Funnel cloud sighting

Saturday’s funnel cloud as it appeared behind Red Deer’s water tower. Central Park residents, just north of Red Deer, took cover Saturday night while a tornado or funnel cloud knocked down about 20 huge trees.

Advocate Staff
Jul. 6, 2009 1:34 p.m.
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