Todd Vaughan

SOD-TURNING - City of Red Deer officials were recently in the north end of Red Deer to officially begin construction of the new Northside Community Centre. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

City officials break ground on Northside Community Centre

Construction on $9.1 million facility gets underway after extensive public consultation

SOD-TURNING - City of Red Deer officials were recently in the north end of Red Deer to officially begin construction of the new Northside Community Centre. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
RUN, HIKE - Penny Tanner, Myles Tanner and Mikayla Warren took part in the Run/Hike for Hospice fundraiser which supports the Red Deer Hospice on May 6th, 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Run/Hike for Hospice kicks off National Palliative Care Week

Over 400 participants took part with all proceeds going to Red Deer Hospice

RUN, HIKE - Penny Tanner, Myles Tanner and Mikayla Warren took part in the Run/Hike for Hospice fundraiser which supports the Red Deer Hospice on May 6th, 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
PIPELINE RALLY - Hundreds gathered at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer to show their support for the building of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Pipeline.Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Albertans rally in Red Deer for Trans Mountain Pipeline

Hundreds gather to support building of the delayed pipeline

PIPELINE RALLY - Hundreds gathered at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer to show their support for the building of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Pipeline.Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
WASTEWATER SYSTEM - Several dignitaries were on hand for the official opening of the North Red Deer Regional Wastewater System. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Federal Infrastructure Minister opens wastewater system in Lacombe

Minister Amarjeet Sohi discusses Trans Mountain Pipeline dispute

WASTEWATER SYSTEM - Several dignitaries were on hand for the official opening of the North Red Deer Regional Wastewater System. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
SENIOR BOWL - Jonathan Ericson and Matt Darnell were selected to the North All-Star team in Football Alberta’s Senior Bowl. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Several Central Albertans selected to Football Alberta Senior Bowl

Lacombe Rams Jon Ericson and Matt Darnell lead the way for the Rams.

SENIOR BOWL - Jonathan Ericson and Matt Darnell were selected to the North All-Star team in Football Alberta’s Senior Bowl. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
WHL DRAFT - Several players selected in this year’s WHL Bantam Draft could end up playing at the Enmax Centrium in the coming years. Red Deer Express File Photo

Rebels select 10 players in 2018 WHL Draft

Red Deer will host the draft through 2020

WHL DRAFT - Several players selected in this year’s WHL Bantam Draft could end up playing at the Enmax Centrium in the coming years. Red Deer Express File Photo
WHL AWARDS - The WHL handed out their top honours at the WHL Awards in Red Deer on May 2nd. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Red Deer hosts 2018 WHL Awards for first time

Everett Silvertip Carter Hart takes home top honour

WHL AWARDS - The WHL handed out their top honours at the WHL Awards in Red Deer on May 2nd. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
MCHAPPY DAY - Mike, Luke, Ben and Nicky Martel used the Ronald McDonald House after Ben’s birth last year. McDonald’s customers were able to support the House by purchasing either a McCafe beverage, a Big Mac or a Happy meal on McHappy day. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

McHappy Day supports Central Alberta families at Ronald McDonald House

25 per cent of Ronald McDonald House’s operating budget comes from McDonald’s support

MCHAPPY DAY - Mike, Luke, Ben and Nicky Martel used the Ronald McDonald House after Ben’s birth last year. McDonald’s customers were able to support the House by purchasing either a McCafe beverage, a Big Mac or a Happy meal on McHappy day. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
LENDING CUPBOARD - Executive Director Dawna Morey kicked off the Lending Cupboard’s $500,000 capital campaign to help cover the cost of the charity’s relocation to Red Deer’s north end. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Lending Cupboard looking to community to help with relocation

$500,000 capital campaign to cover costs of renos, new van and initial operating costs

LENDING CUPBOARD - Executive Director Dawna Morey kicked off the Lending Cupboard’s $500,000 capital campaign to help cover the cost of the charity’s relocation to Red Deer’s north end. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
CANADA GAMES - 2019 Canada Games Board Chair Lyn Radford recently presented the latest Games related developments to Red Deer City council. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Less than 300 days away from the 2019 Canada Games

Board Chair and CEO update Red Deer City council on state of the Games

CANADA GAMES - 2019 Canada Games Board Chair Lyn Radford recently presented the latest Games related developments to Red Deer City council. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
RIGGER BASEBALL - The Red Deer Riggers are looking to take home a national championship in 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Red Deer Riggers drilling for a national championship

Baseballers return to Great Chief Park May 15th.

