Author Archives: Josh Hall

Red Deer Tims locations raise $39,993 from Holiday Smile Cookies
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies sales raised $39,993 last month for Red Deer-based The Lending Cupboard, and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. The impressive number was revealed in a cheque presentation...
Dec 18, 2025

Updated: Nanaimo, B.C. man arrested for alleged sexual offences in Red Deer
Update: Nanaimo RCMP say Kyle Soloway was arrested in Red Deer on Dec. 15. -- A man whose last known address is in Nanaimo, B.C. is wanted for alleged sexual offences which occurred in Red Deer, Alber...
Dec 17, 2025

Alberta drug treatment courts mark 20 years of work
The provincial government is marking 20 years of Alberta's various drug treatment courts.The first one opened in 2005, in Edmonton, followed by Calgary two years later.Since, others have opened in Let...
Dec 17, 2025

Ended: Hazardous Road Conditions Alert for south central Alberta
The alert noted below has ended. -- 511 Alberta issued a Hazardous Road Conditions Alert for south central Alberta Wednesday afternoon. Officials say severe winter weather is making safe travel imposs...
Dec 17, 2025

Updated: City of Red Deer warming centre now closed
Update - The warming space has been closed, according to the City of Red Deer. -- The City of Red Deer announced they've opened a warming centre at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre for the public amidst...
Dec 17, 2025

City crews tackling the wintry conditions
Red Deer motorists can expect to see city crews on local roadways Wednesday while drivers grapple with poor weather and road conditions. The City says crews will be working throughout the snowfall, cl...
Dec 17, 2025

Rebels fall to Wheat Kings in final game before Christmas break
The Red Deer Rebels were hoping for a Christmas miracle down by a goal late in the third period.However, despite their best efforts, they were unable to find the equalizer in a 2-1 setback to the Bran...
Dec 16, 2025

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Dec 16, 2025

Updated: Blowing snow advisory issued for Red Deer as winter storm blankets Alberta
Updated - Wednesday Environment and Climate Change Canada says Wednesday could be a hectic one with blowing snow in the forecast. Thus, it issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow on Tuesday. Accordi...
Dec 16, 2025

Mayor clarifies cause of now-concluded boil water advisory for half of Penhold
A boil water advisory for the south part of Penhold has ended. The advisory went into effect Thursday, and was said to be due to low chlorine levels detected by regular testing. The advisory was ended...
Dec 15, 2025