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Home Front - January 20

Home Front - January 20

Red Deer College board of governors has two new board members. Jeff Chipley, a second-year bachelor of arts in political science student, is the 2009-2010 student representative.
‘Spender bender’ must end: Smith

‘Spender bender’ must end: Smith

Wildrose Alliance leader Danielle Smith says Alberta government’s 20-year “spender bender” has to end.
Sliding the hills

Sliding the hills

Nia LaPorte, six, laughs while she slides down Michener Hill while out sledding with her dad and younger brother on Saturday. A number of Red Deer residents enjoyed sliding down Red Deer’s hills, despite the fact that the recent warm weather has left many bare, muddy patches.
Wintervoice

Wintervoice

Members of an Edmonton based-choir sing an African song during the Red Deer Soliloquy Choir’s Wintervoice vocal performance at the First Christian Reformed Church on Sunday.
A Better World bound for Haiti

A Better World bound for Haiti

Not one week after the deadly earthquake in Haiti, at least two Red Deer-area groups are chomping at the bit to get down there and help out.

Switchboard - January 18

West Country Ink meets on the first and third Wednesday at Golden West Drop In at Spruce View at 70 p.m. Contact Myrtle at 403-728-3792. The next date is Jan. 20.

Human remains recovered

Human remains found at the northeast edge of Red Deer on Friday have been shipped to the Calgary Medical Examiner for analysis.
Memories of 1988 Olympics flood back for volunteer

Memories of 1988 Olympics flood back for volunteer

Gary Patrick tries to shake off the tears welling in his eyes after watching the Olympic flame pass from hand to hand in Innisfail early Saturday morning. It doesn’t work.
This home ‘can’ be unique

This home ‘can’ be unique

From the road, it looks a bit like a post-apocalyptic country castle.Neighbours might be forgiven for thinking the property is some sort of commune.
Olympic flame warms the hearts of Central Albertans (photo gallery)

Olympic flame warms the hearts of Central Albertans (photo gallery)

The Olympic torch zigzagged around Central Alberta on Friday warming people’s hearts.