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A pedestrian passes the colourful light display at City Hall Park at dusk this week. With the snow that has fallen on Central Alberta over the past week, festive decorations have taken on a much more seasonal look. City Hall Park is especially appealing after dark when thousands of LED bulbs are turned on throughout the park.

A trust fund set up to help freelance journalist Amanda Lindhout and her family recover from her 15-month kidnapping ordeal is receiving little interest among Canadians since her release, says a Calgary businessman.

It all started with a lime green Dodge Charger sitting gleaming in a Red Deer car showroom.

Freelance reporter Amanda Lindhout is being hailed for her courageous efforts to interview hurting Somalians when international news media outlets have ignored what’s happening within the lawless country, say members of the Somalian community.

It’s been over 20 years since a lodge for low-income seniors has been built in Red Deer.

The Salvation Army Christmas kettles in Red Deer aren’t filling up as quickly as they have in past years.

Industrial countries criticized a draft global warming pact Saturday for not making stronger demands on major developing countries as tens of thousands of banner-waving protesters demanding “climate justice” marched toward the U.N. conference.

An Alix man charged in connection with an ATV theft and shooting last March has pleaded guilty to theft.

Two Singles dances will be held in December. On Saturday, Dec. 12, Randy Hillman performs at Penhold Hall. Doors open at 8 p.m. Music begins at 8:30 p.m. On Dec. 26, Boxing Day, Randy performs again at Penhold Hall, same time. Cost is $10 for both dates. For information Call either Keith at 403-350-5493 or Elaine at 403-341-7653.

Wealthy nations would commit to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the next decade, and the world should strive to nearly eliminate them — or at least cut them in half — by 2050 under a draft text circulated Friday at the U.N. climate talks.