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FILE - Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. This year’s Terry Fox Run is coming up on Sept. 17. (Photo by George Blumson/London Free Press)

Terry Fox Run continues to inspire Central Albertans

Red Deer’s Terry Fox Run is set for Sept. 17

FILE - Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. This year’s Terry Fox Run is coming up on Sept. 17. (Photo by George Blumson/London Free Press)
FILE - Traffic patterns will change starting Saturday, September 9 as work continues on the 19 Street Improvements Project. (Photo by Advocate staff).

Traffic patterns change on 19th Street in Red Deer on Saturday

Drivers are reminded to slow down in construction zones

FILE - Traffic patterns will change starting Saturday, September 9 as work continues on the 19 Street Improvements Project. (Photo by Advocate staff).
Red Deer city transit will stage a ‘practice picket’ outside Sorensen Station on Saturday to protest stalled contract talks. (Advocate file photo).

Red Deer transit workers to stage ‘practice picket’ on Saturday

Red Deer transit workers are staging a ‘practice picket’ this weekend to…

Red Deer city transit will stage a ‘practice picket’ outside Sorensen Station on Saturday to protest stalled contract talks. (Advocate file photo).
Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce’s Task Force on Homelessness is researching homelessness in Red Deer. (Contributed image.)

Chamber of commerce’s task force gathers information on homelessness in Red Deer

Meetings underway with groups, agencies

Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce’s Task Force on Homelessness is researching homelessness in Red Deer. (Contributed image.)
Red Deer Resort and Casino. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer Resort & Casino has grand opening on Friday

Red Deer’s newest and “grandest” casino will officially open on Friday. With…

Red Deer Resort and Casino. (Advocate file photo)
FILE - Evacuees from Yellowknife make their way along Highway 3 at the edge of a burned forest on their way into Fort Providence, N.W.T., Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Braden

Most N.W.T. evacuees in Red Deer are heading home

‘Our reception here has just been incredibly warm and kind’

FILE - Evacuees from Yellowknife make their way along Highway 3 at the edge of a burned forest on their way into Fort Providence, N.W.T., Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Braden
City of Red Deer announces road closures for catch basin repairs. (Advocate file photo)

Downtown intersection to be closed for repairs on Thursday

Intersection and lane closures at 49 Avenue and 48 Street

City of Red Deer announces road closures for catch basin repairs. (Advocate file photo)
The CentreFest Street Performers Festival was just one of the special events that happened in downtown Red Deer this summer. (Advocate file photo.)

Downtown Red Deer “activations” highlighted in quarterly report

Musical and festive entertainment, business grants and the formation of a new…

The CentreFest Street Performers Festival was just one of the special events that happened in downtown Red Deer this summer. (Advocate file photo.)
Unionized Red Deer Transit members voted overwhelmingly to strike if contract negotiations with the City of Red Deer don’t resume within two weeks. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer Transit union members votes overwhelmingly to strike if negotiations with City don’t resume

‘We will take action,’ says ATU’s international president

Unionized Red Deer Transit members voted overwhelmingly to strike if contract negotiations with the City of Red Deer don’t resume within two weeks. (Advocate file photo)
City of Red Deer logo. (Advocate file photo)

City of Red Deer launches online public engagement platform

The City of Red Deer is introducing a new online platform to…

City of Red Deer logo. (Advocate file photo)
This week’s blue supermoon over Central Alberta looked much like this previously taken file photo. (Advocate file photo/AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Blue moon turns orange over central Alberta

Clouds obscured the full moon, but many saw it just after its optimum fullness

This week’s blue supermoon over Central Alberta looked much like this previously taken file photo. (Advocate file photo/AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Discovery Canyon in Red Deer will close this long weekend after helping many families cool down during a hot summer. (Advocate file photo.)

Red Deer’s outdoor water amenities to close after long weekend

Red Deer aquatic centres are now returning to their regular fall hours…

Discovery Canyon in Red Deer will close this long weekend after helping many families cool down during a hot summer. (Advocate file photo.)
A new parking system to replace metres will be installed in downtown Red Deer and will be operational as of Sept. 18. (Advocate file photo).

Red Deer’s new downtown parking system starts on Sept. 18

Parking meters in downtown Red Deer will be removed as the city…

A new parking system to replace metres will be installed in downtown Red Deer and will be operational as of Sept. 18. (Advocate file photo).
Fabricland closed its Red Deer store on June 22, 2023 and is still searching for a new location. (Advocate File photo)

Fabricland will return to Red Deer but search for new site continues, says district manager

Some challenges are size of space, location and affordability

Fabricland closed its Red Deer store on June 22, 2023 and is still searching for a new location. (Advocate File photo)
The rock snake made by kids in a summer care program at Father Henri Voisin School in Clearview Ridge in Red Deer could be the first of many, if community members join in the painting fun. (Contributed photo).

Red Deer kids create ‘rock snakes’ to increase creative activity away from screens

Organizers hope this project catches on in the wider community

The rock snake made by kids in a summer care program at Father Henri Voisin School in Clearview Ridge in Red Deer could be the first of many, if community members join in the painting fun. (Contributed photo).
Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston married his former sister-in-law Carolyn after an unusual experience that affirmed to him that they were meant to be together. (Contributed photo by Rob Ironside).

Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston remarries — with a slight push from providence

A backyard ceremony on Aug. 5 united two people with a long shared history

Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston married his former sister-in-law Carolyn after an unusual experience that affirmed to him that they were meant to be together. (Contributed photo by Rob Ironside).
The demand for Red Deer’s Tools for Schools donated supplies is growing this year due to rising interest rates and inflation. (Black Press file photo)

Donated school supplies are still being collected in Red Deer

With just a week to go before a new school year, backpacks…

The demand for Red Deer’s Tools for Schools donated supplies is growing this year due to rising interest rates and inflation. (Black Press file photo)
Red Deer’s Dermot MacDougall designed a flying canoe, operated by motors and a hydrofoil, as a class project at Camosun College in Victoria, B.C. (Contributed photo)

Innovative Red Deerian builds flying canoe as class project

Dermot MacDougall and his student team at Camosun College make waves

Red Deer’s Dermot MacDougall designed a flying canoe, operated by motors and a hydrofoil, as a class project at Camosun College in Victoria, B.C. (Contributed photo)
The second last Capstone Night Market of the season will run Friday, Aug. 25, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. in Red Deer. (Contributed photo).

Red Deer’s Capstone Night Market is attracting huge crowds

The second last night market of the season will run on Friday in Canada 150 Square

The second last Capstone Night Market of the season will run Friday, Aug. 25, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. in Red Deer. (Contributed photo).
Charred branches are seen only metres from a shed and some Pines homes in Red Deer at the end of May. (Advocate file photo).

City of Red Deer is prepared for wildfire emergencies, says EMS chief

Local fire risk is always being assessed, says Ken McMullen

Charred branches are seen only metres from a shed and some Pines homes in Red Deer at the end of May. (Advocate file photo).