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Red Deer College first year welding apprentice student Eric Crier of the Samson Cree Nation tries out a virtual welding machine as Brad Rabbit of the Montana First Nation looks on at Red Deer College Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Red Deer College’s virtual reality welding pilot project now underway

Could be a model for other colleges to use in partnership with industry and indigenous communities

Red Deer College first year welding apprentice student Eric Crier of the Samson Cree Nation tries out a virtual welding machine as Brad Rabbit of the Montana First Nation looks on at Red Deer College Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Making a statement: Art by RDC faculty, students can be seen in two Red Deer galleries

Making a statement: Art by RDC faculty, students can be seen in two Red Deer galleries

Marnie Blair has her heart on display at the Welikoklad Event Centre…

Making a statement: Art by RDC faculty, students can be seen in two Red Deer galleries

Red Deer’s Safe Harbour to open a detox centre staffed with nurses

It will mean less hospital visits for clients with severe withdrawal symptoms, says director

Red Deer galleries offer some laughs along with eclectic art at First Friday openings

Works by RDC faculty, and comedy by Heritage Lanes troupe are featured

Well-travelled ceramic artist to speak at Red Deer College

Robin Dupont will discuss his career in art at free lecture Thursday

Diana Anderson, of the Red Deer Arts Council, at a previous show in the Kiwanis Gallery.
Diana Anderson, of the Red Deer Arts Council, at a previous show in the Kiwanis Gallery.

Donalda wins the 2017 Read for 15 challenge

Red Deer reaches No. 14 on Alberta list

Red Deer Native Friendship Society: Funding cut for I Am a Kind Man, but lessons to continue
Red Deer Native Friendship Society: Funding cut for I Am a Kind Man, but lessons to continue
Pine Lake shooter to spend more time behind bars

Pine Lake shooter to spend more time behind bars

Cory Lavallee also receives a lifetime ban on owning firearms

Pine Lake shooter to spend more time behind bars
Red Deer’s HMV outlet is closing: A sad day for many local music lovers

Red Deer’s HMV outlet is closing: A sad day for many local music lovers

HMV’s in receivership, all stores to close by April 30

Red Deer’s HMV outlet is closing: A sad day for many local music lovers
Chloe Albert

Singer Chloe Albert views the future through brighter eyes

The Juno Award-nominated Edmontonian performs Feb. 4 in Red Deer

Chloe Albert
Renowned imagery analyst testifies at Red Deer murder trial

Renowned imagery analyst testifies at Red Deer murder trial

Photos found on suspect’s cell phone are of murder victim, says expert

Renowned imagery analyst testifies at Red Deer murder trial
Big Wreck is all set to take Central Alberta fans on an emotional journey

Big Wreck is all set to take Central Alberta fans on an emotional journey

Ontario rockers perform Feb. 3 at Red Deer’s Memorial Centre

Big Wreck is all set to take Central Alberta fans on an emotional journey
AnnaMarie Lea is featured in the next Cow Patti production, Wally’s Cafe.

Lacombe’s Cow Patti Theatre starts new year with Wally’s Cafe

Dinner theatre show opens Feb. 9 at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club

AnnaMarie Lea is featured in the next Cow Patti production, Wally’s Cafe.
Red Deer City Hall is offering handbook for prospective 2017 Election candidates

Red Deer City Hall is offering handbook for prospective 2017 Election candidates

The rules for anyone running for municipal or school board positions

Red Deer City Hall is offering handbook for prospective 2017 Election candidates
Psychologist Benton Schultz

Red Deer psychologist to help Alberta paramedics deal with PTSD

Benton Schultz, of Shalom Counselling, received special training to help first responders

Psychologist Benton Schultz
Several members of the Lacombe Art Guild show their results after a workshop with Willie Wong.

Lacombe Art Guild is growing with the times

While some other clubs are dwindling, the Guild presents a template for survival

Several members of the Lacombe Art Guild show their results after a workshop with Willie Wong.
Growing tension in Penhold over highway safety

Growing tension in Penhold over highway safety

A meeting is sought with Alberta Transportation minister to discuss the problem

Growing tension in Penhold over highway safety
Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff                                Maurice Boismenu of Chandos Construction Ltd. works in the new fieldhouse at St. Joseph’s High School in Red Deer where the Red Deer Royals will rehearse.

Red Deer Royals “excited” to move into their new home in April

Youth marching band is preparing for a competition in The Netherlands this summer

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff                                Maurice Boismenu of Chandos Construction Ltd. works in the new fieldhouse at St. Joseph’s High School in Red Deer where the Red Deer Royals will rehearse.
Red Deer youth charged with break and enter caught on security camera

Red Deer youth charged with break and enter caught on security camera

Woman returns home to find window smashed, items stolen

Red Deer youth charged with break and enter caught on security camera