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Anyone who gets past a fence that seals off a dangerous fallen portion of the trail around the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary can now be charged with trespassing. (Contributing photo.)

Trespassers, vandals strain resources at Red Deer’s Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary

On the brighter side, a Motus wildlife tracking tower will be installed

Anyone who gets past a fence that seals off a dangerous fallen portion of the trail around the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary can now be charged with trespassing. (Contributing photo.)
Author and former Red Deerian Leslie Greentree will be back in the city on Sept. 17 for a reading from her new book of short stories, ‘Not The Apocalypse I Was Hoping For.’ (Advocate file photo).

Author Leslie Greentree is returning to Red Deer this month with her new book

‘Not the Apocalypse I Was Looking For’ contains 14 short stories about relationships

Author and former Red Deerian Leslie Greentree will be back in the city on Sept. 17 for a reading from her new book of short stories, ‘Not The Apocalypse I Was Hoping For.’ (Advocate file photo).
Tribute band Abra Cadabra will bring ABBA’s music to the Red Deer Memorial Centre stage this month. (Contributed photo)

Musical tributes and comedy abound at Red Deer’s Memorial Centre this fall

From comedian Ron James to The Wiggles, a diverse season of entertainment is coming up

Tribute band Abra Cadabra will bring ABBA’s music to the Red Deer Memorial Centre stage this month. (Contributed photo)
Photo byTHE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Fundraising Walk for Veterans held Sept. 25 in Sylvan Lake

A Canadian Walk for Veterans will be held Sept. 25 in Sylvan…

Photo byTHE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Alberta premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday the province hopes to provide 1,350 surgeries a year in the Central zone charter clinic and 1,250 more surgeries annually at the South zone clinic. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Red Deer-area to get a private surgical clinic to reduce wait times, says Premier Jason Kenney

1,350 hip and knee, hernia and other non-urgent operations would be done there annually

Alberta premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday the province hopes to provide 1,350 surgeries a year in the Central zone charter clinic and 1,250 more surgeries annually at the South zone clinic. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
The chef at The Mustard Seed in Red Deer is becoming an expert at doing more with less as inflation spikes and donations drop. More community donations are needed to ease this difficult situation. (Contributed photo).

With rising inflation and need, Red Deer’s The Mustard Seed needs more donations

Meals that used to cost $3.51 to make now cost $5.38, says operations director

The chef at The Mustard Seed in Red Deer is becoming an expert at doing more with less as inflation spikes and donations drop. More community donations are needed to ease this difficult situation. (Contributed photo).
In a Class of his Own, figurative works by Jim Westergard are showing at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Former visual art instructor’s life drawings on display at Red Deer museum

Jim Westergard: In A Class of His Own continues to Nov. 19

In a Class of his Own, figurative works by Jim Westergard are showing at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
Red Deer Polytechnic president Stuart Cullum. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Red Deer Polytechnic’s enrolment up slightly this fall with growth in new programs

New diplomas in computer programming, machine learning available starting this fall

Red Deer Polytechnic president Stuart Cullum. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
(Advocate file photo).

City of Red Deer warns motorists of traffic disruptions in Red Deer’s downtown and 77th Street

Ross Street will be closed on Saturday and Sunday because of Centrefest.…

(Advocate file photo).
Paul Boultbee has created new artworks in his sparse, modernist style that were inspired by paintings done by his ancestors. The Boultbee Project is showing until Dec. 3 at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. (Contributed image).

Red Deer artist taps into ancestral heritage to create new works inspired by old paintings

The Boultbee Project is showing at the Red Deer museum until Dec. 3

Paul Boultbee has created new artworks in his sparse, modernist style that were inspired by paintings done by his ancestors. The Boultbee Project is showing until Dec. 3 at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. (Contributed image).
(Advocate file photo.)

Fall hours start on Tuesday for Red Deer Recreation Centre

Some City of Red Deer aquatic centres have returned to fall hours.…

(Advocate file photo.)
The Red Deer Arts Council’s 2022 Open Studio Tour, including artistic demonstrations, will be held on Sept. 10 and 11 in Red Deer. (Black Press file photo).

