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Daniel Baker and Steve Bradley discuss a scene during the production of The Wall, a short film to be featured at the upcoming Central Alberta Film Festival (CAFF). photo submitted

Former Red Deerian’s project featured at Central Alberta Film Festival

Central Alberta Film Festival (CAFF) runs Feb. 20th-23rd

Daniel Baker and Steve Bradley discuss a scene during the production of The Wall, a short film to be featured at the upcoming Central Alberta Film Festival (CAFF). photo submitted
FILE - In this Jan. 15, 1970 file photo, British actor Albert Finney waves his cane while playing the title role in “Scrooge,” at Shepperton Studios. British Actor Albert Finney, the Academy Award-nominated star of films from “Tom Jones” to “Skyfall” has died at the age of 82 his family said on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. (R. Dear/AP Photo)

British actor Albert Finney dies at 82

Albert Finney was a rare star who managed to avoid the Hollywood limelight for more than five decades

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 1970 file photo, British actor Albert Finney waves his cane while playing the title role in “Scrooge,” at Shepperton Studios. British Actor Albert Finney, the Academy Award-nominated star of films from “Tom Jones” to “Skyfall” has died at the age of 82 his family said on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. (R. Dear/AP Photo)
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Alan Doyle to hit the stage at Canada Winter Games in Red Deer

Former Great Big Sea frontman is currently on ‘A Week at the Warehouse’ tour

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Andrew Phung (left) and Aisha Alfa present the nominations for the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards are announced in Toronto, on Thursday, February 7, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

Canadian Screen Award honouree Mary Walsh on the ‘big payoff’ that comes with age

This year’s Canadian Screen Awards are set for March 31

Andrew Phung (left) and Aisha Alfa present the nominations for the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards are announced in Toronto, on Thursday, February 7, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)
An HMV store is seen Friday, February 24, 2017 in Montreal. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson)

HMV return to Canada ‘unlikely, but possible,’ new owner says

Ontario-based Sunrise Records bought 100 HMV stores across the UK

An HMV store is seen Friday, February 24, 2017 in Montreal. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson)
It’s official: the Oscars will air without a host

It’s official: the Oscars will air without a host

Kevin Hart stepped down after old homophobic tweets were found

It’s official: the Oscars will air without a host
Bif Naked will be performing during the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Joined by K-OS, the famed singer will be hitting the Gary. W. Harris Celebration Plaza mainstage Feb. 27th. Photo by Coco Kensington Photography

Rocker Bif Naked to perform at Canada Winter Games

Acclaimed Canadian singer hits the stage Feb. 27th

Bif Naked will be performing during the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Joined by K-OS, the famed singer will be hitting the Gary. W. Harris Celebration Plaza mainstage Feb. 27th. Photo by Coco Kensington Photography
The Strumbellas will be performing on the Gary W. Harris Celebration Plaza mainstage March 1st as part of the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Matt Barnes photo

Strumbellas will be hitting the Gary W. Harris Celebration Plaza mainstage March 1st

Popular Canadian band gearing up for release of Rattlesnake in March

The Strumbellas will be performing on the Gary W. Harris Celebration Plaza mainstage March 1st as part of the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Matt Barnes photo
A scene from the upcoming project called Dream, which was produced by locally-based Unveil Studios. Filmmakers Matt and Dan Kooman have also launched a Kickstarter campaign to help with some of the post-production and marketing costs. photo submitted

Unveil Studio’s new project, Dream, explores meaning and purpose

Creative team seeking additional project support via Kickstarter

A scene from the upcoming project called Dream, which was produced by locally-based Unveil Studios. Filmmakers Matt and Dan Kooman have also launched a Kickstarter campaign to help with some of the post-production and marketing costs. photo submitted
Canadian Screen Awards trying ‘different style of awards show’ with no host

Canadian Screen Awards trying ‘different style of awards show’ with no host

Last year’s show had two hosts who both live and work in Canada: Jonny Harris and Emma Hunter

Canadian Screen Awards trying ‘different style of awards show’ with no host
FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2014, file photo, Lil Jon arrives at the iHeart Radio Music Festival at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Andrew Estey/Invision/AP, File)

Lil Jon supports Maroon 5 cancelling halftime press event

Some entertainers have said social injustice needs to be addressed during the Super Bowl

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2014, file photo, Lil Jon arrives at the iHeart Radio Music Festival at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Andrew Estey/Invision/AP, File)
On the heels of her latest single release Strange Little Girl, POESY performs in Red Deer Feb. 14th as part of Matthew Good’s ‘Solo Acoustic’ tour at Bo’s. photo submitted

Songstress POESY heads to Bo’s Feb. 14th

POESY featured on Matthew Good’s ‘Solo Acoustic’ tour at Bo’s

On the heels of her latest single release Strange Little Girl, POESY performs in Red Deer Feb. 14th as part of Matthew Good’s ‘Solo Acoustic’ tour at Bo’s. photo submitted
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A rush of childhood memories came back from Paul Brandt concert

Brandt visited Red Deer with Hunter Brothers, Jess Moskaluke and High Valley

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Calgary-based guitarist Oscar Lopez performs at the Elks Lodge Feb. 22nd in a show presented by the Central Music Festival Society. photo submitted

Latin guitarist Oscar Lopez to fire up City stage

Acclaimed artist heads to the Red Deer Feb. 22nd for a show at the Elks Lodge

Calgary-based guitarist Oscar Lopez performs at the Elks Lodge Feb. 22nd in a show presented by the Central Music Festival Society. photo submitted
Board members and Central Alberta Film Festival volunteers pose following the award ceremonies last year at the Scott Block. This year’s Festival runs Feb. 20th-23rd at the Carnival Cinemas. Red Deer Express file photo

Central Alberta Film Festival (CAFF) gearing up for annual showcase

Event runs Feb. 20th-23rd at Carnival Cinemas

Board members and Central Alberta Film Festival volunteers pose following the award ceremonies last year at the Scott Block. This year’s Festival runs Feb. 20th-23rd at the Carnival Cinemas. Red Deer Express file photo
Red Deer’s Adam Goodwin, 29, has been selected to appear in the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation’s 2019 Top 30 Under 30 Magazine: The Gender Equality Edition. photo submitted

Red Deer’s Adam Goodwin selected as a ‘Top 30 under 30’

“Through sport4one, I am working on gender equity, in and through sport”

Red Deer’s Adam Goodwin, 29, has been selected to appear in the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation’s 2019 Top 30 Under 30 Magazine: The Gender Equality Edition. photo submitted
Rami Malek accepts the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role for “Bohemian Rhapsody” at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

‘Black Panther’ wins top honour at SAG Awards

The two leading Oscar nominees — “Roma” and “The Favourite” — were bypassed by the actors guild for a best ensemble field

Rami Malek accepts the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role for “Bohemian Rhapsody” at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Super Bowl 53: What you need to know to be game-day ready

Super Bowl 53: What you need to know to be game-day ready

New England Patriots to battle against Los Angeles Rams

Super Bowl 53: What you need to know to be game-day ready
Shia LaBoeuf at the TIFF premiere of Man Down

Shia LaBeouf turned rehab into a writing room for new film

LaBeouf premiered the film at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday in Park City, Utah

Shia LaBoeuf at the TIFF premiere of Man Down
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The Trews head to Red Deer with Altameda

The groups will be at Bo’s Feb. 4th

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