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Brett Kissel will be part of the Cowboy Kicks fundraiser sponsored by MNP. (File photo THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power)

Brett Kissel performing at Cowboy Kicks fundraiser in Red Deer

Fundraiser raises money for Westerner Foundation

  • Jun 14, 2021
Brett Kissel will be part of the Cowboy Kicks fundraiser sponsored by MNP. (File photo THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power)
Gavin Hunt, 13, receives his second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at the walk-in clinic at the intersection of the Kenai Spur and Sterling Highways in Soldotna, Alaska on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)

Web poll: Do you agree with Alberta government’s decision to launch vaccine lottery?

Do you agree with Alberta government's decision to launch vaccine lottery?

  • Jun 14, 2021
Gavin Hunt, 13, receives his second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at the walk-in clinic at the intersection of the Kenai Spur and Sterling Highways in Soldotna, Alaska on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)
Readers’ Choice Awards 2021

Best of Red Deer 2021: Winners list

Here’s the Best of Red Deer Readers’ Choice Awards 2021 winners list:…

Readers’ Choice Awards 2021
Until recently MicKaylehea Kien, of Red Deer, said she has been able to use her electric scooter at the local Tim Horton’s drive-thru. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

Red Deer woman on mobility scooter denied service at drive-thru

Ordering inside a safer alternative, says Tim Hortons

Until recently MicKaylehea Kien, of Red Deer, said she has been able to use her electric scooter at the local Tim Horton’s drive-thru. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
Pony chuckwagon events have been part of Westerner Days in the past. The 2021 fair is still anticipated to go ahead in some form, but Westerner Park organizers are still waiting for confirmation of Stage 3 reopening in Alberta. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer County should do more to financially support Westerner Park: shareholder

Michael Donlevy is disappointed by the county’s refusal of a $1M grant request

Pony chuckwagon events have been part of Westerner Days in the past. The 2021 fair is still anticipated to go ahead in some form, but Westerner Park organizers are still waiting for confirmation of Stage 3 reopening in Alberta. (Advocate file photo)
Premier Jason Kenney said he expects the province to hit the 70 per cent threshold for a full easing of COVID-19 health restrictions around June 19-20. (Photo by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)

Kenney says Alberta considering COVID-19 lottery, says province could be fully open July 4

Red Deer down to 150 active cases of COVID-19

Premier Jason Kenney said he expects the province to hit the 70 per cent threshold for a full easing of COVID-19 health restrictions around June 19-20. (Photo by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)
Blaine Calkins/MP for Red Deer-Lacombe

Red Deer MP says only Conservative Party standing up against rural crime

MP Blaine Calkins

Blaine Calkins/MP for Red Deer-Lacombe
Hundreds gathered outside the Ontario legislature for a rally against racism. Photo via Facebook

Web poll: Do you believe racism is on the rise in Canada?

Do you believe racism is on the rise in Canada?

Hundreds gathered outside the Ontario legislature for a rally against racism. Photo via Facebook
Troy Gillard (right) was named the Red Deer Rebels new director of broadcasts and media Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)

Red Deer Rebels name Troy Gillard new play-by-play man

Troy Gillard got an unexpected text from WHL legend Thursday. “Congrats, welcome…

Troy Gillard (right) was named the Red Deer Rebels new director of broadcasts and media Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Rob Wallator/ Red Deer Rebels)
The town of Caroline was named after Rebecca Caroline Nelson, who was the first postmaster's daughter. (Photo by Central Alberta Museum)

Central Alberta locations featured on list recognizing women with Canada place names

From early settlers to influential citizens, the Government of Canada is working…

The town of Caroline was named after Rebecca Caroline Nelson, who was the first postmaster's daughter. (Photo by Central Alberta Museum)
Oktoberfest 2021 is scheduled for Oct. 2 at Westerner Park. (Black Press file photo)

Oktoberfest 2021 coming to Red Deer

To be held Oct. 2

Oktoberfest 2021 is scheduled for Oct. 2 at Westerner Park. (Black Press file photo)
(Advocate file photo)

Update: Northbound Highway 2 lanes reopened near Bowden after semi crash site cleared

Traffic had been detoured to Highway 2A for several hours

  • Jun 10, 2021
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Red Deer native Skylar Roth-MacDonald is running across Canada to raise money for the CMHA, as well as awareness of mental health issues. (Contributed photo)

Red Deer native faces gruelling days in B.C. on his cross-Canada run for mental health

Skylar Roth-MacDonald is about halfway to the Alberta border

Red Deer native Skylar Roth-MacDonald is running across Canada to raise money for the CMHA, as well as awareness of mental health issues. (Contributed photo)
Innisfail RCMP seized over $40,000 in cash, five loaded guns, 1000 rounds of ammunition and a large qauntity of illicit drugs from an apartment in Penhold. (Photo courtesy of Innisfail RCMP)

Over $40k cash, loaded guns and drugs seized after arrest in Penhold

The Innisfail RCMP made a significant seizure of drugs, guns and cash…

Innisfail RCMP seized over $40,000 in cash, five loaded guns, 1000 rounds of ammunition and a large qauntity of illicit drugs from an apartment in Penhold. (Photo courtesy of Innisfail RCMP)
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported five additional deaths Wednesday due to COVID-19. (File photo by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)

Red Deer at 169 active cases of COVID-19

Province set to move into Stage 2 of reopening Thursday

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported five additional deaths Wednesday due to COVID-19. (File photo by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)
Mustard Seed runs a 46-bed sober shelter, soup kitchen and health centre in Riverside Meadows. (By SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

Mustard Seed says central location best for homeless shelters

‘The struggles of the vulnerable will never go away’

Mustard Seed runs a 46-bed sober shelter, soup kitchen and health centre in Riverside Meadows. (By SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
A health-care worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a UHN COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Toronto on Thursday, January 7, 2021. The federal government says it does not believe COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Canada will be affected by export restrictions being considered by the European Union. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics to open in central Alberta

Clinics will only be for first doses

A health-care worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a UHN COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Toronto on Thursday, January 7, 2021. The federal government says it does not believe COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Canada will be affected by export restrictions being considered by the European Union. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Morgan Johannson of the Red Deer Catalina competes in the 100m backstroke at the 67th annual Freeze or Fry Swim Meet at the Red Deer Recreation Centre. It’s been a tough year for swimmers in Alberta. (File photo by Advocate Staff)

Red Deer Catalina back in the pool and eager to compete

It has been a long year for swimmers in central Alberta. Much…

Morgan Johannson of the Red Deer Catalina competes in the 100m backstroke at the 67th annual Freeze or Fry Swim Meet at the Red Deer Recreation Centre. It’s been a tough year for swimmers in Alberta. (File photo by Advocate Staff)
The City of Red Deer expects to embark on more road projects next summer after getting more money from government for infrastructure projects that will keep people employed. (Advocate file photo).

City to start resurfacing Thursday on 30 Ave. and Hwy 11

City of Red Deer crews will begin micro-surfacing work on 30 Ave.…

The City of Red Deer expects to embark on more road projects next summer after getting more money from government for infrastructure projects that will keep people employed. (Advocate file photo).
People pray at a vigil outside the London Muslim Mosque for the victims of the deadly vehicle attack on five members of the Canadian Muslim community in London, Ont., on Tuesday. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)

‘Serious action should be taken’: Red Deer Islamic Centre condemns attack in London, Ont.

Aamir Hussain saw the violent act of terrorism in Ontario earlier this…

People pray at a vigil outside the London Muslim Mosque for the victims of the deadly vehicle attack on five members of the Canadian Muslim community in London, Ont., on Tuesday. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)