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Red Deer Lights the Night gets residents into the holiday spirit

Free winter festival is on Saturday, Nov. 17th from 4 to 7 p.m.

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Remembrance Day was held on the 11th of November inside the Lacombe Memorial Centre. 2018 marked 100 years since an armistice was signed that ended the First World War. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

WATCH: Remembrance Day in Lacombe fills LMC

2018 marked 100 years since the end of First World War

Remembrance Day was held on the 11th of November inside the Lacombe Memorial Centre. 2018 marked 100 years since an armistice was signed that ended the First World War. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
The official ribbon cutting took place as Bower Place launched its Great Indoors Market Nov. 10th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: The Great Indoors Market at Bower Place officially launches

Red Deerians took in the sights and sounds of many vendors and activities Nov. 10th

The official ribbon cutting took place as Bower Place launched its Great Indoors Market Nov. 10th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
The Great Indoors Market at Bower Place launches Nov. 10th

The Great Indoors Market at Bower Place launches Nov. 10th

Red Deerians will have lots to see and do

The Great Indoors Market at Bower Place launches Nov. 10th
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2019 Canada Winter Games announce Red Deer’s latest public art piece

Unity Through Sport - 2019 is featured on the south side of Central Elementary School

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Red Deer artist and illustrator Jeff Powers’ solo show at the Marjorie Wood Gallery in the Kerry Wood Nature Centre called, Ornithurae - Dinosaurs In Your Backyard, runs until Dec. 21st. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Local artist depicts the ‘Dinosaurs In Your Backyard’

Art exhibit on North American birds runs until Dec. 21st at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre

Red Deer artist and illustrator Jeff Powers’ solo show at the Marjorie Wood Gallery in the Kerry Wood Nature Centre called, Ornithurae - Dinosaurs In Your Backyard, runs until Dec. 21st. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
People flocked to the Red Deer Agri-Trade Equipment Expo on Thursday. The event runs until Friday at Westerner Park. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

The Red Deer Agri-Trade Equipment Expo runs until Friday at Westerner Park

Agriculture equipment expo considered to be the best buying show in Canada

People flocked to the Red Deer Agri-Trade Equipment Expo on Thursday. The event runs until Friday at Westerner Park. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Lacombe resident Vernon Dool served with the Canadian Navy from 1954-1974. Much of his time was spent patrolling the Bering Sea. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Lacombe resident Vernon Dool served with the Canadian Navy for 20 years

Veteran reminisces on his time with the Armed Forces

Lacombe resident Vernon Dool served with the Canadian Navy from 1954-1974. Much of his time was spent patrolling the Bering Sea. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
TSN’s Michael Landsberg posed with the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta’s Program Director Wendy Bonertz and Executive Director Rubyann Rice during the Society’s fundraising campaign kickoff. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

WATCH: TSN’s Michael Landsberg speaks in Lacombe about mental illness

Landsberg lends his voice to the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta

TSN’s Michael Landsberg posed with the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta’s Program Director Wendy Bonertz and Executive Director Rubyann Rice during the Society’s fundraising campaign kickoff. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
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Red Deerians can recognize Remembrance Day with two public services

The Red Deer Legion and Korean War Veterans’ Association will hold the services

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Pictured here are Red Deer residents Val and Al Robichaud. Val continues to adjust to a new chapter of ‘wholeness’ after years of battling with cervical dystonia, a painful and chronic neurological disorder that caused her neck and head to constantly move to the right. photo submitted

City woman spreads message of hope about breakthrough treatment

Val Robichaud recently underwent deep brain stimulation to treat condition

Pictured here are Red Deer residents Val and Al Robichaud. Val continues to adjust to a new chapter of ‘wholeness’ after years of battling with cervical dystonia, a painful and chronic neurological disorder that caused her neck and head to constantly move to the right. photo submitted
Kris Millar, owner of Twisted Label in Ponoka, stands in front of her display at the CFR Tradeshow, which runs at Westerner Park until Nov. 4th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Lots of fashionable finds at CFR Tradeshow

The Canadian Finals Rodeo runs at Red Deer’s Westerner Park until Nov. 4th

Kris Millar, owner of Twisted Label in Ponoka, stands in front of her display at the CFR Tradeshow, which runs at Westerner Park until Nov. 4th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Sonja Hoefman stands in front of her lawn on Nordegg Crescent that she decorates for Halloween each year. In total, the lawn and driveway have about 80 spooky creatures to make Trick-Or-Treaters jump in fear this Halloween. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Red Deer mother talks spooky Halloween lawn

Sonja Hoefman has been scaring the bejesus out of Trick-Or-Treaters for almost two decades

Sonja Hoefman stands in front of her lawn on Nordegg Crescent that she decorates for Halloween each year. In total, the lawn and driveway have about 80 spooky creatures to make Trick-Or-Treaters jump in fear this Halloween. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
There was lots to see at the annual Our Best to You Craft Sale, which runs this weekend. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Our Best to You Craft Sale runs this weekend

Annual craft sale features works of over 200 top Canadian artists, artisans and designers

There was lots to see at the annual Our Best to You Craft Sale, which runs this weekend. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Pat Scott had an impressive display of vintage jewelry. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Carswell’s annual Red Deer Christmas Antique, Vintage and Retro Show and Sale runs this weekend

Show features more than 300 tables covered in vintage goods

Pat Scott had an impressive display of vintage jewelry. 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
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
Local artist Marianne Harris, seen here with one of her more recent works, continues to make her creative mark on the community while always moving forward in her own artistic growth. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Local artist Marianne Harris expands her creative ventures

Teaching others also fuels her creative spirit

Local artist Marianne Harris, seen here with one of her more recent works, continues to make her creative mark on the community while always moving forward in her own artistic growth. Mark Weber/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

National Newspaper Week also celebrates work of the carriers

Red Deer carriers recognized

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
A similar follow up ceremony will take place Nov. 24 to present sponsors with their honour plaques and flags. 40 plaques are still available for sponsorship. Photo by Kaylyn Whibbs, Sylvan Lake News.

128 Flags of Remembrance now flying in Sylvan Lake until Nov. 12

Centennial Park boasts 128 Canadian flags to honour 128,000 Canadians killed and missing in action.

A similar follow up ceremony will take place Nov. 24 to present sponsors with their honour plaques and flags. 40 plaques are still available for sponsorship. Photo by Kaylyn Whibbs, Sylvan Lake News.