Open Studio 2022 art tour held in Red Deer on Sept. 10, 11

Ten Red Deer artists will be demonstrating their creative processes during the…

The Red Deer Arts Council’s 2022 Open Studio Tour, including artistic demonstrations, will be held on Sept. 10 and 11 in Red Deer. (Black Press file photo).
Drop-in clinics for children who need vaccinations or booster shots against COVID-19 are being held across Central Alberta this month. (AP Photo / LM Otero)

Drop-in clinics for children needing vaccinations against COVID-19 are held across Central Alberta

They start Friday, Sept. 2 in Red Deer

Drop-in clinics for children who need vaccinations or booster shots against COVID-19 are being held across Central Alberta this month. (AP Photo / LM Otero)
A new cell phone tower is being built by Telus in east-central Red Deer to help improve reception in the city. It should be completed by the end of 2022, says a company spokesperson. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick).

Residents of west Red Deer are also struggling with poor cell phone reception

Westlake resident doesn’t want his neighbourhood overlooked for improvements

A new cell phone tower is being built by Telus in east-central Red Deer to help improve reception in the city. It should be completed by the end of 2022, says a company spokesperson. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick).
Trombonist Jim Bicigo and his musician wife Karen Gustafson are members of the new Central Alberta Chamber Orchestra, along with other Red Deer-area musicians. (Advocate file photo)

A new professional orchestra is born in Red Deer, with plans to travel central Alberta

Central Alberta Chamber Orchestra made its debut on Thursday

Trombonist Jim Bicigo and his musician wife Karen Gustafson are members of the new Central Alberta Chamber Orchestra, along with other Red Deer-area musicians. (Advocate file photo)
Dirt Road Dreams, is part of Sally Peddle's photography and model show in the Corridor Gallery, downstairs in the Red Deer Recreation Centre. (Contributed image).

Some September First Friday art exhibits in Red Deer tackle weighty themes

Many local art galleries are open later on Sept. 2, and offer refreshments

Dirt Road Dreams, is part of Sally Peddle's photography and model show in the Corridor Gallery, downstairs in the Red Deer Recreation Centre. (Contributed image).
Volunteers represent the various cultures — First Nations, Metis and European settler — that created central Alberta, as we know it. Red Deer’s area’s past was celebrated during Fort Normandeau Days last weekend at the re-created fort west of the city. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

PHOTOS: Red Deerians glimpsed central Alberta’s past at Fort Normandeau Days last weekend

Fort Normandeau Days was celebrated last weekend with the firing of black…

Volunteers represent the various cultures — First Nations, Metis and European settler — that created central Alberta, as we know it. Red Deer’s area’s past was celebrated during Fort Normandeau Days last weekend at the re-created fort west of the city. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
CentreFest will be part of the Meet the Street festival in downtown Red Deer this long weekend. (Advocate file photo)

Plenty of long weekend entertainment at Red Deer’s Meet the Street/ Centrefest Festival

Art and street performances will be featured Sept. 2 to 4 in the downtown

CentreFest will be part of the Meet the Street festival in downtown Red Deer this long weekend. (Advocate file photo)
The Health Sciences Association of Alberta spoke out in support of expanding Alberta’s harm reduction programs on Overdose Prevention Day, Wednesday.(Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Many front-line health workers support Red Deer getting a Safe Consumption Site

The HSAA believes more harm reduction services are needed in Alberta

The Health Sciences Association of Alberta spoke out in support of expanding Alberta’s harm reduction programs on Overdose Prevention Day, Wednesday.(Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
The Sheepdogs will be performing at Red Deer’s Bo’s Bar and Grill on Nov. 28. (Contributed image by Mat Dunlap).

The Sheepdogs, All Else Fails performing two falls shows in Red Deer

Red Deer’s concert season is kicking off with two club shows —…

The Sheepdogs will be performing at Red Deer’s Bo’s Bar and Grill on Nov. 28. (Contributed image by Mat Dunlap).