Author Archives: Josh Hall
Ottawa slams Israel after official finding of famine, urges halt to escalating war
OTTAWA - The Carney government is endorsing a UN-backed finding that famine is occurring in Gaza, and is urging Israel to stop ramping up its campaign in the Palestinian territory. The global standard...
Aug 25, 2025
Negotiations set to resume between Canada Post, union
Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers are set to resume. A Canada Post spokeswoman says in a statement that the Crown corporation is committed to the collective bar...
Aug 25, 2025
Advocates warn federal budget cuts could reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives
OTTAWA - Advocates are raising concerns that upcoming federal budget cuts and expected job losses in the public service will jeopardize programs intended to hire and promote people with disabilities. ...
Aug 25, 2025
Podcast: Inaugural Red Deer Folk Fest brings tuneage to Westerner Park Aug. 30-31
NOTE: The location for this Folk Festival has changed to Westerner Park; it is no longer being held at Capstone. -- The inaugural Red Deer Folk Festival is coming to Westerner Park Aug. 30 & 31. P...
Aug 22, 2025
Podcast: Cross-Canada runner who visited Red Deer pens news book
Listen to the Aug. 15 episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast for our extended conversation with Fast Eddy -- For 'Fast Eddy' Dostaler, running across Canada and back was done for hope of making th...
Aug 15, 2025
Red Deer Ride for Dad prostate cancer fundraiser set for Aug. 16
The Red Deer Ride for Dad group ride is set for this Saturday in support of the fight against prostate cancer. On Aug. 16, approximately 100 to 125 motorcyclists will parade through Red Deer and other...
Aug 14, 2025
(No longer running) Avery Robinson - Mayoral candidate, Red Deer
This previously registered candidate is no longer running. -- READ MORE: Red Deer City Councillor Lawrence Lee running for mayor in 2025 election Red Deer city councillor Victor Doerksen running for m...
Aug 13, 2025
(No longer running) Sean Burke - Mayoral candidate, Red Deer
This previously registered candidate is no longer running. -- READ MORE: First-time candidate Avery Robinson says he's up for challenge of Red Deer mayor's chair Sean Burke takes second run at becomin...
Aug 12, 2025
Mystery unsolved: Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau claims interference in Red Deer Conservative Party nomination race
A former candidate claims there was interference in the Conservative Party nomination race held earlier this year for the federal riding of Red Deer. Mike Yargeau, who is mayor of Penhold, reported wh...
Aug 08, 2025
Special weather statement issued for Red Deer
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says the weather could turn sour in the Red Deer area Friday afternoon.A special weather statement was issued just before 11 a.m. saying conditions will be...
Aug 08, 2025