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Pat Scott had an impressive display of vintage jewelry. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Pat Scott had an impressive display of vintage jewelry. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
The Red Deer Senior AA Rustlers have skated to victory in the first two games of the season this month. The City’s newest team is up against Sylvan Lake Pirates Saturday night at the Penhold Multiplex. Photo credit: Dennis Berg.

It’s been a strong start for Red Deer’s newest hockey team

Red Deer Senior AA Rustlers coming off back-to-back wins

The Red Deer Senior AA Rustlers have skated to victory in the first two games of the season this month. The City’s newest team is up against Sylvan Lake Pirates Saturday night at the Penhold Multiplex. Photo credit: Dennis Berg.
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WATCH: Get your scare on at the annual Zed Haunted House

The haunted house opens tonight at 6833 66th St.

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Recreational pot is now officially legal

Recreational pot is now officially legal

Here are some things you need to know and how legal recreational pot will affect you in Red Deer

Recreational pot is now officially legal
The contestants vying for Miss Rodeo Canada for the upcoming year paid a visit to the media event for the CFR on Tuesday afternoon at the Holiday Inn Chalet at Westerner Park. Robin Grant/ Red Deer Express

WATCH: Canadian Finals Rodeo only two weeks away

Mayor calls CFR an opportunity to showcase Red Deer

The contestants vying for Miss Rodeo Canada for the upcoming year paid a visit to the media event for the CFR on Tuesday afternoon at the Holiday Inn Chalet at Westerner Park. Robin Grant/ Red Deer Express
Deric Abbott, 13, and his sister Arwynn, 12, hold candles during the Wave of Light ceremony on Monday at Westerner Park. The international event is part of Baby Loss Remembrance Day and supports parents whose infant or baby has died.                                Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Remembering babies who have passed away

Red Deerians held candles at Baby Loss Remembrance Day Monday

Deric Abbott, 13, and his sister Arwynn, 12, hold candles during the Wave of Light ceremony on Monday at Westerner Park. The international event is part of Baby Loss Remembrance Day and supports parents whose infant or baby has died.                                Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Red Deer boxer Stephanie ‘Snafu’ Essensa won her latest fight on Dekada Contender Fight Night in Calgary. She fights again on Oct. 20th at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. Photo by Cage Side Photography

Red Deer’s Stephanie Essensa prepares for Conneticut fight Oct. 20th

Essensa will fight American Marcia Agripino

Red Deer boxer Stephanie ‘Snafu’ Essensa won her latest fight on Dekada Contender Fight Night in Calgary. She fights again on Oct. 20th at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. Photo by Cage Side Photography
RDC Students’ Association President Chaise Combs, left, RDC President and CEO Joel Ward, Chief Executive Officer with the 2019 Canada Winter Games Scott Robinson and Jim Dixon, director of responsible care with NOVA Chemicals, pose for a photo before planting trees at the unveiling of the NOVA Chemicals Waskasoo Creek Nature Walk. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

WATCH: New nature trail unveiled at Red Deer College for upcoming Canada Winter Games

New walkway the result of partnership between NOVA Chemicals, RDC and Canada Winter Games committee

RDC Students’ Association President Chaise Combs, left, RDC President and CEO Joel Ward, Chief Executive Officer with the 2019 Canada Winter Games Scott Robinson and Jim Dixon, director of responsible care with NOVA Chemicals, pose for a photo before planting trees at the unveiling of the NOVA Chemicals Waskasoo Creek Nature Walk. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Peter Vruwink, vice president of Whisker Rescue, feeds three-month-old Scooter from a bottle during an event that raised awareness about the number of stray cats in the City and the importance of spaying and neutering. The event took place at the home decor store Junktiques on Friday. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Shelter volunteer says stray cat population is worse than people think

Local business collaborates with Red Deer’s Whisker Rescue to raise money for stray cats

Peter Vruwink, vice president of Whisker Rescue, feeds three-month-old Scooter from a bottle during an event that raised awareness about the number of stray cats in the City and the importance of spaying and neutering. The event took place at the home decor store Junktiques on Friday. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Award-winning historian and author Tim Cook gave a talk about his latest book, The Secret History of Soldiers, at Red Deer College’s long-running speakers’ series, Perspectives: Canada in the World, on Thursday. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Canadian author and historian talks about the secret life of WWI soldiers

Tim Cook talks about how new book looks at the soldiers’ rich culture that thrived during the war