RIGGER BASEBALL - The Red Deer Riggers are looking to take home a national championship in 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
MARLINS SWIM - The Red Deer Marlins swim club is looking to have another successful season. Red Deer Express File Photo

Red Deer Marlins diving into 2018 season

77 swimmers are registered so far for the summer swim club

MARLINS SWIM - The Red Deer Marlins swim club is looking to have another successful season. Red Deer Express File Photo
WRESTLING FUNDRAISER - The ‘Cheetah-Bear’ Jude Dawkins will be one of the stars on the card for the Superclash Against Cancer. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Pro Wrestling event looks to knock out cancer

Superclash against Cancer brings in some of Alberta’s top talent

WRESTLING FUNDRAISER - The ‘Cheetah-Bear’ Jude Dawkins will be one of the stars on the card for the Superclash Against Cancer. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
CA BUCS’ - The Central Alberta Buccaneers returned to the field in Lacombe at MEGlobal Athletic Park. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Buccaneers looking to loot a national championship

Footballers look to ride high octane offense to the finals

CA BUCS’ - The Central Alberta Buccaneers returned to the field in Lacombe at MEGlobal Athletic Park. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
Burman U prof publishes international development book

Burman U prof publishes international development book

The Development Trap: How Thinking Big Fails the Poor looks to challenge perceptions

Burman U prof publishes international development book
RCMP AWARD - Lonnie Amundson was recognized by the Red Deer RCMP for assisting in an arrest in early 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Central Albertan receives award for aiding RCMP officer in arrest

Lonnie Amundson, rugby player, tackled a fleeing suspect to help ailing officer

RCMP AWARD - Lonnie Amundson was recognized by the Red Deer RCMP for assisting in an arrest in early 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
RCMP AWARD - Lonnie Amundson was recognized by the Red Deer RCMP for assisting in an arrest in early 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Red Deerian receives award for aiding RCMP officer in arrest

Lonnie Amundson, rugby player, tackled a fleeing suspect to help ailing officer

RCMP AWARD - Lonnie Amundson was recognized by the Red Deer RCMP for assisting in an arrest in early 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
ALLAN CUP - The Generals came up just short in the 2018 Allan Cup in Rosetown, losing 7-4 in the finals against the Stoney Creek Generals. Lacombe Express File Photo

Lacombe comes up just short in 2018 Allan Cup final

Loss in the finals a ‘tough’ one to swallow for Generals.

ALLAN CUP - The Generals came up just short in the 2018 Allan Cup in Rosetown, losing 7-4 in the finals against the Stoney Creek Generals. Lacombe Express File Photo
ROBOTICS MENTOR - Warren Kreway, founder of United Robotics of Lacombe (URL), recently won the Woody Flowers Award for his work as a mentor. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

United Robotics of Lacombe founder wins Woody Flowers Award

Award recognizes Warren Kreway for his work in mentoring young people

ROBOTICS MENTOR - Warren Kreway, founder of United Robotics of Lacombe (URL), recently won the Woody Flowers Award for his work as a mentor. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
HEALTH MINISTER - Alberta Health Minister Sarah Hoffman and Red Deer - North MLA Kim Schreiner were at Points West Living in Red Deer for a demonstration of the Community Paramedic Program.Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Health Minister Sarah Hoffman discusses Community Paramedic Program

Hoffman was in Red Deer meeting with patients who have used the service

HEALTH MINISTER - Alberta Health Minister Sarah Hoffman and Red Deer - North MLA Kim Schreiner were at Points West Living in Red Deer for a demonstration of the Community Paramedic Program.Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express