Author Archives: Josh Hall
Local MPs mourn former prime minister Brian Mulroney
Local Members of Parliament are sharing their thoughts and messages on yesterday's passing of former conservative Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Mulroney died at 84 surrounded by family in a Florda ho...
Mar 01, 2024
Alberta gets 2027 World Juniors and bevy of other international events over four years
Alberta is slated to welcome several international hockey events to the province over the next four years, the government announced Saturday in conjunction with Hockey Canada.The events are contingent...
Feb 24, 2024
Surrey's Arshdeep Bains relishing call up to Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Arshdeep Bains sums up his promotion from playing on the Vancouver Canucks' American Hockey League affiliate to featuring on the NHL club's second line as "pretty special." Bains, of Surre...
Feb 24, 2024
Two years in, Ukraine-Russia conflict brings hard choices, fractured families
CALGARY - For Ukrainians in country and as far away as Canada, Saturday's grim second anniversary of the Russian invasion means reflection on lives lost, families shattered, hard choices made and even...
Feb 24, 2024
Red Deer region sees another rise in its unemployment rate
The Red Deer region's unemployment rate climbed higher last month to remain once again, the highest in the province. According to Statistics Canada, the Red Deer region's jobless rate in January was 8...
Feb 21, 2024
AI brings deepfake pornography to the masses, as Canadian laws play catch-up
VANCOUVER - Underage Canadian high school girls are targeted using AI to create fake explicit photos that spread online. Google searches bring up multiple free websites capable of "undressing" women i...
Feb 03, 2024
Rebels double Oil Kings 6-3 at the Peavey Mart Centrium
The Red Deer Rebels have increased their winning streak to eight games.The latest victory being a 6-3 doubling of the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings at the Peavey Mart Centrium Friday night. The Rebels a...
Jan 26, 2024
Red Deer City Hall prepared for active shooter & other scenarios, officials say
Following a disturbing incident at Edmonton City Hall this week, the City of Red Deer is prepared to reassure residents that it's ahead of the game when it comes to safety.It was on Tuesday when a man...
Jan 25, 2024
Olds College and Red Deer Polytechnic concerned about impact of federal cap on international students
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) and Olds College of Agriculture & Technology remain committed to international education despite concerns about this week's federal announcement that puts a temporary ca...
Jan 25, 2024
Completion of Dickson Dam upgrades will help protect communities like Red Deer from extreme flooding
Phase 1 of the Dickson Dam capacity enhancement project is now complete, says the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors.Located 40 minutes southwest of Red Deer, upgrades to the Dickson Da...
Jan 25, 2024