Author Archives: Josh Hall
Sylvan Lake town councillor happy to be back community-building after getting peace bond
The court case of a Sylvan Lake town councillor charged with one count of assault has concluded, and she tells rdnewsNOW she's happy to be back and focused on building up her community. Back on April ...
Jun 29, 2024 Sylvan Lake Town Councillor Kjeryn Dakin. (Supplied)
The Lifesaving Society urges safety around the water this long weekend
The Lifesaving Society is reminding Albertans to be cautious this long weekend when around bodies of water.The organization says drowning incidents are significantly more likely to occur in the warmer...
Jun 29, 2024
Alberta NDP leader shares aspirations for Alberta
Newly elected Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Naheed Nenshi says that the expansions coming to the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre are necessary to ensure the city can serve its growing re...
Jun 28, 2024
Edmonton Oilers on the brink of a Stanley Cup win after improbable comeback
EDMONTON - A storybook Stanley Cup win is there for the Edmonton Oilers. A win away from rewriting some NHL history, the Oilers headed to Florida on Saturday for Monday's Game 7 that seemed improbable...
Jun 22, 2024
Oilers one win away from history after pushing Stanley Cup final to seventh game
EDMONTON - If the Edmonton Oilers can show off their trademark resilience just one more time, they will make Stanley Cup history. Depth forward Warren Foegele had a goal and an assist as the Oilers fo...
Jun 21, 2024
Red Deer Catholic balances budget, but projections show 90 staff to be cut; ATA says gov't must help divisions
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) has found a way to balance its budget, which until recently featured a worrisome $4.2 million deficit -- but, it's going to mean significantly reducing its w...
Jun 21, 2024
Seeking vindication: Monique LaGrange v. Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools wraps in Court of King's Bench
The double judicial review of Monique LaGrange v. Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools concluded Wednesday, following five days (in May and June) of back and forth between respective lawyers, James Kitc...
Jun 19, 2024
Man arrested after attempt to rob woman near downtown Red Deer grocery store
Red Deer RCMP have arrested one person after a series of incidents in and near the downtown on Friday, June 14.It was about 3:30 p.m. when RCMP responded to a report of a theft of a motor vehicle at t...
Jun 16, 2024
Longtime principal at Red Deer's École La Prairie retiring, receives thanks from Cameroonian, Moroccan communities
A retiring school principal in Red Deer was given the honour of a farewell soccer match on Saturday by the local Cameroonian and Moroccan communities.Jean Doyon has been principal at cole La Prairie f...
Jun 15, 2024
Rainfall warning in effect for Red Deer and area
A rainfall warning has been issued for Red Deer and area. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued the warning just before 3:30 on Saturday afternoon, saying heavy rainfall will develop thi...
Jun 15, 2024