The Collicutt branch of Red Deer Public Library is located across from Collicutt’s main admissions desk. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)It turns out that Red Deerians can’t resist browsing the Collicutt Centre library, or the convenience of picking up a book or item there that they requested from another Red Deer Public Library branch.Library CEO Shelley Ross said response to the small, self-service branch that opened at the end of August has been delightful.“It’s exceeding all of our expectations,” Ross said.She said the branch is open the same hours as the recreation facility...…The Collicutt branch of Red Deer Public Library is located across from Collicutt’s main admissions desk. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)It turns out that Red Deerians can’t resist browsing the Collicutt Centre library, or the convenience of picking up a book or item there that they requested from another Red Deer Public Library branch.Library CEO Shelley Ross said response to the small, self-service branch that opened at the end of August has been delightful.“It’s exceeding all of our expectations,” Ross said.She said the branch is open the same hours as the recreation facility...WW…

Mustard Seed will once again be hosting Time For Turkey to share Thanksgiving dinner with people in the community on Monday.“We’re going to celebrate Thanksgiving with our guests,” said June Tinaza, community engagement and volunteer co-ordinator, who expects a minimum of 120 people will attend.The charity’s weekly dinner program, which runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, usually attracts about 100 people. It’s an opportunity for those living in homelessness and poverty to build a sense of community with Mustard Seed staff and other guests.Six big turkeys will be roasted for Monday’s...…Mustard Seed will once again be hosting Time For Turkey to share Thanksgiving dinner with people in the community on Monday.“We’re going to celebrate Thanksgiving with our guests,” said June Tinaza, community engagement and volunteer co-ordinator, who expects a minimum of 120 people will attend.The charity’s weekly dinner program, which runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, usually attracts about 100 people. It’s an opportunity for those living in homelessness and poverty to build a sense of community with Mustard Seed staff and other guests.Six big turkeys will be roasted for Monday’s...WW…