Author Archives: Josh Hall

Michael Dawe, beloved Red Deer city councillor and historian, passes away at 67
Michael Dawe, a sitting Red Deer city councillor, has passed away, the City of Red Deer confirmed on Boxing Day. Sixty-seven years of age, Dawe was a fifth generation resident of Red Deer and Pine Lak...
Dec 26, 2023

World junior players, coaches on post-game handshakes after NL ban: 'Tough to hear'
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Alan Letang was taken aback when told of the move. Solely focused on preparing Canada for the world junior hockey championship an ocean away, the country's head coach hadn't heard...
Dec 26, 2023

Dismissed former trustee taking school board to court, hopes to be reinstated
Ousted former school trustee Monique LaGrange, with help from The Democracy Fund, is officially taking Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools' board to court. The process leading up to LaGrange's removal ...
Dec 20, 2023 (RDCRS)

Lloydminster teen missing since Sept. 2022 could be in B.C., AB or SK, police say
Lloydminster RCMP are putting out another plea for help to locate a missing teenager, whom they say could be in different parts of Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia -- including Maskwacis, We...
Dec 19, 2023

Red Deer Deputy Fire Chief's duel with death the subject of new award-winning documentary
Warning: The article below contains graphic details that may be disturbing or triggering to some readers Thirty-three years ago, the life of Tyler Pelke, who is Red Deer's Deputy Chief of Emergency Se...
Dec 15, 2023

Yukon man allegedly assaults nurse at Innisfail supportive living facility
Innisfail RCMP have charged a man from the Yukon with multiple offences. RCMP say it was just before 4 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2023 when they responded to a report of a break and enter at Sunset Manor suppor...
Dec 12, 2023

Shelter gets 15-month extension as wait for permanent site drags into 2024
The lifespan of Red Deer's temporary shelter has been given a 15-month extension. Red Deer city council voted on the extension Monday, following a lengthy public hearing that spanned two days and bega...
Dec 12, 2023

Dodgers beat out Blue Jays, sign coveted free agent Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani has opted to stay in southern California, and the Toronto Blue Jays have missed out on landing a generational talent. The unrestricted free agent announced on his Instagram account on Sa...
Dec 09, 2023

Jacksonville Jaguars move Canadian QB Nathan Rourke to active roster
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - With starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence questionable with a high-ankle sprain, the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4) have signed Canadian QB Nathan Rourke to the active roster ahead of...
Dec 09, 2023

Blades double up Rebels 4-2 in Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Blades (now 19-8-1-0) have thus far this season had the Red Deer Rebels' (13-11-0-3) number, beating them 2-1 on Oct. 21, and again 4-2 on Friday night at the SaskTel Centre. It was of c...
Dec 08, 2023