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Red Deer Chamber announces hiring of Rick More as CEO

Red Deer Chamber announces hiring of Rick More as CEO

More is part of Smiles Thru Lindsey foundation and Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre

Red Deer Chamber announces hiring of Rick More as CEO
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PRAIRIE FASHION

Former Miss Ponoka 2015 Ashley Akkermans talks fashion and what she is up to since her reign

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Ashley and Drew combine their passions to create

Ashley Agrey and Drew Meierhofer of Edson, Alberta are the dream team

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Family and friends remember bull rider Ty Pozzobon

Family and friends remember bull rider Ty Pozzobon

Cowboy’s legacy lives on as we remember to ‘Live Like Ty’

Family and friends remember bull rider Ty Pozzobon
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PRAIRIE KITCHEN

Cooking with Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer

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Lindsay Thurber High School Teacher Alan Wade holds up a speech bubble with a positive message about mental health: Photo submitted.

Red Deer schools taking part in Bell Let’s Talk Day

Public school district is calling on Red Deerians to join in on social media platforms

Lindsay Thurber High School Teacher Alan Wade holds up a speech bubble with a positive message about mental health: Photo submitted.
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery General Manager Lorna Johnson and Kim Verrier, exhibits coordinator, stand at the entrance to a new exhibit at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery that explores the history and culture of the Métis.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Exhibition explores the rich history and culture of Métis people

The exhibition runs through to March 10th at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery

Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery General Manager Lorna Johnson and Kim Verrier, exhibits coordinator, stand at the entrance to a new exhibit at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery that explores the history and culture of the Métis.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Red Deer RCMP investigate after stolen truck crashes into Bo’s Bar & Grill

Red Deer RCMP investigate after stolen truck crashes into Bo’s Bar & Grill

Truck backed into the front wall of the establishment in an attempt to break in

Red Deer RCMP investigate after stolen truck crashes into Bo’s Bar & Grill
Red Deer RCMP investigate shooting

Red Deer RCMP investigate shooting

One man sent to hospital with a gunshot wound Sunday evening

Red Deer RCMP investigate shooting
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Country music singer Aaron Goodvin took home the top prize at the Alberta Country Music Awards Sunday. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Country music singer Aaron Goodvin took home the top prize at the Alberta Country Music Awards Sunday. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Models wore elegant dresses from New Beginning Wedding and Formal Wear, a bridal shop in Springbrook. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

With this Ring Bridal Gala took place at Westerner Park

Central Alberta’s largest spring bridal show features local wedding vendors

Models wore elegant dresses from New Beginning Wedding and Formal Wear, a bridal shop in Springbrook. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
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A chat with Canada’s culinary guru Liana Robberecht

Robberecht has worked in top-notch kitchens for most of her career

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Red Deer RCMP investigate stabbing

Red Deer RCMP investigate stabbing

RCMP are actively investigating this incident and do not believe it was random

Red Deer RCMP investigate stabbing
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Annual Mother Daughter Conference will be combined with Dream It Be It

Soroptimist International of Central Alberta encourages young women to be the best they can be

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A Community Celebration Breakfast was held Jan. 25th to announce the results of the United Way’s ‘Show Your Local Love’ campaign. To date, more than $2 million has been brought in.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

United Way brings in $2 million to date

Annual campaign ‘celebrates the love’ shown in Central Alberta

A Community Celebration Breakfast was held Jan. 25th to announce the results of the United Way’s ‘Show Your Local Love’ campaign. To date, more than $2 million has been brought in.                                Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Board Chair of the Canada Winter Games Committee Lyn Radford presents CollegeSide Gardens resident Madeleine Hodgen with her medal at a presentation ceremony Friday morning. Residents took part in the 2019 Bethany CollegeSide Resident Winter Games from Jan. 15th to 24th. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Board Chair of the Canada Winter Games Committee Lyn Radford presents CollegeSide Gardens resident Madeleine Hodgen with her medal at a presentation ceremony Friday morning. Residents took part in the 2019 Bethany CollegeSide Resident Winter Games from Jan. 15th to 24th. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Charmaine Nelson, professor at McGill University, will be speaking at Burman University of Feb. 10th. Photo Submitted

Canadian slavery historian to speak in Lacombe

Latest Burman University Herr Lecture focused on un-taught history of black slavery in Canada

Charmaine Nelson, professor at McGill University, will be speaking at Burman University of Feb. 10th. Photo Submitted
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QEII Central Alberta RCMP Traffic Services conduct successful distracted driving operation

QEII Central Alberta RCMP Traffic Services conduct successful distracted driving operation

Crew issued 35 Traffic Safety Act violations, including 15 tickets associated to distracted driving

QEII Central Alberta RCMP Traffic Services conduct successful distracted driving operation