Author Archives: Josh Hall

Rebels' Sedoff and Stoesser finalists for year-end WHL awards
Two more Red Deer Rebels who had outstanding seasons are up for year-end awards. Rhett Stoesser is the Central Division finalist for the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy for WHL Goaltender of the Year, whil...
Apr 11, 2023 Christoffer Sedoff (left) and Rhett Stoesser (right) had outstanding seasons for the Red Deer Rebels, leading to WHL Awards nominations. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

New Red Deer school unveils logos and team name
Logos for Red Deer's newest school have been revealed by Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. St. Lorenzo Ruiz Middle School (grades 6-9), to be located in Kentwood and open this fall, will be known as...
Apr 09, 2023

Hitmen stage late comeback in game two overtime win over Rebels
In heartbreaking fashion, the Red Deer Rebels lost game two of their best-of-seven series to the Calgary Hitmen Saturday night at the Peavey Mart Centrium, 2-1 and late in the first overtime. The resu...
Apr 01, 2023

A look back: Red Deerians say final farewell to Kinex Arena
It's the end of an era in Red Deer recreation. Fifty-six years after the Kinex Arena originally opened as a barn, the rink tucked in behind the Red Deer Arena and now Servus Arena is marking its final...
Apr 01, 2023

Rebels shut out Hitmen to take 1-0 series lead
The Red Deer Rebels started their WHL Playoffs with a 3-0 shutout win over the Calgary Hitmen Friday night at the Peavey Mart Centrium.Coming into the best-of-seven series, the Rebels had won six of e...
Mar 31, 2023

Alberta Food & Beverage Expo comes to Red Deer this weekend with big surprise
The Alberta Food and Beverage Expo is back in Red Deer this weekend, with a big surprise for guests. On Saturday, April 1, from 4-10 p.m., local and Alberta-based restaurants and beverage companies wi...
Mar 31, 2023

House passes bill creating carve-outs for farmers in Canada's carbon pricing scheme
A private member's bill that would create specific carve-outs for farmers in Canada's carbon pricing scheme has passed in the House of Commons. The bill would exempt farmers from paying for emissions ...
Mar 30, 2023

UPDATE: RCMP not able to substantiate presence of gun near Sylvan Lake school
Further updates to this story after April 6, 2023 are not anticipated... UPDATE 2: April 6, 2023 RCMP now say they did not have enough information to substantiate the presence of a firearm in an incid...
Mar 30, 2023

Lethbridge-West UCP candidate announces resignation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Torry Tanner is stepping down as the United Conservative Party's (UCP) candidate in Lethbridge-West.She was confirmed to be the party's candidate in the spring 2023 provincial electio...
Mar 30, 2023

Red Deer MPC rejects application to put event centre where to-be-demolished bars are
Despite City administration recommending approval, Red Deer's Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) has shot down a plan for a new event centre to be built in the south end.The 3,028 square metre buildi...
Mar 30, 2023