Author Archives: Josh Hall
AMBER ALERT CANCELLED: Police say children located in South Dakota
UPDATE: Police say two children who were the subjects of an Amber Alert have been located safe in South Dakota. -- ORIGINAL (with identifying information now redacted) Saskatchewan RCMP say the safety...
Aug 09, 2022
Pope's visit to Canada sparks calls to renounce centuries-old Doctrine of Discovery
OTTAWA - As Pope Francis travelled across Canada, so did a demand to revisit centuries-old declarations. At the front of a basilica in Quebec, where the 85-year-old pontiff prepared to preside over ma...
Jul 30, 2022
Local town councillor claims "character assassination" in disqualification from UCP nomination
Sylvan Lake Town Councillor Kjeryn Dakin claims she is the victim of a "character assassination" at the hands of the United Conservative Party. Dakin has been disqualified from running as a candidate ...
Jul 15, 2022
Red Deerians frustrated with AISH's lack of inflation
"We're people too," says Gary Mottl, referring to himself and wife Stephanie, who've long relied on Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) to get through life. The couple doesn't get the s...
Jul 13, 2022
Canadian women qualify for 2023 World Cup with 1-0 win over stubborn Panama side
MONTERREY, Mexico - Canada qualified for the 2023 World Cup on Friday, downing a stubborn Panama side 1-0 at the CONCACAF W Championship. Costa Rica's 4-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago earlier in the d...
Jul 08, 2022
Red Deer Rebels' Ben King drafted by Anaheim Ducks
Red Deer Rebel Ben King is now a part of the Anaheim Ducks system after being selected on day two of the NHL Draft on Friday. The Ducks picked King in round four, 107th overall from the Bell Centre in...
Jul 08, 2022
Assassinated Japanese leader was close friend to Canada: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe is "shocking," and that Canada has "lost a close friend" with his death. Abe was assassinated...
Jul 08, 2022
Tornado Watch ENDED for Red Deer and area
A tornado watch issued Thursday afternoon by Environment and Climate Change Canada has ended. As has a Tornado Warning in place for Sundre around 3 p.m. on Thursday. The watch was in place for the fol...
Jul 07, 2022
Penhold Mayor and Fire Chief receive recognition
*Editor's note: The original version of this story stated that Mayor Yargeau had received the award. However, at this time, he has been nominated for it. Two of Penhold's top public servants are being...
Jul 07, 2022
RDP reaches deal with AUPE & CUPE, going to mediation with faculty association
Representatives for approximately 400 workers at Red Deer Polytechnic are going to mediation with their employer, and hope to avoid the need for job action. The Faculty Association of RDP (FARDP), whi...
Jul 07, 2022