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A GoFundMe has been set up for Lincoln Carswell after his mother and Blackfalds RCMP officer Jamie Carswell passed away on Dec. 21, 2017. Photo Submitted

Blackfalds RCMP officer and single mom passes away after battle with breast cancer

GoFundMe set up for Officer Jamie Carswell’s son Lincoln

A GoFundMe has been set up for Lincoln Carswell after his mother and Blackfalds RCMP officer Jamie Carswell passed away on Dec. 21, 2017. Photo Submitted
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Women of Excellence nominations closing January 11th

Gala will be held on June 19th at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel

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Shaun Richer with Red Deer’s Canadian Blood Services, left, former Humboldt Broncos Graysen Cameron and Marissa Stryker, also with Canadian Blood Services, pose for a photo at the kickoff of the annual blood donor challenge between the Red Deer Rebels and Lethbridge Hurricanes Wednesday at the Centrium. The challenge runs through January. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Former Humboldt Broncos player encourages Red Deerians to donate at blood challenge kick off

Blood service donation challenge between Rebels, Lethbridge Hurricanes runs through January

Shaun Richer with Red Deer’s Canadian Blood Services, left, former Humboldt Broncos Graysen Cameron and Marissa Stryker, also with Canadian Blood Services, pose for a photo at the kickoff of the annual blood donor challenge between the Red Deer Rebels and Lethbridge Hurricanes Wednesday at the Centrium. The challenge runs through January. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
WATCH: Newcomers to Canada learn to skate

WATCH: Newcomers to Canada learn to skate

Learn to Skate Program organized by C.A.R.E. kicks off Wednesday and runs to Friday

WATCH: Newcomers to Canada learn to skate
Red Deer artist Jeri Lynn Ing poses by one of her vibrant, colourful works in her City studio.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

City artist continues to expand her artistic vision

Jeri Lynn Ing is working on several stunning pieces for a coming show

Red Deer artist Jeri Lynn Ing poses by one of her vibrant, colourful works in her City studio.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

The Red Deer Express wishes you a healthy and happy New Year

Happy New Year!
Company raises funds for Central Alberta Humane Society

Company raises funds for Central Alberta Humane Society

This is the first year Rifco has partnered up with the CAHS

Company raises funds for Central Alberta Humane Society
Merry Christmas to all!

Merry Christmas to all!

The Red Deer Express wishes you a happy holidays with your family and friends

Merry Christmas to all!
How much do you really know about Christmas?

How much do you really know about Christmas?

Whether you’re a Christmas angel or a Grinch, this test will challenge your knowledge of the holiday

How much do you really know about Christmas?
Ice sculptures now on display at Parkland Garden Centre

Ice sculptures now on display at Parkland Garden Centre

Heavy focus this year on the Canada Winter Games

Ice sculptures now on display at Parkland Garden Centre
126 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps’ youngest and newest member Katelin Trohan (left) received a temporary promotion for the night taking over for Commanding Officer Lt(N) Jim Bricker (right). 126 Red Deer held their Christmas Mess Dinner exposing the Cadets to Naval Traditions. During these festive times, rules are bent in a playful way. Commanding Officers frequently switch roles and tunics with the youngest member of the unit. This Cadet then becomes the honorary commander for the day. photo submitted
126 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps’ youngest and newest member Katelin Trohan (left) received a temporary promotion for the night taking over for Commanding Officer Lt(N) Jim Bricker (right). 126 Red Deer held their Christmas Mess Dinner exposing the Cadets to Naval Traditions. During these festive times, rules are bent in a playful way. Commanding Officers frequently switch roles and tunics with the youngest member of the unit. This Cadet then becomes the honorary commander for the day. photo submitted
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This fieldfare, a member of the thrush family, was spotted among a flock of robins during the annual Salmon Arm Bird Count on Dec. 16. This is only the second time the bird, which is native to northern Europe and Asia, has been seen in B.C. (Roger Beardmore photo)

Rare Russian bird sighting sees birdwatchers flock to the B.C. Shuswap

The fieldfare, a member of the thrush family, might have made its way to B.C. from Russia

This fieldfare, a member of the thrush family, was spotted among a flock of robins during the annual Salmon Arm Bird Count on Dec. 16. This is only the second time the bird, which is native to northern Europe and Asia, has been seen in B.C. (Roger Beardmore photo)
Holiday waste collection schedules

Holiday waste collection schedules

Red Deer residents must set out all materials before 7 a.m. for pickup

Holiday waste collection schedules
Cheryl Wowk, program coordinator with the Peacebuilders initiative, is excited to see the youth program make its debut in Red Deer in early February.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Local youth invited to check out ‘Peacebuilders’

Initiative aims to promote rights and dignity for all

Cheryl Wowk, program coordinator with the Peacebuilders initiative, is excited to see the youth program make its debut in Red Deer in early February.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
The 38th annual Outdoor Live Nativity Pageant from Dec. 18th to 20th. performances will take place at 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. at 8 Keast Way. Photo by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Live nativity pageant takes place Dec. 18th to 20th

Outdoor pageant takes place in the evening at 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. at 8 Keast Way

The 38th annual Outdoor Live Nativity Pageant from Dec. 18th to 20th. performances will take place at 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. at 8 Keast Way. Photo by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
More than 100 people took to the streets outside City Hall Saturday morning to protest Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s policies on oil pipelines and immigration. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Yellow Vests protesters take to Red Deer streets

Trudeau government’s immigration and oil industry policies denounced at rally

More than 100 people took to the streets outside City Hall Saturday morning to protest Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s policies on oil pipelines and immigration. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Red Deer’s newest outdoor ice facility opens to the public this week

Red Deer’s newest outdoor ice facility opens to the public this week

The speed skating oval at Setters Place at Great Chief Park will be open Dec. 17th

Red Deer’s newest outdoor ice facility opens to the public this week
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Exhibition explores the rich history and culture of Métis people

The exhibition is on display from Dec. 15th to March 10th at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery

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