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Red Deer will continue to receive advertising flyers

Red Deer will continue to receive advertising flyers

Starting April, Red Deer Advocate subscribers will receive flyers every Thursday

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100 Kids Who Care choose Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre as charity of choice

Over 100 kids donated $1,090

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PHOTOS: Red Deer’s 13th Annual Collector Car Auction and Speed Show

Three-day event at Westerner Park features over 200 collector cars

David Sauchyn, director of the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative at the University of Regina, also spoke at the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Forum Friday afternoon at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Red Deer River Watershed Alliance holds forum on how climate change affects winter sports like pond hockey

Forum discussing climate change and winter sports took place Friday

David Sauchyn, director of the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative at the University of Regina, also spoke at the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Forum Friday afternoon at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Kristine Bugayong, chief executive officer of the Red Deer & District Community Foundation was excited to announce this year’s 56 Women of Excellence Award nominees. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Women of Excellence Awards introduces ‘Women of Excellence in Construction’

Gala will take place June 19th at the Sheraton Red Deer

Kristine Bugayong, chief executive officer of the Red Deer & District Community Foundation was excited to announce this year’s 56 Women of Excellence Award nominees. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band will perform April 5h at the Elks Lodge to fundraise for their trip to Scotland in 2020. photo submitted

Red Deer Legion Pipe Band celebrates National Tartan Day

The band is raising money for their trip to Scotland in 2020

The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band will perform April 5h at the Elks Lodge to fundraise for their trip to Scotland in 2020. photo submitted
Local businessman and philanthropist Stewart Ford releases memoir

Local businessman and philanthropist Stewart Ford releases memoir

A book launch will be held March 31st at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery

Local businessman and philanthropist Stewart Ford releases memoir
As part of their Leaders of Tomorrow Program, students from First Steps and Beyond School in Red Deer recently donated sleepers, socks and handmade quilts to the Neonatal unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Local youngsters lend a helping hand to the Red Deer Hospital

First Steps and Beyond School students donate to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

As part of their Leaders of Tomorrow Program, students from First Steps and Beyond School in Red Deer recently donated sleepers, socks and handmade quilts to the Neonatal unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Create Your Calm Waters and Arise Shine Morning Devotional were officially launched during an open house book launch party this past weekend. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Red Deer resident releases a set of inspiring new titles

Bev Burton excited to share her story via Create Your Calm Waters and Arise & Shine

Create Your Calm Waters and Arise Shine Morning Devotional were officially launched during an open house book launch party this past weekend. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
QUIZ: How Irish are you?

QUIZ: How Irish are you?

Take our St. Patrick’s Day quiz and put your knowledge to the test.

QUIZ: How Irish are you?
Roughly 100 Red Deer residents came out to a vigil at City Hall to mourn the 50 people killed in the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch New Zealand on March 15th. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Red Deerians gather to mourn victims of New Zealand double mosque shooting

Messages of peace were heard during Saturday’s vigil

Roughly 100 Red Deer residents came out to a vigil at City Hall to mourn the 50 people killed in the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch New Zealand on March 15th. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Marlene Steppler, left, and Mary-Rose Lunam are heading to Edmonton to see the opera The Magic Flute. Lunam’s dream came true after participating in the “Dream a Little Dream” program for seniors living in Christenson communities. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Red Deer senior’s dream comes true, heading to Edmonton to see opera with 19 friends

Mary-Rose Lunam participated in provincial program that makes seniors’ dreams a reality

Marlene Steppler, left, and Mary-Rose Lunam are heading to Edmonton to see the opera The Magic Flute. Lunam’s dream came true after participating in the “Dream a Little Dream” program for seniors living in Christenson communities. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Friday is the launch of the official launch of the 2019 Red Deer Hospital Lottery. The grand prize Dream Home, located at 68 Larratt Close, is a 3,110 sq. ft. bungalow valued at $840,000. Photo supplied by Sorento Custom Homes

2019 Red Deer Hospital Lottery launches Friday with grand prize unveiling

Grand prize is a beautiful $840,000 bungalow located at 68 Larratt Close

Friday is the launch of the official launch of the 2019 Red Deer Hospital Lottery. The grand prize Dream Home, located at 68 Larratt Close, is a 3,110 sq. ft. bungalow valued at $840,000. Photo supplied by Sorento Custom Homes
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Ardene is officially open at Parkland Mall

The new Red Deer store offers over 16,000 square feet of space

Facebook photo: Parkland Mall
Red Deer Home Show runs this weekend

Red Deer Home Show runs this weekend

Home Show celebrates 40 years in Central Alberta

Red Deer Home Show runs this weekend
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‘Leprechaun Joe’ is at it again!

Red Deer’s Joe Hittel plans to be the top fundraiser in Canada for Make-A-Wish Rope For Hope

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Left to Right: Mandy Reed (Vice-Principal) serving food to students Koussay Alai (Grade 11), Priya Bhatti (Grade 12) and Amanda Uy (Grade 12) at the food table. photo submitted

Notre Dame High School students celebrate their culture through A Taste of Home event

Event ran in conjunction with the Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.)

Left to Right: Mandy Reed (Vice-Principal) serving food to students Koussay Alai (Grade 11), Priya Bhatti (Grade 12) and Amanda Uy (Grade 12) at the food table. photo submitted
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Red Deer Comedian Niek Theelen selected to participate in CBC’s Next Up Comedy

The winner will be revealed March 29th

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Former Westpark student Isaac Boettcher gave a tour of the new school Wednesday morning, describing many of the features designed by students themselves. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Students played a large role in design of new $18 million Westpark Middle School

School opening in the fall is set up as a teaching tool so students can learn about the building

Former Westpark student Isaac Boettcher gave a tour of the new school Wednesday morning, describing many of the features designed by students themselves. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Board game ‘Kajillionaire’ offers a fun way to learn about fraud

Board game ‘Kajillionaire’ offers a fun way to learn about fraud

March is Fraud Prevention Month

Board game ‘Kajillionaire’ offers a fun way to learn about fraud