Author Archives: Josh Hall
Local sports postponements and cancellations
The sports world is filled with cancellations this week due to the spread of COVID-19.Local teams and organizations have had seasons paused or cancelled as a result. Below is a list of ongoing stoppag...
Mar 13, 2020
Olds Grizzlys bow out in first round of AJHL playoffs
The Olds Grizzlys have been eliminated from the AJHL playoffs after falling to the Drumheller Dragons in the opening round in five games. The Grizzlys were able to steal game one of the series 4-1, be...
Mar 09, 2020
Red Deer middle school students embark on another epic science trip
It's the biggest trip Red Deer Public School District offers - 88 kids go with 22 teacher and parent chaperones to one of the most exotic and unique places in the world. The Ultimate Science Trip (UST...
Mar 01, 2020 (Photo submitted)
Warrant out for arrest of Red Deer man
Update - May 8, 2020 Ponoka RCMP say that 37-year-old Jeffrey Little was arrested on May 6 and remains in custody. Little was wanted on charges related to obstruction of justice, possession of stolen ...
Feb 15, 2020
Anders slams the door, Rebels blank Hitmen 3-0
The 2019-20 season hasn't exactly gone according to plan for Ethan Anders. He's missed extended time due to injury and at one point went two months without a win, but Saturday night the Pilot Butte, S...
Feb 09, 2020 (Photo: Rob Wallator)
Special Olympics hosts swim meet at Michener Centre
Special Olympics Alberta held a very competitive event at Red Deer's Michener Pool on Saturday. Athletes from Special Olympics clubs across Alberta were invited to the event. "This event is our annual...
Feb 03, 2020
Man missing for almost a year found safe
Red Deer RCMP advise that as of Feb. 7, 52-year-old Dale Walter Birney has been located safe and unharmed. rdnewsNOW reported that Birney was missing on Jan. 30. At the time, RCMP stated that he had b...
Jan 30, 2020
Mother of slain Ponoka man says he was loving and courageous
An affinity for trucks, admiration for both of Alberta's NHL teams, stubbornness, and love for family are what his mother remembers most about Jeffery Kraft. The young man from Ponoka died from a guns...
Jan 13, 2020 (Supplied)
Paralyzed Sylvan Lake dog 'Angel' enjoying new home
Angel, a dog brought into the Central Alberta Humane Society in early December malnourished and without the use of her hindquarters, is thriving in her new home. Believed to be less than two-years-old...
Jan 12, 2020 Angel (left) and friend Pooter at her new home near Redwater. (Supplied)
Canyon hosts top ski cross racers ahead of World Cup event
Some of the biggest names in the world of ski cross competed at Red Deer's Canyon Ski Resort this weekend. For the resort, just the fact that their venue was considered to host the Nor-Am Cup and Nati...
Jan 11, 2020 Ski cross athletes complete a training run on Saturday at Canyon Ski Resort during the Nor-Am Cup and National Ski Cross Championships. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)