Prayers for a family

The deaths of a Red Deer couple who left behind five children have spawned an outpouring of grief on a social networking site memorial page Monday. Within hours hundreds had joined a Facebook page for Brad and Krista Howe, who were killed early Sunday when their small car was hit by... more

Canada briefs - February 9

Health strategy could save billions OTTAWA — A national plan to promote healthier living and reduce heart disease and strokes could save the country $76 billion between now and 2020 — if it meets just some of its targets — a... more

• Tensions between rival biker gangs rising, say Winnipeg police
• CFB Trenton commander charged in murder of two women
• Police arrest second person in attack on Winnipeg’s ’Homeless Hero’

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Harvesting a title

The fourth for the Jeff Bauer foursome delivers a stone during the championship final of the Red Deer Farmer’s Bonspiel Saturday at the Red Deer Curling Centre. The Bauer crew, consisting also of Daryl and Mitch Bauer and Larry Park,... more

• $1-million city commitment spurs Curling Centre renovation
• Hollingsworth learning to live with fame
• Coyotes rout sputtering Oilers 6-1

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Fanning the flames

Some people question the effects and even the existence of global warming. Paul Lane isn’t one of them. The chief financial officer of Air Spray Aviation Services — which specializes in air tanker forest fire suppression and operates out of the Red... more

• Policy leader
• Pretty in pink car
• India says growth lifts economy out of slump

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Central Albertans drawn to the movies

From the blue-skinned Na’Vi aliens to the mystical Tree of Souls, some of the most jaw-dropping effects in the blockbuster movie Avatar were made with the help of two Central Albertans. Innisfail native Ron Miller is a facial technical director with... more

• Michael Jackson’s doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter
• Big band legend to carry torch before Olympic opening ceremony
• Entertainment briefs - February 9

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Inspired by religion

Red Deer artist and art teacher Doug Strickland looks at his recently completed painting depicting Christ’s walk to his crucifixion. Prints will be made of the The .75-by-1.5-metre painting and be made available to religious institutions around the world, said... more

• An acquired taste
• It’s never too late to get in shape, keep healthy
• Reality show Jersey Shore becomes style inspiration

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Good for dermatology association

A number of skin cancer survivors and the Canadian Dermatology Association are encouraging young women to learn the facts about indoor tanning. The CDA, which has long advocated against indoor tanning use, has launched an Indoor Tanning is Out campaign targeting... more

• Let’s not play politics with people’s lives
• I’m ‘virtually’ ready for the Olympics
• One-time opportunity

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