Author Archives: Josh Hall
CP NewsAlert: Tsunami watch for much of B.C. coast after massive 8.7 quake off Russia
A tsunami watch has been issued for much of British Columbia's coast after a magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean off southeastern Russia. B.C.'s emergency preparedness agency says the...
Jul 29, 2025
Electoral reform, dinosaurs and 'spite': the 'Longest Ballot' protest, explained
OTTAWA - More than 200 candidates are running in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection, though only a handful have the support of official parties. Most of the rest are linked to a protest movement tha...
Jul 29, 2025
Former Sylvan Lake RCMP officer charged with aggravated assault
A retired RCMP officer in central Alberta has been charged with aggravated assault. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) shared Tuesday that charges have been laid against Geordie Ericks...
Jul 29, 2025
Red Deer RCMP launches motorcycle patrol pilot project
Red Deer RCMP are introducing a new pilot project aimed at improving safety on city streets and trails.Earlier this month, Mounties say the detachment launched a pilot project that introduced two poli...
Jul 29, 2025
Podcast: 'Rock the Track' in Rimbey Aug. 7-9 with Theory of a Deadman, Tom Cochrane and more
Prepare to have your face rocked off if you plan to attend the second annual Rock the Track music festival, Aug. 7-9 at Rimbey's Central Alberta Raceways.If you don't yet have tickets, what are you wa...
Jul 25, 2025
Canada condemns Israel over humanitarian crisis in Gaza
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is accusing the Israeli government of failing to prevent a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and of violating international law by denying aid. Carn...
Jul 24, 2025
ENDED: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Red Deer and central Alberta
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the city of Red Deer and most of central Alberta. The Watch was issued at 12:13 p.m. with officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) no...
Jul 24, 2025
Long-time Red Deer city councillor, Cindy Jefferies, again seeking mayor's chair
Cindy Jefferies is seeking her fifth term on Red Deer city council this fall, but this time, she's eyeing the mayor's seat. Jefferies, thus far the only woman in the running, was first elected in 1995...
Jul 22, 2025
Red Deer businessman Gareth Scott vying for mayor's seat
Gareth Scott wants to be mayor of Red Deer to give back to the city after all he and his family have received from it. It was originally his intent to seek a seat as councillor, but people in the comm...
Jul 22, 2025
AHS reports possible measles exposure at Gasoline Alley restaurant
Alberta Health Services is reporting Saturday there may have been exposure to a confirmed case of measles at the Gasoline Alley Tim Hortons/Wendy's location (100-139 Leva Avenue, Red Deer County).The ...
Jul 19, 2025