Author Archives: Josh Hall
Vicky Bayford: Independence Party of Alberta
Hello readers, Each candidate from the four constituencies we are covering this election season have been issued the same questionnaire. This candidate's biography and their answers can be found below...
May 12, 2023
Rebels finish two days of prospect mining with U.S. & Prospects drafts
The Red Deer Rebels have completed two days of drafting, making a total of 12 selections. Two came on Wednesday in the U.S. Priority Draft, and the rest during Thursday's WHL Prospects Draft (formerly...
May 12, 2023
Daniel Jefferies: Wildrose Loyalty Coalition
Hello readers, Each candidate from the four constituencies we are covering this election season have been issued the same questionnaire. This candidate's biography and their answers can be found below...
May 11, 2023 (Supplied)
Red Deer group traversing Canada on bike for Big Brothers Big Sisters
A group of Red Deerians is going to see as much of Canada as is possible by bicycle, and it's all in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Red Deer.Ben Pelletier, a local teacher, and strong s...
May 09, 2023
Town of Ponoka Fire Ban expands
UPDATE - MAY 8: The Town of Ponoka has removed 'no mowing' restrictions from the local fire ban. Citizens can resume lawn mowing and lawn maintenance operations, although they are asked to continue us...
May 06, 2023
Update 4: Alberta wildfire situation (May 6, 2 p.m.)
A fire ban and off-highway vehicle restriction are in place for the Forest Protection Area of Alberta due to hot, dry conditions throughout the province. Premier Smith updates Albertans on wildfire si...
May 05, 2023
VIDEO: Helicopter involved in wildfire fighting crash lands at Edson Airport; TSB investigating
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is investigating an incident with a helicopter which occurred on May 4, 2023 at the Edson Airport. Thankfully, the pilot suffered only minor injuries, but was tak...
May 05, 2023
The Salvation Army perfects large-scale emergency meal prep during Pine Lake event
As part of bringing awareness to Emergency Preparedness Week (May 7-13), The Salvation Army held a cooking competition this weekend at its Pine Lake Camp. More than 50 people, plus the entire 20-unit ...
May 03, 2023
Public-service strike: Union 'fed up' with pace of talks, asks Trudeau for help
OTTAWA - Talks between the federal government and the union representing 155,000 striking public servants appeared mired in communication issues on Saturday as both sides accused the other of obstruct...
Apr 22, 2023
NDP will ban coal mining in the Rockies, if elected
The Alberta NDP announced Saturday it will ban coal mining in the Rockies, "once and for all," if elected this May.The party says it will introduce the Eastern Slopes Protection Act in order to do so....
Apr 22, 2023