Author Archives: Josh Hall

Why India and Canada are in an escalating rift, with each expelling diplomats
OTTAWA - Ottawa's decision Monday to expel India's top envoy and five other diplomats is just the latest development in tensions that have simmered for months between the two countries. Here's a look ...
Oct 14, 2024

Oil Kings trip up Rebels 5-1 in Edmonton
It was another tough outing for the Red Deer Rebels (now 4-3-1-0) in a Saturday matinee against the Edmonton Oil Kings (2-3-0-1).The Rebels gave up three first period goals en route to a 5-1 defeat, t...
Oct 12, 2024

More than 2.6 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Hurricane Milton plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph (160 kph) after ...
Oct 09, 2024

Blackfalds author's book launch to celebrate personal growth and resilience
Community members are invited to a book launch and celebration for local author, speaker, and mental health advocate Trina Lee Kennedy. Kennedy's debut novel, From Trauma to Triumph and What Lies Betw...
Oct 08, 2024

Three central Albertans recipients of Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards
A group of Albertans were recognized this week for the impact they've had on their communities, with a few Red Deer-area residents in the mix.The provincial government is celebrating 35 newcomers with...
Oct 05, 2024

AHS 'deeply sorry' after audit finds around 14,000 referrals were delayed
Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services are admitting that a processing disruption delayed medical referrals last month. According to the Government of Alberta, it was in late September when AHS no...
Oct 05, 2024

Rebels notch third straight win against Tigers
The third matchup of the young season between the Red Deer Rebels and the Medicine Hat Tigers saw the Rebels coming out on top yet again, winning 6-3. "I think that's just a statement to how we bought...
Oct 04, 2024

Sod-turning ceremony to be held at site of Humboldt Broncos bus crash
A sod-turning ceremony is set to be held Saturday morning at the site of the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan. A committee comprising the players' families, board members with the jun...
Oct 04, 2024

Sylvan Lake council member suing municipality, mayor and CAO for $317,000
A Sylvan Lake town councillor is suing the municipality, its mayor and chief administrative officer (CAO) for $317,000, and wants a public apology. Kjeryn Dakin has had an eventful last year-and-a-hal...
Oct 04, 2024

Alberta threatens new legal action over Ottawa's revised environmental assessment act
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is threatening another legal challenge against Ottawa's environmental assessment law, a move federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is dismissing as a...
Oct 04, 2024