Author Archives: Josh Hall
Five-month sentence for man charged in Red Deer road rage incident
Correction: A previous version of this story did not contain full and comprehensive details of the trial process, so has now been corrected to reflect that. It's five months in jail and an 11-month dr...
Aug 02, 2024
Ottawa says Meta may still see Online News Act regulation - but CRTC wants more proof
OTTAWA - The Liberal government continues to insist that Meta may still be regulated under its Online News Act, as Facebook and Instagram users find loopholes to share articles despite its news ban. B...
Aug 02, 2024
Lacombe's airport could go up for sale after disagreement between City and operator
The City of Lacombe is exploring the possibility of selling the local airport, which it has owned since 1963. This comes after Councillor Don Gullekson filed a notice of motion on June 10 suggesting t...
Aug 01, 2024 Jon From, president of the Lacombe Flying Club speaks at the facility's grand reopening alongside longtime club member Maryanne Jablonski and the airport's new sign, unveiled in June 2019. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
10th Flags of Remembrance ceremony seeking more sponsors
The 10th annual Flags of Remembrance event in Sylvan Lake is quickly approaching. Veterans Voices of Canada founder Al Cameron says more sponsors are needed for the event, which honours past and prese...
Jul 27, 2024 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Red Deer's Eileen Park believes in strong game ahead of Canadian Women's Amateur Championship
Red Deer's Eileen Park, 15, had a tough finish but still placed sixth this week at the Canadian Junior Girls Championship at Vancouver's Marine Drive Golf Club. It's just the latest positive result fo...
Jul 27, 2024
Barbu breaks 28-year-old Canadian record in 100-metre freestyle para multi-class
TORONTO - Marian Barbu's morning swim in the men's 100-metre freestyle para multi-class on Friday broke a Canadian record that had stood since 1996. The start of Day 3 of the Speedo Canadian Swimming ...
Jul 26, 2024
'We will rebuild': A look inside the wildfire devastation in Jasper
JASPER NATIONAL PARK - Richard Ireland's eyes well up with tears as he gazes in silence towards his home and sees memories of a lifetime burnt to ashes. The mayor of Jasper then leans over what remain...
Jul 26, 2024
Central Alberta golfers wrap up at Alberta Women's Senior Championship
Central Albertans had good showings at this week's Alberta Women's Senior Championship at Pine Hills Golf Club in Rocky Mountain House. Lacombe's Lynn Kuehn had the top local finish, placing 5th and s...
Jul 26, 2024
Tornadoes possible for Red Deer region Wednesday afternoon
A tornado watch has been issued for the city of Red Deer. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), as of 2:27 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, conditions are favourable for the developmen...
Jul 24, 2024
Lacombe County fire ban downgraded to restriction
Lacombe County media release -- UPDATE (July 26): The fire ban issued by Lacombe County has been rescinded, and now a Fire Restriction is in place. Cooler temperatures and moisture have improved condi...
Jul 24, 2024