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A report from Neuron e-scooters indicates they are benefitting Red Deer businesses by $2.5 million a year. (Contributed image).

E-scooter company says its riders boost Red Deer’s economy by $2.5 million annually

An e-scooter company operating in Red Deer released a ridership report, indicating…

A report from Neuron e-scooters indicates they are benefitting Red Deer businesses by $2.5 million a year. (Contributed image).
Lacey Oake, from Red Deer, in a scene from ‘Before I Change My Mind,’ a feature film by Trevor Anderson, a Red Deer native living in Edmonton. (Contributed photo).

Young Red Deer actor wins international accolades for her film festival performance

Teen actor Lacey Oake of Red Deer has been recognized internationally for…

Lacey Oake, from Red Deer, in a scene from ‘Before I Change My Mind,’ a feature film by Trevor Anderson, a Red Deer native living in Edmonton. (Contributed photo).
Singer/songwriter Colleen Brown will sing from the Joni Mitchell Songbook at a Central Music Festival show Oct. 28 at the Elks Hall in Red Deer. (Contributed photo).

Songs from the Joni Mitchell Songbook will be performed by Colleen Brown in Red Deer

Having topped college radio charts and toured in Europe, Edmonton singer/songwriter Colleen…

Singer/songwriter Colleen Brown will sing from the Joni Mitchell Songbook at a Central Music Festival show Oct. 28 at the Elks Hall in Red Deer. (Contributed photo).
Brandon Robert Loughlin, 24, was found unconscious near 58th Avenue and 61st Street in Red Deer on Oct. 13. He later died in hospital, as the city’s second homicide victim of 2022. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Red Deer’s second homicide death of 2022 unsettles some Riverside Meadows neighbours

Brandon Robert Loughlin, 24, was found on Oct. 13, lying near 58th Avenue and 61st Street

Brandon Robert Loughlin, 24, was found unconscious near 58th Avenue and 61st Street in Red Deer on Oct. 13. He later died in hospital, as the city’s second homicide victim of 2022. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
Juno award-winning rapper Classified will entertain in Red Deer on Oct. 23. (Black Press photo).

Rapper Classified will perform this month at Bo’s in Red Deer

Canadian rapper Classified will be performing some of his latest collaborative material…

Juno award-winning rapper Classified will entertain in Red Deer on Oct. 23. (Black Press photo).
Michael Sutherland and Debby Allan perform a scene from ‘Comfort Cottages,’ Central Alberta Theatre’s season-opening comedy. Preview night is on Oct. 20 at Festival Hall in Red Deer. It continues to Nov. 5. (Contributed photo).

CAT’s season opening comedy, ‘Comfort Cottages’ opens next week at Festival Hall

It’s described as ‘Golden Girls’ in a bordello

Michael Sutherland and Debby Allan perform a scene from ‘Comfort Cottages,’ Central Alberta Theatre’s season-opening comedy. Preview night is on Oct. 20 at Festival Hall in Red Deer. It continues to Nov. 5. (Contributed photo).
The body of 25-year-old Kyler Corriveau was discovered near Red Deer in 2021. Police are still investigating his death as a homicide. (Contributed photo).

Two Red Deer homicides from 2021 are still under police investigation

More ‘movement’ on these cases is expected soon, says RCMP officer

The body of 25-year-old Kyler Corriveau was discovered near Red Deer in 2021. Police are still investigating his death as a homicide. (Contributed photo).
Ivan Daines, of Red Deer, has new songs out on YouTube, CD and streaming services that recount major events of 2022. (Photo courtesy YouTube).

Red Deer cowboy singer creates new music inspired by the ups and downs of 2022

Ivan Daines has three new tunes out, based on real news events

Ivan Daines, of Red Deer, has new songs out on YouTube, CD and streaming services that recount major events of 2022. (Photo courtesy YouTube).
The Medicine River Wildlife Centre is not in the business of rounding up unwanted pets. But since nobody else is doing it, the non-profit near Spruce View is stepping in to prevent animal cruelty and a potential environmental disaster. (Black Press file photo)

Pet dumping across Central Alberta could create an environmental disaster, says wildlife centre director

