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Local entertainers Richard and Deborah Popovich are gearing up for a concert featuring a multi-media experience and a show packed with classic hits and comedy. photo submitted

Richard and Deborah gear up for engaging set of shows

Concert will feature a full-fledged multi-media experience and a show packed with hits and comedy

Local entertainers Richard and Deborah Popovich are gearing up for a concert featuring a multi-media experience and a show packed with classic hits and comedy. photo submitted
Toronto-based band The Elwins head to Bo’s Nov. 8th in support of the USS’s Canadian run. The guys will feature tunes from their latest disc Beauty Community.                                photo submitted

Toronto-based pop-rocksters The Elwins head to Bo’s Nov. 8th

Popular band signed on with USS’s Canadian run

Toronto-based band The Elwins head to Bo’s Nov. 8th in support of the USS’s Canadian run. The guys will feature tunes from their latest disc Beauty Community.                                photo submitted
Veteran Allan Gooding was instrumental in helping create and launch the Veteran Recognition Program at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. He’s pictured here with John Dellacruz, a nurse at the hospital who helped care for him during his stay this past spring.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Red Deer hospital launches veteran recognition program

For those wishing to be recognized, a poppy magnet is placed on their in-room whiteboard

Veteran Allan Gooding was instrumental in helping create and launch the Veteran Recognition Program at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. He’s pictured here with John Dellacruz, a nurse at the hospital who helped care for him during his stay this past spring.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Red Deer listed as Canada’s sixth most dangerous city, according to Maclean’s

Red Deer listed as Canada’s sixth most dangerous city, according to Maclean’s

Context needed when exploring the numbers, say police

Red Deer listed as Canada’s sixth most dangerous city, according to Maclean’s
Igntion Theatre is gearing up to present It’s a Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Drama

Igntion Theatre is gearing up to present It’s a Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Drama

The show is set to run Dec. 6th-8th and the 11th-15th in the Nickle Studio

Igntion Theatre is gearing up to present It’s a Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Drama
Christmas Wish Breakfast supports Central Alberta families

Christmas Wish Breakfast supports Central Alberta families

The third annual event focuses on helping children in need

Christmas Wish Breakfast supports Central Alberta families
Pictured here are the seven apprenticeship students from Red Deer College who were recognized this week for their accomplishments at a Skills Canada, which was held earlier this year. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Apprenticeship students’ Skills Canada successes recognized

Three RDC students will be vying for spots on Team Canada for WorldSkills 2019 in Russia

Pictured here are the seven apprenticeship students from Red Deer College who were recognized this week for their accomplishments at a Skills Canada, which was held earlier this year. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
The new four-member downtown policing unit was introduced Nov. 1st during a press conference in the downtown core. The four officers officially started their duties that same day as well.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

WATCH: New downtown four-member policing unit officially on duty

Officials say unit will build on an already bolstered police presence downtown

The new four-member downtown policing unit was introduced Nov. 1st during a press conference in the downtown core. The four officers officially started their duties that same day as well.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
A bigger and better edition of Agri-Trade kicks off Nov. 7th

A bigger and better edition of Agri-Trade kicks off Nov. 7th

Agri-Trade runs Nov. 7th-9th at Westerner Park

A bigger and better edition of Agri-Trade kicks off Nov. 7th
Red Deer’s Albertus Koett is thrilled to have signed on as the new artistic director for Tree House Youth Theatre.                                photo submitted

Tree House Youth Theatre welcomes new artistic director

Albertus Koett has signed on to guide the talented local troupe

Red Deer’s Albertus Koett is thrilled to have signed on as the new artistic director for Tree House Youth Theatre.                                photo submitted
Pictured here are Red Deer residents Val and Al Robichaud. Val continues to adjust to a new chapter of ‘wholeness’ after years of battling with cervical dystonia, a painful and chronic neurological disorder that caused her neck and head to constantly move to the right. photo submitted