Award-winning historian and author Tim Cook gave a talk about his latest book, The Secret History of Soldiers, at Red Deer College’s long-running speakers’ series, Perspectives: Canada in the World, on Thursday. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Jayla Prescesky, left, Kristy Prescesky and Lexy Prescesky peruse the rocks and minerals on display at the Rocktober Gem and Mineral Show this past weekend. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Residents take in ‘Rocktober’ this past weekend

Organizers said the event also had many schools visiting this year

Jayla Prescesky, left, Kristy Prescesky and Lexy Prescesky peruse the rocks and minerals on display at the Rocktober Gem and Mineral Show this past weekend. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Red Deer Rebels Goalie Ethan Anders got the team out of some hot spots with several impressive saves against the unbeaten Prince Albert Raiders on Saturday night. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Rebels beat Raiders on Saturday

Rebels beat the Raiders 4-3 after a nail-biting third period

Red Deer Rebels Goalie Ethan Anders got the team out of some hot spots with several impressive saves against the unbeaten Prince Albert Raiders on Saturday night. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Jayden Sorsdahl, nine, and his mother Melanie were outside Save On Foods at 6720 52nd Ave. on Saturday selling hot chocolate to raise money for STARS. They are hoping to make their fundraising effort, Hot Chocolate for Helicopters, an annual event. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Young boy raises money for STARS

Jayden Sorsdahl raised money for STARS after air ambulance service helped save his life in 2015

Jayden Sorsdahl, nine, and his mother Melanie were outside Save On Foods at 6720 52nd Ave. on Saturday selling hot chocolate to raise money for STARS. They are hoping to make their fundraising effort, Hot Chocolate for Helicopters, an annual event. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
The RDC Kings faced their second loss of the RDC Basketball Thanksgiving Classic against the Okanagan Coyotes on Friday. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Queens and Kings both face losses on day two of Thanksgiving tournament

Coaches say Red Deer College teams are playing well off and on during games

The RDC Kings faced their second loss of the RDC Basketball Thanksgiving Classic against the Okanagan Coyotes on Friday. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Local artist Michael Huyzer shows off his exhibition ‘Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus’ at the A+ Art Gallery. The child-friendly exhibit opens Friday and runs throughout October. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Spooky creations make an early appearance at A+ Art Gallery

Local artist Michael Huyzer’s new exhibit celebrates the joy of Halloween

Local artist Michael Huyzer shows off his exhibition ‘Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus’ at the A+ Art Gallery. The child-friendly exhibit opens Friday and runs throughout October. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Students at St. Patrick’s Community School watched MADD Canada’s new video on Thursday afternoon. It’s a part of a campaign that educates youth of the dangers of driving impaired. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Students learn the dangers of driving impaired

New MADD Canada video presented at Red Deer schools

Students at St. Patrick’s Community School watched MADD Canada’s new video on Thursday afternoon. It’s a part of a campaign that educates youth of the dangers of driving impaired. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Madi Millar, left, and Estie Van Der Velden, owner of Stella Bean Sweets, pose for a photo with their Vanilla Bean Make-A-Wish cupcakes Wednesday. The bakery is taking part in Wishful Baking Week and raising funds for Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Making wishes come true one cupcake at a time

Local bakeries participate in Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta Wishful Baking Week

Madi Millar, left, and Estie Van Der Velden, owner of Stella Bean Sweets, pose for a photo with their Vanilla Bean Make-A-Wish cupcakes Wednesday. The bakery is taking part in Wishful Baking Week and raising funds for Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Ron Mepham has been the newspaper carrier for the Red Deer Express for over 20 years. He said the printed paper is still important to seniors like himself.Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Ron Mepham has been the newspaper carrier for the Red Deer Express for over 20 years. He said the printed paper is still important to seniors like himself.Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
From left, Barb Oberst, Scott Carson and Scott MacMillian led a small group of walkers who came out for the CIBC Run for the Cure Sunday at Bower Ponds past the finish line. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

More than 600 people take part in CIBC Run for the Cure

Organizers say this year’s event will surpass goal of raising $90,000

From left, Barb Oberst, Scott Carson and Scott MacMillian led a small group of walkers who came out for the CIBC Run for the Cure Sunday at Bower Ponds past the finish line. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Josh Tarzwell scored the fifth and final goal against the Swift Current Broncos Saturday with an assist from Reese Johnson. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Rebels beat Broncos 5-2

Rebels take the second game of the 2018-19 season against Broncos

Josh Tarzwell scored the fifth and final goal against the Swift Current Broncos Saturday with an assist from Reese Johnson. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express