Carol Kelly said releasing unwanted pets is cruel and irresponsible

The Medicine River Wildlife Centre is not in the business of rounding up unwanted pets. But since nobody else is doing it, the non-profit near Spruce View is stepping in to prevent animal cruelty and a potential environmental disaster. (Black Press file photo)
A huge animatronic werewolf is the star of this year’s Zed Haunted House, which will run from Oct. 19 to 31 at 1780-49th Ave. to raise money for Youth HQ programs. Event manager John Johnston expects to draw about 7,000 people to the attraction. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Zed Haunted House to produce thrills and chills in Red Deer for first time since 2019

The attraction raises $100,000 annually for Youth HQ programs

A huge animatronic werewolf is the star of this year’s Zed Haunted House, which will run from Oct. 19 to 31 at 1780-49th Ave. to raise money for Youth HQ programs. Event manager John Johnston expects to draw about 7,000 people to the attraction. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
Dr. Russell Schnell, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning scientist from Castor will speak about climate change Oct. 24 at the Red Deer Public Library. Admission is free. (Contributed photo)

Climate change is coming, whether you believe in it or not, says Nobel Prize-winning scientist from Castor

Dr. Russell Schnell has studied atmospheric conditions in 92 countries

Dr. Russell Schnell, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning scientist from Castor will speak about climate change Oct. 24 at the Red Deer Public Library. Admission is free. (Contributed photo)
The Red Deer and District Community Foundation. (File image).

Red Deer and District Community Foundation helps out 47 local non-profits

The Red Deer and District Community Foundation sent out cheques for nearly…

The Red Deer and District Community Foundation. (File image).
Red Deer city council rescinded its Sept. 12 decision picking a homeless shelter site and instead voted unanimously on Tuesday on a second site that councillors feel will be more favourable to the province. (Advocate file photo).

Red Deer city council reconsiders shelter site after province calls the first choice unsuitable

A second site was instead selected that councillors feel will be more favourable to the province

Red Deer city council rescinded its Sept. 12 decision picking a homeless shelter site and instead voted unanimously on Tuesday on a second site that councillors feel will be more favourable to the province. (Advocate file photo).
Stolen and abandoned shopping carts are not a problem that could be solved by City of Red Deer bylaws. (Advocate file photo)

Abandoned shopping carts can’t be resolved by bylaw, Red Deer city council heard

Council defeated changes that would have led to unproductive impoundment fees

Stolen and abandoned shopping carts are not a problem that could be solved by City of Red Deer bylaws. (Advocate file photo)
Red Deer city council supported a new recovery-based approach to dealing with the opioid crisis on Tuesday. (Advocate file photo).

Red Deer is poised to be ‘a leader in addictions recovery,’ following council’s support of Mayor’s motion

The new recovery-based approach meets people wherever they are on the recovery journey

Red Deer city council supported a new recovery-based approach to dealing with the opioid crisis on Tuesday. (Advocate file photo).
The City of Red Deer is a major sponsor of the Canadian Finals Rodeo, to be held at the Centrium in November. The city is providing a $50,000 grant for the event. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer city council approves $50,000 sponsorship for Canadian Finals Rodeo

The city is now a co-presenting sponsor of the CFR

The City of Red Deer is a major sponsor of the Canadian Finals Rodeo, to be held at the Centrium in November. The city is providing a $50,000 grant for the event. (Advocate file photo)
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Traffic disruptions continue in downtown Red Deer

Motorists should expect some traffic disruptions in downtown Red Deer next week…

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Bridge culvert replacement in Red Deer closes boat launch, picnic area

The City of Red Deer is replacing a bridge culvert near the…

(Advocate file photo).
Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston wants city council to endorse a recovery-based model for dealing with addictions and mental illness. (Advocate file photo).

Red Deer Mayor advocates for new way of dealing with people with addictions, mental illness

Ken Johnston will ask council to endorse a recovery-based approach

Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston wants city council to endorse a recovery-based model for dealing with addictions and mental illness. (Advocate file photo).
Ian Warwick, executive-director of Red Deer’s Sunnybrook Farm Museum (on left) and Robin Larsen, the museum’s co-founder and volunteer, are excited to add a 1967 fire truck from Michener Centre to the vast vehicle collection. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

1967 Michener Centre fire truck is back in Red Deer — at Sunnybrook Farm

Volunteers plan to use it in parades

Ian Warwick, executive-director of Red Deer’s Sunnybrook Farm Museum (on left) and Robin Larsen, the museum’s co-founder and volunteer, are excited to add a 1967 fire truck from Michener Centre to the vast vehicle collection. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).