Author Archives: Josh Hall
EDITORS' NOTE: Prepare to lose access to local news on Facebook, Instagram & Google
By now many of you have likely heard about Canada's Online News Act - formerly known as Bill C-18. The new law calls for big tech companies to compensate media outlets and aims to make a more level pl...
Aug 01, 2023
"Alberta's little big secret," Sundre looks to attract residents & development
In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, a small -- quaint even -- but bustling, energetic and happening town wants you to consider it as your forever home. That town is Sundre, and there's plenty of ...
Aug 01, 2023
'You've got to move fast': Science learns to quickly link extreme weather and climate
As firefighters and other first responders battle an unprecedented summer of fires, floods, tornadoes and heat waves around the country, a group of Canadian scientists are asking why they're happening...
Jul 22, 2023
Red Deerians competing on season three of CBC's Race Against the Tide
Two Red Deer County residents are set to appear on season three of the CBC show Race Against the Tide, which premieres Sunday, July 16. The program pits six teams of two in the, "world's toughest, san...
Jul 15, 2023
Red Deer's Eileen Park crowned 2023 Alberta U19 Champion
Heavy rains in the morning, hot and sunny early afternoon, half hour lightning delay late afternoon, but in the end, U19 Champions were crowned for 2023. In the girls championship, defending champion ...
Jul 14, 2023
Red Deer County council rejects gravel pit application near residential home
Red Deer County residents burst into applause when council rejected a gravel pit application near a residential home at its third public hearing on Tuesday. The 5-2 decision on July 11 regarded an ame...
Jul 13, 2023
Unemployment in Alberta cities stable as national economy adds 60,000 jobs in June
Red Deer's unemployment rate as if June 2023 is 5.9 per cent. That's up from 5.8 per cent in May, but down from 6.8 per cent in April and 7.7 per cent in March. In comparison, Lethbridge-Medicine Hat ...
Jul 08, 2023
City of Red Deer vows toplessness at pools is A-okay for all, among other revisions to swimwear requirements
After several other Alberta communities did so recently, the City of Red Deer has tweaked its swimwear requirements for public pools, so that it is in line with the Alberta Human Rights Act. The act i...
Jul 07, 2023 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
UPDATE: Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan sworn-in after return from Africa trip
At long last, Jason Stephan has been sworn in as the MLA for Red Deer-South. Stephan was sworn in on July 5, 15 days after the rest of his Legislative Assembly caucus-mates. One must be sworn in to of...
Jul 06, 2023
Consort emergency department to remain temporarily closed until August
The Consort Hospital and Care Centre emergency department (ED) will remain temporarily closed until August 2, according the Alberta Health Services (AHS).The Village is located roughly 143 km east of ...
Jul 06, 2023