Author Archives: Josh Hall
Rebels meet Blades in first rematch since playoff defeat
For the first time since a soul-crushing Game 7 defeat this past spring, the Red Deer Rebels faced the Saskatoon Blades on Saturday night at the Peavey Mart Centrium. The Blades won four straight in t...
Oct 21, 2023
New Red Deer Métis District 3 rep talks Bill C-53 after swearing in of Otipemisiwak Métis Government
The Otipemisiwak Mtis Government held its inaugural swearing-in earlier this month, and it's full steam ahead on getting Bill C-53 passed into law.Known until now as the Mtis Nation of Alberta (MNA), ...
Oct 21, 2023
Drought relief support for livestock producers
The governments of Alberta and Canada are providing $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme growing conditions.Provincial officials say Alberta's livestock producer...
Oct 20, 2023
Two people dead, third in hospital after crash south of Red Deer
9:15 p.m. - Oct. 20: RCMP now say two people have died due to a crash that happened Friday morning south of Red Deer. At about 9:30 a.m., RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on the north...
Oct 20, 2023
Red Deer Minor Hockey alters 'Chiefs' logo in, "great act of reconciliation," Chief says
Chief Wilton Littlechild says the gesture of Red Deer Minor Hockey to approach him and other Indigenous leaders in advance of altering their primary logo was, "a great one for reconciliation." Since 1...
Oct 11, 2023
Welcoming Red Deer proclamation to kick off series of events to help newcomers
Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership (RDLIP) and the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre (CACPC) are set to host a series of events under the banner of Welcoming Red Deer.The events are intended...
Oct 11, 2023
Sobeys recalls some turkeys from western Canada stores
Sobeys says it has recalled some turkeys from its stores in western Canada, which include FreshCo, IGA, Safeway, Sobeys and Thrifty Foods. A notice on Safeway's website says anyone who has purchased a...
Oct 07, 2023
Rebels lose 6-2 to visiting Raiders
The Red Deer Rebels have suffered back-to-back losses following a 6-2 defeat at the hands of the Prince Albert Raiders at the Peavey Mart Centrium Friday night. The first period brought an early goal ...
Oct 06, 2023
Rebels' Dwayne Jean Jr. bares soul with 'Every Child Matters' stick message
Dwayne Jean Jr., a Red Deer Rebels forward, is sharing some of his heart with the world this week. On Sept. 29, a day before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Jean Jr. wrote on his stick ...
Oct 06, 2023
Solar eclipse viewing Oct. 14 at Kerry Wood Nature Centre
The Kerry Wood Nature Centre wants you to join them for a viewing of the upcoming annular solar eclipse. "This is when the Moon passes between the sun and Earth with the perfect alignment to cast a sh...
Oct 06, 2023