the Encore’ lands at the Enmax Centrium Dec. 15th

Earlier this year, the original tour took over venues across the country

Based on the CraveTV Original Series, ‘LETTERKENNY Live, the Encore’ lands in Red Deer Dec. 15th at the Enmax Centrium.
Pop Evil has a Red Deer stop slated for Nov. 25th at Bo’s.                                photo submitted

Pop Evil hits the stage at Bo’s Nov. 25th

Acclaimed band is touring in support of self-titled disc released early this year

Pop Evil has a Red Deer stop slated for Nov. 25th at Bo’s.                                photo submitted
STORYHIVE has launched its first-ever Indigenous Storyteller Edition
STORYHIVE has launched its first-ever Indigenous Storyteller Edition