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Board Chair of the Canada Winter Games Committee Lyn Radford presents CollegeSide Gardens resident Madeleine Hodgen with her medal at a presentation ceremony Friday morning. Residents took part in the 2019 Bethany CollegeSide Resident Winter Games from Jan. 15th to 24th. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Board Chair of the Canada Winter Games Committee Lyn Radford presents CollegeSide Gardens resident Madeleine Hodgen with her medal at a presentation ceremony Friday morning. Residents took part in the 2019 Bethany CollegeSide Resident Winter Games from Jan. 15th to 24th. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Charmaine Nelson, professor at McGill University, will be speaking at Burman University of Feb. 10th. Photo Submitted

Canadian slavery historian to speak in Lacombe

Latest Burman University Herr Lecture focused on un-taught history of black slavery in Canada

Charmaine Nelson, professor at McGill University, will be speaking at Burman University of Feb. 10th. Photo Submitted
Penhold resident Lisa Duke poses with the Innisfail Co-op Flyers hockey team recently. Players shaved their heads to show support for Duke who is currently battling cancer. Tasha Busch photo

Penhold woman fighting cancer is grateful for her supportive community

Lisa Duke was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016

Penhold resident Lisa Duke poses with the Innisfail Co-op Flyers hockey team recently. Players shaved their heads to show support for Duke who is currently battling cancer. Tasha Busch photo
Is your dog one of Canada’s top 10 most popular breeds?

Is your dog one of Canada’s top 10 most popular breeds?

Labs still top the list, French bulldogs move up

Is your dog one of Canada’s top 10 most popular breeds?
Red Deer Rebels players Alex Morozoff, Brett Davis and Cam Hausinger pose for a photo with 94-year-old Marion Paulson at the Bridges Community Living Centre, formerly the Piper Creek Foundation, Tuesday. Sherwin-Williams employees painted the main dining area at the Centre as a way to give back to the community. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Red Deer seniors get freshly painted dining room

Paint the Community is a partnership between Sherwin-Williams and Canadian Hockey League

Red Deer Rebels players Alex Morozoff, Brett Davis and Cam Hausinger pose for a photo with 94-year-old Marion Paulson at the Bridges Community Living Centre, formerly the Piper Creek Foundation, Tuesday. Sherwin-Williams employees painted the main dining area at the Centre as a way to give back to the community. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Sky Morgan pours a glass of kombucha at the Wild Brewing Co. booth at the Healthy Living Expo on Saturday at Westerner Park. He said kombucha is rich in probiotics, B vitamins and enzymes which can help your body’s digestive system. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Get your healthy on

Healthy Living Expo promotes sustainable, innovative and healthy lifestyles

Sky Morgan pours a glass of kombucha at the Wild Brewing Co. booth at the Healthy Living Expo on Saturday at Westerner Park. He said kombucha is rich in probiotics, B vitamins and enzymes which can help your body’s digestive system. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
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Action Group Society seeking support for transit program

Donate A Ride needs a boost in funds to serve the community

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École Secondaire Notre Dame High School Grade 11 students Kaylee Wheaton, left, and Abby Ward serve up some Tex-Mex cuisine while James Ward helps with the cooking. All the money raised from Food Truck Friday goes toward the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

École Secondaire Notre Dame High School students hold ‘Food Truck Friday’

Food studies students learn what it takes to run a food truck business while giving to a good cause

École Secondaire Notre Dame High School Grade 11 students Kaylee Wheaton, left, and Abby Ward serve up some Tex-Mex cuisine while James Ward helps with the cooking. All the money raised from Food Truck Friday goes toward the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Pro-immigration rally planned for Red Deer on Saturday

Pro-immigration rally planned for Red Deer on Saturday

Rally taking place outside Red Deer City Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pro-immigration rally planned for Red Deer on Saturday
Springbrook Community Skate park Committee receives $125,000 CFEP grant

Springbrook Community Skate park Committee receives $125,000 CFEP grant

Group is nearly 75% funded for the $635,000 Skate Park Facility

Springbrook Community Skate park Committee receives $125,000 CFEP grant
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Bower Place expansion plans underway

Red Deerians can expect Sunterra Market and Marshall’s

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Jason Lunn, who survived a serious car accident with the help of STARS, talks about the importance of the air ambulance service at the launch of the STARS annual lottery in Alberta at Parkland Mall. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

STARS launches 26th annual lottery worth over $4.5 million

Lottery raises money for new helicopters for Western Canada

Jason Lunn, who survived a serious car accident with the help of STARS, talks about the importance of the air ambulance service at the launch of the STARS annual lottery in Alberta at Parkland Mall. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Lacombe resident Linda Tomlinson holds a portrait of herself with husband Wendell, who passed away from dementia last May. This month marks Alzheimer Awareness Month.                                Todd Colin Vaughn/Red Deer Express
Lacombe resident Linda Tomlinson holds a portrait of herself with husband Wendell, who passed away from dementia last May. This month marks Alzheimer Awareness Month.                                Todd Colin Vaughn/Red Deer Express
City artist Cathy Fee is pictured here with some of her artwork currently on display at The Hub through to the end of March.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Vibrant colours highlight newest exhibit at The Hub

‘Chaos to Calm’ by Cathy Fee runs through to the end of March

City artist Cathy Fee is pictured here with some of her artwork currently on display at The Hub through to the end of March.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
The old Greyhound Bus Depot is being demolished

The old Greyhound Bus Depot is being demolished

The Red Deer building has been around for decades

The old Greyhound Bus Depot is being demolished
Luke and Levi Gudwer of Lacombe performed at the 2019 Rose Bowl Parade on Jan. 1st with the Calgary Stampede Showband. Photo Submitted

Lacombe brothers perform at Rose Bowl Parade with Calgary Stampede Showband

Luke and Levi Gudwer previously spent six years with the Red Deer Royals

Luke and Levi Gudwer of Lacombe performed at the 2019 Rose Bowl Parade on Jan. 1st with the Calgary Stampede Showband. Photo Submitted
Penhold cake artist Tracy Irwin was floored when the Food Network contacted her asking if she was interested in competing on the new show, Winner Cakes All. The episode airs Jan. 14th. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

If she bakes it, they will come

Penhold cake artist competes in Food Network’s Winner Cakes All

Penhold cake artist Tracy Irwin was floored when the Food Network contacted her asking if she was interested in competing on the new show, Winner Cakes All. The episode airs Jan. 14th. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Winston officially started in his new role as canine ambassador at Fairmont Empress this week. Tracy Drake, director of Public Relations at Fairmont Empress, says he has received a warm welcome by both guests and staff. (Keri Coles/News staff)

New dog greeter spreading smiles at prestigious B.C. hotel

Trained as a guide dog, Winston was ‘too friendly’ for official service

Winston officially started in his new role as canine ambassador at Fairmont Empress this week. Tracy Drake, director of Public Relations at Fairmont Empress, says he has received a warm welcome by both guests and staff. (Keri Coles/News staff)
Drop-off locations for Christmas trees

Drop-off locations for Christmas trees

Red Deerians candrop off natural Christmas trees at various drop-off sites in the city

Drop-off locations for Christmas trees
Alberta Farm Animal Care puts out call for award nominations

Alberta Farm Animal Care puts out call for award nominations

There are three awards for the AFAC: Communication, Industry Leadership and Innovation

Alberta Farm Animal Care puts out call for award nominations