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Red Deer city council rescinded its Sept. 12 decision picking a homeless shelter site and instead voted unanimously on Tuesday on a second site that councillors feel will be more favourable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Red Deer city council rescinded its Sept. 12 decision picking a homeless shelter site and instead voted unanimously on Tuesday on a second site that councillors feel will be more favourable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).
Alberta Health announced this week eight new ICU beds for Central Zone. According to Alberta Health Service, half of these beds opened at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre in June and the four remaining opened last month. (Advocate file photo)

8 more ICU beds now open at Red Deer hospital as staff recruitment efforts continue: AHS

Some gains have been made in the ER and surgical departments, says AHS

Alberta Health announced this week eight new ICU beds for Central Zone. According to Alberta Health Service, half of these beds opened at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre in June and the four remaining opened last month. (Advocate file photo)
Davida, a painting by Red Deer artist Grace Prospero, was found missing this week from her storage locker. (Contributed photo).

Red Deer artist seeks public’s help in locating a missing painting

Grace Prospero’s ‘Davida’ painting went missing from her storage locker

Davida, a painting by Red Deer artist Grace Prospero, was found missing this week from her storage locker. (Contributed photo).
Red Deer artist Erin Boake and her seven-year-old daughter Maria Thomas (her five year-old, Eloise Thomas, is not shown), along with two large works from Children of the Apocalypse. The exhibit is at Riverlands Studio and Gallery on Alexander Way. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Artist airs concerns about ecology and the future in Children of the Apocalypse exhibit

Erin Boake’s new works are showing at 5123-48th St. this month

Red Deer artist Erin Boake and her seven-year-old daughter Maria Thomas (her five year-old, Eloise Thomas, is not shown), along with two large works from Children of the Apocalypse. The exhibit is at Riverlands Studio and Gallery on Alexander Way. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
Rick Cookson-Hills of Bentley compiled some true stories from his life in a book, ‘In the Barley Field Where We Used to Hide.’ (Contributed image).

Former teacher from Bentley shares true stories in new book

Rick Cookson-Hills wrote ‘In the Barley Field Where We Used to Hide’

Rick Cookson-Hills of Bentley compiled some true stories from his life in a book, ‘In the Barley Field Where We Used to Hide.’ (Contributed image).
The sixth-annual Central Alberta Film Festival runs from Oct. 19-22 at Carnival Cinemas in Red Deer. (Contributed image).

2022 Central Alberta Film Festival will show 31 films from across the globe Oct. 19-22 in Red Deer

The aim is to inspire, said festival co-founder Ranjit Mullakady

The sixth-annual Central Alberta Film Festival runs from Oct. 19-22 at Carnival Cinemas in Red Deer. (Contributed image).
Red Deer comedian Niek Theelen. (Contributed photo).

Comedians raise money for mental health programs in Red Deer

Local comedians raised over $1,000 for suicide prevention programs through their Sept.…

Red Deer comedian Niek Theelen. (Contributed photo).
The Alberta Years, works by Brian Down, are on display at the Velvet Olive Lounge in Red Deer. (Contributed image).

‘Strange and unusual things’ are showing at Red Deer’s gallery openings on Oct. 7

From photos to fibre works, First Friday gallery openings show an array of fine art

The Alberta Years, works by Brian Down, are on display at the Velvet Olive Lounge in Red Deer. (Contributed image).
Less than a third of needy local families will find any “extras,” like a chicken or turkey, in their monthly hamper this month from the Red Deer Food Bank, which is struggling to match supplies with demand. (Contributed photo).

Red Deer Food Bank is struggling to provide for the needy at Thanksgiving

A minority of clients will get a chicken or turkey in their hamper

Less than a third of needy local families will find any “extras,” like a chicken or turkey, in their monthly hamper this month from the Red Deer Food Bank, which is struggling to match supplies with demand. (Contributed photo).
Christopher Crier, 16, of the Samson First Nation was last seen on Oct. 1. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call RCMP. There is concern for his well-being. (Contributed photo).

Maskwacis RCMP seeking missing male teenager

Have you seen Christopher Crier?

Christopher Crier, 16, of the Samson First Nation was last seen on Oct. 1. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call RCMP. There is concern for his well-being. (Contributed photo).
Red Deer’s draft Responsible Pet Bylaw includes new proposed restrictions on cats. (Black Press file photo.)

Red Deer’s proposed pet bylaw would crack down on roaming outdoor cats

Cats would have to be be licensed and stay on owner’s property

Red Deer’s draft Responsible Pet Bylaw includes new proposed restrictions on cats. (Black Press file photo.)
Virtual public participation sessions on a master plan for River Bend Golf and Recreation Area are being held this week. Upgraded snowmaking capacity and different trail options are some of the ideas proposed for the area in the new Draft Master Plan. (Advocate File Photo)

Conflicting priorities for Red Deer’s River Bend Golf and Recreation Area identified in draft plan

Two in-person public input sessions are happening this week

Virtual public participation sessions on a master plan for River Bend Golf and Recreation Area are being held this week. Upgraded snowmaking capacity and different trail options are some of the ideas proposed for the area in the new Draft Master Plan. (Advocate File Photo)
The province is still mulling over whether the site selected for Red Deer’s permanent homeless shelter by city council is appropriate. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Province not yet convinced the site chosen by city council for homeless shelter is best one

No timeline was provided for when a decision will be made

The province is still mulling over whether the site selected for Red Deer’s permanent homeless shelter by city council is appropriate. (File photo by Advocate staff)