Author Archives: Josh Hall
Responding to Indigenous, Vatican rejects Discovery Doctrine
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican on Thursday responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the "Doctrine of Discovery," the theories backed by 15th-century "papal bulls" that legitimized the ...
Mar 30, 2023
'Leave this with me': Alberta premier heard on call with COVID-19 protester
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, in a leaked cellphone call, reportedly commiserated with a COVID-19 protester about his trial while divulging to him there was an internal dispute over h...
Mar 29, 2023
Red Deer Chamber concerned with growing debt in federal budget
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce is expressing concern with the federal government's seeming lack of urgency in 'getting their fiscal house in order' from a debt point-of-view.Following...
Mar 29, 2023
Grocery rebate applause-worthy, but long-term impact is questionable, says food bank
The federal government's so-called 'grocery rebate' is set to put a few more dollars into families' and individuals' pockets during what's been an extended period of inflation.Announced as part of Tue...
Mar 29, 2023
E-scooters are back on Red Deer sidewalks for final year of pilot project
E-scooters are back in Red Deer for the final season of a three-year pilot project. Two providers, Neuron and Bird, are supplying the scooters. At the onset of last season, there were four. "Red Deeri...
Mar 25, 2023
City still seeking properties for eventual shelter build
The City of Red Deer is once again making its plea for private landowners to come forward if they have interest in selling or leasing their site for the purpose of an integrated shelter. Those interes...
Mar 24, 2023
MADD Red Deer holds social media campaign for National Impaired Driving Prevention Week
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Red Deer & District Chapter is remembering those who were killed by impaired driving in a social media campaign this week. National Impaired Driving Prevention...
Mar 22, 2023
Westerner Park reimagining the 2023 Westerner Days Fair & Exposition
Westerner Park has announced plans for Central Alberta's largest summer celebration, the Westerner Days Fair & Exposition, from July 19 - 23, 2023. "We were really pleased with the response from t...
Mar 22, 2023
eSIM lab at Red Deer Regional Hospital helping health care workers hone their craft
Practice makes perfect, and that's the objective of an innovative workspace within the bowels of Red Deer Regional Hospital (RDRH) helping health care professionals hone their skills. The eSIM lab, pa...
Mar 18, 2023
Red Deer Fire Department hosts rooftop campout and boot drive for Muscular Dystrophy
Firefighters in Red Deer are hoping they could raise even more funds for Muscular Dystrophy this year during their rooftop campout, adding a debit option for their boot drive. On Friday, March 17, thr...
Mar 17, 2023