City woman spreads message of hope about breakthrough treatment

Val Robichaud recently underwent deep brain stimulation to treat condition

Pictured here are Red Deer residents Val and Al Robichaud. Val continues to adjust to a new chapter of ‘wholeness’ after years of battling with cervical dystonia, a painful and chronic neurological disorder that caused her neck and head to constantly move to the right. photo submitted
Canadian country artist JoJo Mason will be in town Nov. 4th at Bo’s in support of Gord Bamford’s ‘Honkytonks and Dive Bar’ Tour.                                photo submitted

JoJo Mason joins Gord Bamford Nov. 4th at Bo’s

Mason featured during Bamford’s ‘Honkytonks and Dive Bar’ Tour.

Canadian country artist JoJo Mason will be in town Nov. 4th at Bo’s in support of Gord Bamford’s ‘Honkytonks and Dive Bar’ Tour.                                photo submitted
YMCA to operate the Northside Community Centre

YMCA to operate the Northside Community Centre

The facility is set to be completed by May of 2019

YMCA to operate the Northside Community Centre
Kirstin Merriman and Alicia Maedel are pictured here in a scene from Central Alberta Theatre’s Crimes of the Heart, currently onstaget at the Black Knight Inn.                                photo submitted

CAT embarks on new dinner theatre season with Crimes of the Heart

Solid performances fuel production’s exploration of family dynamics

Kirstin Merriman and Alicia Maedel are pictured here in a scene from Central Alberta Theatre’s Crimes of the Heart, currently onstaget at the Black Knight Inn.                                photo submitted
Jade Eagleson, who has signed on with Gord Bamford’s current ‘Honkytonks and Dive Bars Tour, performs at Bo’s Nov. 4th                                photo submitted

Jade Eagleson hits the stage at Bo’s Nov. 4th

Eagleson is with Gord Bamford’s ‘Honkytonks and Dive Bars Tour’

Jade Eagleson, who has signed on with Gord Bamford’s current ‘Honkytonks and Dive Bars Tour, performs at Bo’s Nov. 4th                                photo submitted
Dianna Bennett of the John Howard Society and Marilyn Shand of Child and Family Services were recognized by the Red Deer RCMP for their work and leadership efforts with local youth.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

RCMP recognize local organizations for their work with youth

John Howard Society and Child and Family Services were honoured during a presentation Thursday

Dianna Bennett of the John Howard Society and Marilyn Shand of Child and Family Services were recognized by the Red Deer RCMP for their work and leadership efforts with local youth.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Featuring songs from their debut disc Love Aches, Red Deer’s own Wiklund vs. Wiklund performs at The Krossing Nov. 10th.                                photo submitted

Wiklund vs. Wiklund set to perform at The Krossing

Evening features record and video releases as well

Featuring songs from their debut disc Love Aches, Red Deer’s own Wiklund vs. Wiklund performs at The Krossing Nov. 10th.                                photo submitted
Having become one of Canada’s most celebrated rock bands, USS performs at Bo’s on Nov. 8th.                                photo submitted

On the heels of their latest single Medicine, USS performs Nov. 8th at Bo’s.

The band (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker) has certainly been making a name for themselves nation-wide

Having become one of Canada’s most celebrated rock bands, USS performs at Bo’s on Nov. 8th.                                photo submitted
Following their debut release Speak in Rhythms this past winter, Carmanah has charmed the country with their ‘West Coast Soul’ style. They perform at Bo’s on Nov. 22nd.                                photo submitted

Carmanah heading to the City on the heels of their latest single Nightmare

Victoria band performs at Bo’s on Nov. 22nd along with Hey Ocean

Following their debut release Speak in Rhythms this past winter, Carmanah has charmed the country with their ‘West Coast Soul’ style. They perform at Bo’s on Nov. 22nd.                                photo submitted
Message of hope highlights The Mustard Seed’s first annual fundraising gala

Message of hope highlights The Mustard Seed’s first annual fundraising gala

Evening featured fine food, a live painting, and special speakers

Message of hope highlights The Mustard Seed’s first annual fundraising gala