Author Archives: Josh Hall

Red Deer woman suffers injuries in fatal multi-vehicle collision on QEll
A Red Deer woman and her three-year-old passenger suffered injuries as the result of a fatal multi-vehicle collision on the QEII Highway last week. On August 9, at approximately 5:29 p.m., Leduc RCMP,...
Aug 14, 2024

Canada's Phil (Wizard) Kim wins gold in breaking at Paris Olympics
PARIS - Canada's Phil Kim has won a gold medal in men's breaking at the Olympic Games. The 27-year-old from Vancouver, who goes by B-Boy Phil Wizard in breaking circles, captured the first men's Olymp...
Aug 10, 2024

Canada's Marco Arop wins silver in men's 800 metres at Paris Olympics
PARIS - Canada's Marco Arop has claimed Olympic silver in the men's 800 metres on Saturday at Stade de France after being edged at the finish line by Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi. The 25-year-old hailing...
Aug 10, 2024

Suspect in Surrey, B.C. attack may be headed for Alberta
Mounties are looking for a suspect after a man was lit on fire in Surrey, B.C., and they say he could still be in the Lower Mainland or headed for Alberta. Police say the public should call 911 if the...
Aug 10, 2024 (RCMP)

'Not forgotten': Family, advocates reflect 10 years after death of Tina Fontaine
WINNIPEG - When Elroy Fontaine thinks about his older sister, Tina Fontaine, his mind takes him to a park in Winnipeg's Point Douglas neighbourhood. It's where the two would sometimes hang out togethe...
Aug 10, 2024

Canada claims silver medal in women's beach volleyball after dropping final to Brazil
PARIS - Canadian beach volleyball players Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson will settle for silver at the Paris Games. They dropped a 2-1 (26-24, 12-21, 15-10) decision to Brazil's Ana Patr...
Aug 09, 2024

Despite more negativity towards 2SLGBTQ+ community, CAPS optimistic about Central Alberta Pride Week
Central Alberta Pride Week kicks off with Pride in the Park this Sunday, Aug. 11, and while it's bound to be a celebratory week with love shining through, organizers admit they've had a year of starin...
Aug 09, 2024

Health Canada recalling Gerber brand baby cereal due to possible Cronobacter
Health Canada has issued a recall for Gerber brand Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal due to possible Cronobacter contamination. The affected products were sold online and in stores in Alberta, Britis...
Aug 04, 2024

Trudeau, Smith express sorrow after firefighter dies in Jasper National Park
HINTON, Alta. - Comrades of a firefighter from Calgary who died while on duty in Jasper National Park stood on the sides of a roadway on Sunday morning as a procession mourning his loss rode by. Firef...
Aug 04, 2024

WATCH: Fish and Wildlife confirms another reported cougar sighting in Red Deer, plus resident possibly sees one in West Park
UPDATED - Aug. 5, 2024 -- Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (FWES) is confirming another reported cougar sighting within the city of Red Deer. The department received a report of the alle...
Aug 03, 2024