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REBELS CAMP - The Red Deer Rebels held their prospects camp in Penhold over the weekend. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Red Deer Rebels look at the ‘Future of the franchise’

Prospect Camp welcomes 15, 16-year-olds to Rebels system

REBELS CAMP - The Red Deer Rebels held their prospects camp in Penhold over the weekend. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
HALL OF FAME - Former Calgary Flame Theoren Fleury was one of 12 Albertans enshrined into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in Red Deer on June 1st. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Former NHLer Theo Fleury headlines 2018 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction class

Twelve Albertans were enshrined into the Hall in Red Deer

HALL OF FAME - Former Calgary Flame Theoren Fleury was one of 12 Albertans enshrined into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in Red Deer on June 1st. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
DOWNTOWN MARKET - Hundreds came out for the first ATB Financial Downtown Market of the Summer. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: ATB Financial Downtown Market returns for Summer 2018

Hundreds flock to Little Gaetz for the yearly tradition

DOWNTOWN MARKET - Hundreds came out for the first ATB Financial Downtown Market of the Summer. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY - Students at St. Joseph High School in Red Deer celebrated with staff for the school’s very first Cultural Spring Fair on May 30th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Cultural Spring Fair a first for St. Joseph High School

School looking to celebrate diversity every May

CELEBRATE DIVERSITY - Students at St. Joseph High School in Red Deer celebrated with staff for the school’s very first Cultural Spring Fair on May 30th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
RIGGERS WIN - Red Deer Rigger Jason Louis would score on this deep base hit early in the first inning of their game against the St. Albert Tigers on May 30th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Red Deer Riggers win home-opener in strange affair

8-7 win brings Riggers to 2-0 early in the Sunburst League season

RIGGERS WIN - Red Deer Rigger Jason Louis would score on this deep base hit early in the first inning of their game against the St. Albert Tigers on May 30th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
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Buccaneers square off against archrival Monarchs

Bucs hit the road to Fort Mac for season opener

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RANCH LIFE - Over 1,500 people — including children of all ages — came out to Baby Animal Days at Flying Cross Ranch. The day was part of a renewed effort to promote ag tourism and education at the ranch.                                photo submitted

Flying Cross Ranch introduces Baby Animal Days

Over 1,500 people came out to get a taste of life on a ranch

RANCH LIFE - Over 1,500 people — including children of all ages — came out to Baby Animal Days at Flying Cross Ranch. The day was part of a renewed effort to promote ag tourism and education at the ranch.                                photo submitted
Pickleball is a great way to exercise and socialize

Pickleball is a great way to exercise and socialize

Red Deer Pickleball Club continues to prosper

Pickleball is a great way to exercise and socialize
RESPECT DAY - Executive Director for the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre Patricia Arango is hoping the organization’s event Respect Day can help eliminate violence in society. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
RESPECT DAY - Executive Director for the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre Patricia Arango is hoping the organization’s event Respect Day can help eliminate violence in society. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
COMMUNITY NEED - Byron Reynolds, head of programs at the Red Deer Remand Centre, made an out-of-the-blue call to Red Deer College which snowballed into the College’s new two-year Justice Studies Diploma. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

RDC introduces Justice Studies diploma to fill community gap

Forty students will begin studies in Fall 2018

COMMUNITY NEED - Byron Reynolds, head of programs at the Red Deer Remand Centre, made an out-of-the-blue call to Red Deer College which snowballed into the College’s new two-year Justice Studies Diploma. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
RUSTLERS HOCKEY - The Senior ‘AA’ Red Deer Rustlers will begin their NCHL season starting this October. Photo Courtesy: Facebook

Red Deer Rustlers look to make mark in senior ‘AA’ hockey

Rustlers join league which includes Eckville, Sylvan Lake

RUSTLERS HOCKEY - The Senior ‘AA’ Red Deer Rustlers will begin their NCHL season starting this October. Photo Courtesy: Facebook
TWEET TWEET - The Ellis Bird Farm officially opened their 2018 season. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Ellis Bird Farm kicks off 2018 season

Several events help Central Albertans experience biodiversity

TWEET TWEET - The Ellis Bird Farm officially opened their 2018 season. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Puppy rescue: These two photos show members of the Bentley District Fire Department holding puppies that were rescued from a structure fire in Lacombe. The department assisted the Lacombe Fire Department in the mutual aid call and several dogs were rescued. Photo courtesy of Kathi Issler, Bentley District Fire Department

UPDATE: Puppies rescued at structure fire in Lacombe

The Bentley Fire Department assisted Lacombe in a structure fire where crews saved some puppies

Puppy rescue: These two photos show members of the Bentley District Fire Department holding puppies that were rescued from a structure fire in Lacombe. The department assisted the Lacombe Fire Department in the mutual aid call and several dogs were rescued. Photo courtesy of Kathi Issler, Bentley District Fire Department
VICTIM SERVICES - Harley the dog is the RCMP Victim Services Unit’s first service dog. Harley will help victims of crime who are experiencing tragedy and trauma. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Harley the dog is the RCMP’s newest recruit

Victim Services dog will help individuals navigating justice system and trauma

VICTIM SERVICES - Harley the dog is the RCMP Victim Services Unit’s first service dog. Harley will help victims of crime who are experiencing tragedy and trauma. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
COMMUNITY AWARDS - Red Deer College Board Chair Morris Flewelling presented the Community Partner Award to the 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society. Games Society Board Chair Lyn Radford accepted the award on behalf of the Society. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Red Deer College recognizes outstanding community members

RDC Community Awards recognizes contributions made to the College and Central Alberta

COMMUNITY AWARDS - Red Deer College Board Chair Morris Flewelling presented the Community Partner Award to the 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society. Games Society Board Chair Lyn Radford accepted the award on behalf of the Society. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
ROWING CLUB - The Central Alberta Rowing Club is hosting a Learn to Row session this month. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Central Alberta Rowing Club propelling into new season

Lacombe Lake is home to ‘ideal’ 2.5 km training course

ROWING CLUB - The Central Alberta Rowing Club is hosting a Learn to Row session this month. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
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Red Deer College suspends music program

Students currently enrolled will be able to finish their diploma in 2018/19

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Photo Credit: Asad Aman
Photo Credit: Asad Aman
NEW DEGREE - Dean of Creative Arts Jason Frizzell, Red Deer-North MLA Kim Schreiner, Minister of Advanced Eduation Marlin Schmidt, RDC President Joel Way and RDC Board Chair Morris Flewwelling announced the new four-year applied degree in animation and visual effects. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Red Deer College adds four-year Animation and Visual Effects degree

Degree is the first step towards officially transitioning into a university

NEW DEGREE - Dean of Creative Arts Jason Frizzell, Red Deer-North MLA Kim Schreiner, Minister of Advanced Eduation Marlin Schmidt, RDC President Joel Way and RDC Board Chair Morris Flewwelling announced the new four-year applied degree in animation and visual effects. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
ALLAN CUP - Former Lacombe Mayor and 2019 Allan Cup Committee Chair Steve Christie and Lacombe Generals General Manager Jeff McInnis announced Viking Projects Ltd. as the title sponsor for the 2019 Allan Cup.                                Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Viking Projects Ltd. announced as title sponsor for the 2019 Allan Cup

Lacombe is one step closer to hosting the 2019 Allan Cup

ALLAN CUP - Former Lacombe Mayor and 2019 Allan Cup Committee Chair Steve Christie and Lacombe Generals General Manager Jeff McInnis announced Viking Projects Ltd. as the title sponsor for the 2019 Allan Cup.                                Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express