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When you run out of school lunch ideas, Red Deer’s GUAC Mexi Grill has plenty of nutritious options to keep your kids happy.

Tips for packing school lunches (that your kids actually eat)

Get your children involved in lunch prep, and ask them what tastes best at school!

  • Aug 21, 2023
When you run out of school lunch ideas, Red Deer’s GUAC Mexi Grill has plenty of nutritious options to keep your kids happy.
Rob Lewis, chair of Red Deer’s Downtown Identity Plan Community Collaborative Committee, spoke on Thursday about rebranding the city’s centre and developing a 20-year action plan. (Photo by Lana Michelin/Advocate staff)

Only collective action will change negative rhetoric about the downtown, says Red Deer’s mayor

Everybody must become the solution to the downtown’s problems, says Ken Johnston

Rob Lewis, chair of Red Deer’s Downtown Identity Plan Community Collaborative Committee, spoke on Thursday about rebranding the city’s centre and developing a 20-year action plan. (Photo by Lana Michelin/Advocate staff)
City of Red Deer logo. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer’s transit, recreation, cemetery fees to increase on Sept. 1

The City of Red Deer is raising transit, recreation and cemetery fees…

City of Red Deer logo. (Advocate file photo)
A group of re enactors of the 65th Mount Royal Rifles will fire a black powder cannon portraying the North-West Resistance during Fort Normandeau Days in Red Deer on Saturday and Sunday. (Black Press file photo).

Red Deer’s past will be celebrated at Fort Normandeau Days this weekend

Demonstrations of First Nation, Métis and pioneer lifestyles to be featured

A group of re enactors of the 65th Mount Royal Rifles will fire a black powder cannon portraying the North-West Resistance during Fort Normandeau Days in Red Deer on Saturday and Sunday. (Black Press file photo).
Some Albertans’ electricity bills are more than doubling this summer. (Black Press file photo/PG&E (Shutterstock).

Some Red Deer-area residents receive shockingly high electricity bills

One woman’s Enmax bill for the past month was $475, compared to $185 a year ago

Some Albertans’ electricity bills are more than doubling this summer. (Black Press file photo/PG&E (Shutterstock).
Released pet bunnies will be rounded up next week in the Red Deer neighbourhood of Glendale by workers from the Medicine River Wildlife Association. (Contributed photo)

Rabbit round-up planned next week in Red Deer’s Glendale neighbourhood

Medicine River Wildlife Centre workers are trying to prevent drawing predators

Released pet bunnies will be rounded up next week in the Red Deer neighbourhood of Glendale by workers from the Medicine River Wildlife Association. (Contributed photo)
City of Red Deer logo. (Advocate file photo)

Culture grants available for Red Deer’s non-profits

Community Culture Development grants are available from the City of Red Deer…

City of Red Deer logo. (Advocate file photo)
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Latest ‘update’ on downtown Red Deer’s revitalization to be revealed on Thursday

Family-friendly activities, live music and an “exciting” update on the revitalization of…

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Construction work will spur road closures in downtown Red Deer

There will be repeat road closures along 48 Avenue in Red Deer…

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Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray & Play has been a place to cool down during the summer for 10 years. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Sponsorship possibility opens up at Red Deer spray park

City council to consider new sponsorship program for Blue Grass Sod Farm Central Spray Play

Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray & Play has been a place to cool down during the summer for 10 years. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Lightning caused power outages this week in Red Deer. (File photo)

Lightning knocks out power twice in Red Deer

Power poles struck by lightning

Lightning caused power outages this week in Red Deer. (File photo)
City of Red Deer partnered with United Way Central Alberta to launch the Period Promise pilot project last summer. (Advocate file photo)

Period Promise pilot project in Red Deer coming to an end

Evaluation to get underway

City of Red Deer partnered with United Way Central Alberta to launch the Period Promise pilot project last summer. (Advocate file photo)
Red Deerians didn’t see much rain in July. (File photo by Advocate staff)

7th driest July for Red Deer

Wettest month for city doesn’t live up to its reputation

Red Deerians didn’t see much rain in July. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Canadian artists are invited to compete for a public artwork project at Red Deer City Hall. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer puts out call for artists

Public artwork to be installed in City Hall

Canadian artists are invited to compete for a public artwork project at Red Deer City Hall. (Advocate file photo)
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Red Deer motorists are warned of upcoming 47th Avenue closure

Red Deer drivers are being given notice of an upcoming road closure…

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Western-themed balloon art will greet shoppers at Bower Place Mall next week

Pop-up exhibit is on Aug. 3 to 7

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Released pet bunnies are now running around neighbourhoods in North Red Deer and are breeding. A local resident fears an “infestation.” (Contributed photo).

Red Deer resident fears released pet bunnies could cause ‘infestation’ in the city

They are already a garden nuisance, says Glendale resident

Released pet bunnies are now running around neighbourhoods in North Red Deer and are breeding. A local resident fears an “infestation.” (Contributed photo).
City of Red Deer logo. (Advocate file photo)

Addictions recovery conference planned for Red Deer this fall

Red Deer will be hosting a “Recovery Summit” this fall. On Monday,…

City of Red Deer logo. (Advocate file photo)
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Road closure in downtown Red Deer on Wednesday

A temporary road closure of 47 Avenue will be needed on Wednesday…

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Order your fresh, tasty Mexican meal online at guacmexigrill.ca or on SkipTheDishes, or stop by the restaurant at 90 Thorburn Ave. in Red Deer.

How to convince your parents to get take-out tacos

(Or how to convince yourself, if you’re old enough to buy your own dinner!)

  • Jul 17, 2023
Order your fresh, tasty Mexican meal online at guacmexigrill.ca or on SkipTheDishes, or stop by the restaurant at 90 Thorburn Ave. in Red Deer.