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Youth volunteers from Nunavut, in the City for the Canada Winter Games, dropped by Bethany Collegeside for a visit with residents on Feb. 28th.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Youth volunteers spread the word about Nunavut culture

Group in the City in tandem with the Canada Winter Games

Youth volunteers from Nunavut, in the City for the Canada Winter Games, dropped by Bethany Collegeside for a visit with residents on Feb. 28th.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Innisfail RCMP catch males with stolen vehicle

Innisfail RCMP catch males with stolen vehicle

Three male occupants arrested after stolen vehicle found in the ditch

Innisfail RCMP catch males with stolen vehicle
New local supportive living facility opens for seniors

New local supportive living facility opens for seniors

Hamlets at Red Deer provides 136 net-new living spaces

New local supportive living facility opens for seniors
Red Deer holding its first annual Women’s March next month

Red Deer holding its first annual Women’s March next month

March aims to raise awareness of the importance of an inclusive community

Red Deer holding its first annual Women’s March next month
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Spruce Grove artist’s compelling works featured in exhibit

Amy Sallenbach’s show, Orbit, will be featured through to March 22nd

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Kourtney Veldman, six, of Sylvan Lake, takes a ride down the ice slide near the Gary W. Harris Celebration Plaza. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Out and about at the Canada Winter Games

Lots to see and do on Little Gaetz Ave and Gary W. Harris Celebration Plaza

Kourtney Veldman, six, of Sylvan Lake, takes a ride down the ice slide near the Gary W. Harris Celebration Plaza. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Grade 6 students Hanan Henlk and Malia Mitchelmore dressed in pink for Pink Shirt Day at Central Middle School on Wednesday. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Red Deer students don pink shirts to fight bullying

Pink Shirt Day theme this year is stopping online bullying and promoting kindness

Grade 6 students Hanan Henlk and Malia Mitchelmore dressed in pink for Pink Shirt Day at Central Middle School on Wednesday. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Councillor Lawrence Lee and The Mustard Seed’s Byron Bradley. photo submitted

Coldest Night of The Year walk raises over $22,000

Funds raised go to support Red Deer’s Mustard Seed

Councillor Lawrence Lee and The Mustard Seed’s Byron Bradley. photo submitted
Doula Melyssa Robertson comforting a client in labour at a home birth with midwives. Photo by Shelby Story Photo Film
Doula Melyssa Robertson comforting a client in labour at a home birth with midwives. Photo by Shelby Story Photo Film
‘Citizens’ Forum On Health Care and Seniors’ runs March 6th

‘Citizens’ Forum On Health Care and Seniors’ runs March 6th

Topics range from pharmacare to continuing care and home care

‘Citizens’ Forum On Health Care and Seniors’ runs March 6th
Week two of Canada Winter Games kicked off Sunday with new sports and athletes

Week two of Canada Winter Games kicked off Sunday with new sports and athletes

Chef Pat Lechelt said Team Alberta should finish within the top three provinces

Week two of Canada Winter Games kicked off Sunday with new sports and athletes
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Jayda Monilaws raises over $7,000 of cupcakes for Central Alberta Humane Society

This is the most the 10-year-old Red Deerian has raised so far

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Canada Winter Games athletes spend time with the pet therapy dogs Booker and Dylan at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

WATCH: Pet therapy brings calmness to Winter Games athletes

Canada Winter Games in Red Deer continue on until March 2nd

Canada Winter Games athletes spend time with the pet therapy dogs Booker and Dylan at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
A warm welcome to what could be a scary place for its little visitors. The CACAC aims to make kids feel comfortable and relaxed in the centre as they prepare to share their story, prepare for court or begin therapy. Photo by Kaylyn Whibbs/Sylvan Lake News

Child advocacy centre raising funds through Dream Home Lottery

The child advocacy centre in Red Deer uses its resources to help kids all over Central Alberta

A warm welcome to what could be a scary place for its little visitors. The CACAC aims to make kids feel comfortable and relaxed in the centre as they prepare to share their story, prepare for court or begin therapy. Photo by Kaylyn Whibbs/Sylvan Lake News
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Jayda Monilaws is selling cupcakes again for Central Alberta Humane Society

The 10-year-old Red Deerian is selling cupcakes today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Residents are reminded to keep lighters and matches away from children
Residents are reminded to keep lighters and matches away from children
PHOTO: Meeting of the mayors

PHOTO: Meeting of the mayors

Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman, Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer and Naheed Nenshi, mayor of Calgary enjoyed a meeting at the Winter Games Thursday.

  • Feb 21, 2019
PHOTO: Meeting of the mayors
Kim Phuc Phan Thi, more commonly known as the, ‘Napalm Girl, will be speaking at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on March 12, 2019. Photo Submitted
Kim Phuc Phan Thi, more commonly known as the, ‘Napalm Girl, will be speaking at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on March 12, 2019. Photo Submitted
Pride Days are Feb. 21st and 28th during the 2019 Canada Winter Games

Pride Days are Feb. 21st and 28th during the 2019 Canada Winter Games

Events will be held at the 52 North Music + Cultural Festival

Pride Days are Feb. 21st and 28th during the 2019 Canada Winter Games