Author Archives: Josh Hall
Stockwell Day supports Alberta vote on separation, warns it's dangerous for Tories
OTTAWA - Former Conservative member of Parliament Stockwell Day says Alberta separatism poses a threat to the federal Conservative party - which risks seeing a return to the kind of vote-splitting tha...
May 16, 2025
Podcast: Red Deer mayor against Alberta separation, but open to referendum so it can send a message
Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston is convinced that if a referendum was held tomorrow asking Albertans if the province should separate from Canada, the result would be a resounding no. Johnston, who's leadi...
May 16, 2025
"We have a safe community," Sylvan Lake RCMP's top cop says following significant bust of drugs and weapons
Sylvan Lake RCMP detachment Staff Sergeant Jay Peden expressed his belief that Sylvan Lake is still a safe community despite a significant seizure of drugs and weapons there last month. "Like everywhe...
May 13, 2025
Superintendent Kathleen Finnigan retires from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
Dr. Kathleen Finnigan is no longer superintendent with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS), the division confirmed Tuesday.The division says Finnigan has decided to "retire effective immediatel...
May 13, 2025
Key portfolios for business community to watch as Carney's cabinet sworn in
Canada's business community will be monitoring files across various portfolios after Tuesday's swearing-in of Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet. Corporate leaders and business associations say ...
May 13, 2025
Ponoka mayor praises community for response to fire that destroyed six homes
Town of Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson is commending the community spirit and generosity he's seen after six family homes were destroyed in a fire last week. On May 6 around 6:20 p.m., Ponoka County Emer...
May 12, 2025
Alberta cancels planned increase to industrial carbon tax
The Government of Alberta says it is helping to keep industries competitive and defend jobs with its latest move.The province has announced that it is freezing the industrial carbon tax, which is curr...
May 12, 2025
Indigenous Sovereignty in Alberta protest in Red Deer highlights unity across province
Indigenous land is not for sale. That was the main message from the approximate 20 people taking part in the Indigenous Sovereignty in Alberta protest on Saturday in Red Deer along Taylor Drive. The p...
May 10, 2025
Podcast: In-depth on Red Dress Day, plus the CJHL's Rookie of the Year
Episode 21 of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, for May 9, 2025, is here.Two very different guests and subjects comprise the new episode.After 'In Case You Missed It' (4:07), which by the way features ...
May 09, 2025
Op-ed: Jason Stephan -- Unity for Albertans
"My duty is to seek freedom and prosperity for Alberta families and individuals, their businesses and workers. That means speaking the truth even if some do not like it.What Canada was, is not importa...
May 07, 2025