Author Archives: Josh Hall
High-risk offender from Red Deer released from custody in Calgary
A high-risk offender who used to live in Red Deer was released from prison on Tuesday, according to the Calgary Police Service (CPS). CPS says they released the public information and warning in the i...
Aug 15, 2023
Ottawa poised to offer update on response to Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations
OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it will soon provide an update on how it plans to address recommendations that stemmed from a public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act during the "Freedo...
Aug 15, 2023
Minister Fir visits Central Alberta Pride celebrations, vows to listen to 2SLGBTQ+ community
Alberta's Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women says she's prepared to listen closer to the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Minister Tanya Fir, who confirmed her attendance on Friday, showed up at Pride i...
Aug 13, 2023
Pediatric unit at Red Deer Regional renamed after Joan Donald Jr.
The pediatric unit at Red Deer Regional Hospital has been renamed after Mrs. Joan Donald Jr.Joan Donald Jr. was, as the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation puts it, an influential donor and volunteer ...
Aug 13, 2023
Stunning parade of flags kicks off Afro Caribbean Fest in Red Deer
It was a sight to behold in downtown Red Deer on Saturday, Aug. 12 as the flags of African and Caribbean nations were held high in a beautiful parade of colour. All of it was to celebrate the first Af...
Aug 12, 2023
Oilers and Flames golf event a "massive success" for Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
A heckuva lot of money was raised for the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) at this week's Battle of Alberta event, held at the Red Deer Golf & Country Club. On Tuesday and Wednesday, ...
Aug 11, 2023
RCMP say Alberta teen dead after Jet Ski collision on Skaha Lake in B.C. interior
PENTICTON, B.C. - Police in British Columbia say one teen is dead after a Jet Ski collision on Skaha Lake in the Okanagan city of Penticton. RCMP say four youths were injured when two Jet Ski watercra...
Aug 05, 2023
Canada beats Czechia 3-2 in overtime for 24th Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold medal
BECLAV, Czechia - Forward Malcolm Spence scored a game-winner with seven seconds left in the first overtime period as Canada beat Czechia 3-2 to capture gold at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Saturday. Spe...
Aug 05, 2023
Perception not necessarily reality, some say, as City launches downtown rental grant
What you see isn't necessarily the truth of what's happening when it comes to the business side of Red Deer's downtown, according to some. The City of Red Deer announced this week that if you're an en...
Aug 04, 2023
LOCATED: Jeaniel Rosario, 42, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP say that 42-year-old Jeaniel Rosario has been located and is safe. She had been reported missing on August 2.
Aug 02, 2023