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

Robotic chair

Artist Max Dean of Toronto watches as his robotic chair stands back up after coming completely apart at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery on Monday. Dean will be on hand today during a sneak peak at the museum... more

• RDC students to protest insufficient funding
• Lots of activities for Family Day
• Council votes for a pay hike

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Who Dat Nation savours Super Bowl win

NEW ORLEANS — Hoarse, hungover and happy, New Orleans woke up Monday wondering if that Super Bowl thing really happened. In the French Quarter, stragglers — decked out in Saints jerseys and team colours— remaining from the all-night party turned to... more

• $1-million city commitment spurs Curling Centre renovation
• Canadiens GM Bob Gainey resigns, will continue with team as consultant
• Saints win Super Bowl

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Pretty in pink car

Kyla Buhler’s new car has got it all. Well, everything except subtlety. The pink Cadillac she picked up late last month is the trademark symbol of Mary Kay Cosmetics, maybe even more than the lipstick and eyeliner itself. “It’s kind of considered... more

• India says growth lifts economy out of slump
• G7 wants banks held accountable
• Concerns over European sovereign debt, economy will weigh on stocks

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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
• Novelist explores immigrant experience in his new book

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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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One-time opportunity

Let’s set aside throne speeches, Parliaments, taxes and frozen windrows of snow for a while and think about something really important: a model rail museum and theme park for Riverlands. The first time you hear of a tourism-themed idea like... more

• Aboriginal knowledge critical to conservation
• Trade deal a good step
• Boy’s saviour a true angel

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