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Winterfest will end with a fireworks display from the pier along Lakeshore Drive on the evening of Jan. 1.

New Year’s Day fireworks launch winter activities at Sylvan Lake

Free family skate, polar dip and Winterfest to be held

Winterfest will end with a fireworks display from the pier along Lakeshore Drive on the evening of Jan. 1.
Mauricia Padilla and her husband Arcenio take holiday entertaining very seriously making sure to incorporate their Philippine traditions into their celebrations including the food Mauricia prepares for visitors. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

A festive Christmas, Philippines style, is celebrated in Red Deer

The Padilla family really knows how to party, while preserving tradition

Mauricia Padilla and her husband Arcenio take holiday entertaining very seriously making sure to incorporate their Philippine traditions into their celebrations including the food Mauricia prepares for visitors. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Young newcomers to Red Deer can learn to skate

Free skating lessons offered by CARE, with help from the community

Central Albertan First Nations, Métis women appointed to government advisory committees

Central Albertan First Nations, Métis women appointed to government advisory committees

Asooahum Crossing director is among the chosen

Central Albertan First Nations, Métis women appointed to government advisory committees
Red Deer’s rising professional race car driver talks about dangers of distracted driving

Red Deer’s rising professional race car driver talks about dangers of distracted driving

Parker Thompson knows the perils of a moment of inattention

Red Deer’s rising professional race car driver talks about dangers of distracted driving

Red Deer faces could soon decorate the museum’s exterior: Happy birthday Canada!

Photographer Tim Van Horn’s mosaics could be come a local fixture if grant is found

Men of the 12th Canadian Mounted Rifles marched down Mann (49th) Street, past the Red Deer Advocate offices and the Michener Block in 1915. They were preparing for departure for service overseas.

Red Deer’s early optimism was snuffed out by the first modern global war, says local historian

Michael Dawe says young Red Deer soldiers were completely unprepared for modern battle tactics

Men of the 12th Canadian Mounted Rifles marched down Mann (49th) Street, past the Red Deer Advocate offices and the Michener Block in 1915. They were preparing for departure for service overseas.
Building toys a labour of love for woodcarver

Building toys a labour of love for woodcarver

David Paul has progressive multiple sclerosis, yet becomes a one-man sawing, drilling operation

Building toys a labour of love for woodcarver
Reconnecting with Blackfoot roots inspired Red Deer artist

Reconnecting with Blackfoot roots inspired Red Deer artist

Red Deer artist Ryan Willert is sharing his Blackfoot culture through line…

Reconnecting with Blackfoot roots inspired Red Deer artist
Fundraising for RDC’s new $88-million athletic/learning centre is on track

Fundraising for RDC’s new $88-million athletic/learning centre is on track

Central Albertans dig deep to help raise money for the project

Fundraising for RDC’s new $88-million athletic/learning centre is on track
Red Deer entertainers to be recognized at first-annual awards ceremony

Red Deer entertainers to be recognized at first-annual awards ceremony

Winners will be honoured in a dozen categories on Jan. 14 at The Vat

Red Deer entertainers to be recognized at first-annual awards ceremony
City of Red Deer anticipates more garbage bags over the holidays

City of Red Deer anticipates more garbage bags over the holidays

Four free extra-waste tags are available to local residents

City of Red Deer anticipates more garbage bags over the holidays
Eckville Hotel bar robbed at gunpoint

Eckville Hotel bar robbed at gunpoint

Two suspects entered with pistol and cattle prod on Dec. 9

Eckville Hotel bar robbed at gunpoint
Red Deer Public Library staff select hot seasonal reads

Red Deer Public Library staff select hot seasonal reads

The time between Christmas and New Year’s is popular for reading.

Red Deer Public Library staff select hot seasonal reads

Red Deer charities offer Christmastime meals

Free cab rides offered to Salvation Army on Christmas day

Sunworks gets back some stolen crystals

Owners says it creates ‘bad energy’ to steal

The 2016 Festival of Trees raises an “astounding” amount

The 2016 Festival of Trees raises an “astounding” amount

Organizers say it shows Red Deer-area residents support their hospital

The 2016 Festival of Trees raises an “astounding” amount

Red Deer security company offers free Christmas Safe Walk service

Workers wary of walking alone at night can call a hotline

Safe Harbour Society is helping fewer homeless clients, making 2016 an “anomaly” for the non-profit

Safe Harbour Society is helping fewer homeless clients, making 2016 an “anomaly” for the non-profit

Far fewer people have been using Red Deer’s homeless shelter and mat…

Safe Harbour Society is helping fewer homeless clients, making 2016 an “anomaly” for the non-profit