Author Archives: Josh Hall

Former Red Deer trustee ruled against a second time after taking school division to court over dismissal
A former Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) trustee has once again been ruled against in relation to the second half of the judicial review she filed against the school division. Monique LaGra...
Dec 17, 2024

People experiencing homelessness in Red Deer now at least 766, more than double 2022 figures
According to Red Deer's latest Point in Time (PiT) homeless count, there are now at least 766 people experiencing homelessness in the city. That's more than double the 334 counted in 2022, and it's ev...
Dec 16, 2024

UPDATE: Bomb threat against multiple Red Deer-area schools 'not credible,' say RCMP
RCMP are investigating after a bomb threat was made Sunday against at least four central Alberta schools. Red Deer's St. Joseph High School and St. Francis of Assisi Middle School, which are operated ...
Dec 16, 2024

The Everything Red Deer Podcast launches NOW
In the debut episode of the Everything Red Deer Podcast, rdnewsNOW's Josh Hall speaks with Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston. Episode summary: The conversation starts light-hearted, talking about how and wh...
Dec 13, 2024

Located: Caden Worme, 22, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP said on Sept. 16, 2025 that Caden Worme had sadly been located deceased. More here.
Dec 13, 2024

Downtown hotel finishes suite conversion to residential rentals
Red Deer's struggling housing market has gained 88 units that flew off the shelves after owners of the Baymont by Wyndham converted a number of their hotel suites into residential rentals. Conversion ...
Dec 12, 2024

Canada Post strike on day 26 as union sends new proposals
With the Canada Post strike nearing four weeks, the postal service says it doesn't see an end in sight. On Monday, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers sent over its latest list of proposals, which in...
Dec 10, 2024

Red Deer RCMP seeking identification of suspect in bus station incident
Red Deer RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying an individual allegedly connected to an incident that occurred at Sorensen Station on Dec. 4. Police did not disclose the specifics of the in...
Dec 10, 2024

In the news today: Canada Post says no end to strike in sight
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada Post says no end to strike in sight With the Canada Post strike nearing four weeks, the postal service ...
Dec 10, 2024

Parliament set to hold an 11th hour vote on $21B spending bill
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are set to vote on a government bill asking for billions in funding as the clock ticks down on a deadline. Last month, the Liberals made a request for Parliament to appr...
Dec 10, 2024