Author Archives: Josh Hall

CAT presents comedy 'Pouf!' from Feb. 7-16
The Central Alberta Theatre is bringing the 1950s' back. With multiple show times from February 7-16, the local theatre will present Pouf! by Lou Clyde, a nostalgic situational comedy that takes place...
Jan 21, 2025

Market Watch: Jan. 17, 2025
This week's highlightsEquity markets finish volatile week on a strong noteBond markets dance to the tune of inflation and central bank policyCanadian home sales finish strong in 2024U.S. inflation tic...
Jan 20, 2025

Blizzard conditions in central Alberta led to collisions and power outages
An Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)-issued wind warning and blowing snow advisory yesterday in central Alberta later developed into a blizzard that wreaked havoc across the province. Alber...
Jan 17, 2025

Injunction granted to maintain hours at Red Deer OPS as lawyer tries to prevent shutdown
A judge has granted an injunction to revert Red Deer's overdose prevention site (OPS) back to its original hours of operation. Since it opened in October 2018 -- in an Atco trailer on the same propert...
Jan 16, 2025

Mark Carney launches campaign to become Liberal leader
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says he's in the running to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader.He made the announcement at a community centre in Edmonton this afternoon, ending nearly...
Jan 16, 2025

Red Deer RCMP investigating assault outside Superstore
Red Deer RCMP are investigating an assault outside the local Superstore Thursday morning.At about 6:25 a.m. on Jan. 16, RCMP responded to the alleged assault; upon arrival, members arrested two suspec...
Jan 16, 2025

Trudeau names ex-premiers, business and union reps to Canada-U.S. relations council
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has formed a new Canada-U.S. relations council to support the federal government as it deals with the incoming Trump administration's vow to impose tariffs. The ...
Jan 16, 2025

Wind Warning & Blowing Snow Advisory issued for central Alberta
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a wind warning and blowing snow advisory for central Alberta. ECCC officials say strong northwest winds reaching 90 km/h are expected tonight, a...
Jan 16, 2025

Everything Red Deer Podcast: WHL Trade Deadline edition ft. POVs on the Rebels, Tigers and Hurricanes
On the first episode of the Everything Red Deer Podcast in 2025, it's all about the WHL Trade Deadline, which came to pass at 6 p.m. on Jan. 9. First, host Josh Hall and rdnewsNOW reporter Ian Gustafs...
Jan 10, 2025

Rebels make one more deal as WHL trade deadline comes and goes
It's been a whirlwind week for the Red Deer Rebels as several players were dealt while new faces are all being welcomed at once. This all ahead of the WHL trade deadline, which came and went at 6 p.m....
Jan 09, 2025