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Students from schools across Red Deer run in the Dawe Run on Tuesday morning at Heritage Ranch. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Dawe Run celebrates 40 years

Thousands of Red Deer students took part in run

Students from schools across Red Deer run in the Dawe Run on Tuesday morning at Heritage Ranch. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
The 2nd Annual Grand Gala was held at Westerner Park on Sept. 15th, 2018 in support of Vantage Community Services. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: 2nd Annual Grand Gala supports Vantage Community Services

Red Deerians joined together in a evening or art in support of Vantage Community Services

The 2nd Annual Grand Gala was held at Westerner Park on Sept. 15th, 2018 in support of Vantage Community Services. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre CEO Mark Jones and Edmonton Oiler Ryan Nugent-Hopkins posed for a photo during a luncheon in support of the Centre on Sept. 12th. Todd Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: NHLers support Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins returns to Red Deer in support of good cause

Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre CEO Mark Jones and Edmonton Oiler Ryan Nugent-Hopkins posed for a photo during a luncheon in support of the Centre on Sept. 12th. Todd Vaughan/Red Deer Express
Host a ‘coffee break’ for the Alzheimer Society of Alberta

Host a ‘coffee break’ for the Alzheimer Society of Alberta

The Society’s annual nationwide fundraiser is back this month

Host a ‘coffee break’ for the Alzheimer Society of Alberta
United Way Central Alberta CEO Brett Speight and Board Chair Josh Edwards kicked off the 53rd Annual United Way Central Alberta Fundraising Campaign. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: United Way Central Alberta kicks off 53rd Annual Fundraising Campaign

$2.1 million and over 19,000 Central Albertans were supported last year

United Way Central Alberta CEO Brett Speight and Board Chair Josh Edwards kicked off the 53rd Annual United Way Central Alberta Fundraising Campaign. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
Red Deer College VP Academic Paulette Hanna, Students’ Association President Chaise Combs and RDC President and CEO Joel Ward, were all looking forward to a successful 2018/19 Academic Year on Sept. 5th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Red Deer College sees 2% enrollment increase due to new programs

New facilities, new programs and the Canada Winter Games highlight RDC year

Red Deer College VP Academic Paulette Hanna, Students’ Association President Chaise Combs and RDC President and CEO Joel Ward, were all looking forward to a successful 2018/19 Academic Year on Sept. 5th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
Maya Smaisem, left, enjoys her snack time with Principal Kim Walker and Katherine Mu on the first day back to school at Fairview Elementary. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Red Deerians head back to school

Fairview Elementary School welcomes back students

Maya Smaisem, left, enjoys her snack time with Principal Kim Walker and Katherine Mu on the first day back to school at Fairview Elementary. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Back to school: Kids talk social media, the web and slang words

Back to school: Kids talk social media, the web and slang words

Kids and teens open about social media and online life

Back to school: Kids talk social media, the web and slang words
BALANCING ACT - This year’s Grand Gala in support of Vantage Community Services runs Sept. 14th at Westerner Park. Pictured here is a scene from last year’s colourful and engaging event.Red Deer Express file photo

Grand Gala coming up this month

Vantage Community Services’ annual fundraiser runs Sept. 14th

BALANCING ACT - This year’s Grand Gala in support of Vantage Community Services runs Sept. 14th at Westerner Park. Pictured here is a scene from last year’s colourful and engaging event.Red Deer Express file photo
Blackfalds resident Jonathan Stolte was able to sign a one-day contract with former Blue Jay J.P. Arenciba after he won a contest through the Lacombe Boston Pizza. Photo Submitted

Blackfalds youngster signs one-day contract with Blue Jays at Rogers Centre

Jonathan Stolte wins Jr. Jay for a Day contest through Lacombe Boston Pizza

Blackfalds resident Jonathan Stolte was able to sign a one-day contract with former Blue Jay J.P. Arenciba after he won a contest through the Lacombe Boston Pizza. Photo Submitted
‘Awareness Musicale’ supports prostate cancer research and awareness

‘Awareness Musicale’ supports prostate cancer research and awareness

Red Deer Prostate Cancer Support Group has been lending a helping hand for many years

‘Awareness Musicale’ supports prostate cancer research and awareness
Facing the challenges of living with Parkinson disease

Facing the challenges of living with Parkinson disease

Central Alberta resident Kim Harder was diagnosed in 2015

Facing the challenges of living with Parkinson disease
The Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock Event took over Westerner Park on Aug. 24th. Proceeds of the event go to Hockey Alberta and the Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Curtis Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock supports Central Alberta

Curtis Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock brought in some of the biggest names in rodeo

The Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock Event took over Westerner Park on Aug. 24th. Proceeds of the event go to Hockey Alberta and the Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
Red Deer College mascot Rufus was having a roaring good time greeting guests at the new Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer on Aug. 23. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre Community Day welcomes central Albertans

New facility is the legacy building of the Games coming next February

Red Deer College mascot Rufus was having a roaring good time greeting guests at the new Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer on Aug. 23. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
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Central Alberta and beyond to benefit from the success of Gord Bamford’s event

Canadian country music star recording artist Gord Bamford raised a total of $469,720

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Karl Holba, five, concentrates on pulling his tractor Aug. 18th at Sunnybrook Farms’ Pioneer Days. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Pioneer Days runs all weekend at Sunnybrook Farm

Red Deerians brave the smoke to celebrate Sunybrook’s biggest event

Karl Holba, five, concentrates on pulling his tractor Aug. 18th at Sunnybrook Farms’ Pioneer Days. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
From left Freda Adams, Sandy Walsh and Tracy Walsh enjoy some ribs during Ribfest Red Deer on Aug. 17th. The event runs all weekend. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Loads of tasty ribs featured at Red Deer Ribfest

Red Deer Ribfest runs Aug. 17th to 19th near the Tennis Dome

From left Freda Adams, Sandy Walsh and Tracy Walsh enjoy some ribs during Ribfest Red Deer on Aug. 17th. The event runs all weekend. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
The Gord Bamford Charity Gala took place on Aug. 15 at the Sheraton Hotl in Red Deer. Organizers were hoping to improve on the over $300,000 raised last year. The event has raised over $3.1 million since it began 11 years ago. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

UPDATED: Gord Bamford Foundation Charity Gala brings the stars to Central Alberta

The Gala raises money for various children’s charities throughout Canada

The Gord Bamford Charity Gala took place on Aug. 15 at the Sheraton Hotl in Red Deer. Organizers were hoping to improve on the over $300,000 raised last year. The event has raised over $3.1 million since it began 11 years ago. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
The Gord Bamford Charity Gala took place on Aug. 15 at the Sheraton Hotl in Red Deer. Organizers were hoping to improve on the over $300,000 raised last year. The event has raised over $3.1 million since it began 11 years ago. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

UPDATED: Gord Bamford Foundation Charity Gala brings the stars to Central Alberta

The Gala raises money for various children’s charities throughout Canada

The Gord Bamford Charity Gala took place on Aug. 15 at the Sheraton Hotl in Red Deer. Organizers were hoping to improve on the over $300,000 raised last year. The event has raised over $3.1 million since it began 11 years ago. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Pride in the Park took over Bower Ponds in part of Central Alberta Pride Week starting on Aug. 12, 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

Pride in the Park takes over Bower Ponds

Central Alberta Pride week continues in Red Deer

Pride in the Park took over Bower Ponds in part of Central Alberta Pride Week starting on Aug. 12, 2018. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express