Author Archives: Darrell Stranger
Edmonton police officer charged with aggravated assault
Alberta's police watchdog has charged an Edmonton police officer with assault dating back to a shooting in 2024. On March 1, 2024, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to in...
Sep 05, 2025
Edmonton piloting traffic safety upgrades near Highlands School
This school season, the city is trialing innovative traffic safety upgrades near Highlands School, which are focused on lowering speeds on arterial roads near schools at key times of day. The upgrades...
Sep 04, 2025 The City of Edmonton is introducing traffic safety upgrades near Highlands School on 118 Ave.
Town of Westlock breaks ground on new commercial development
The Town of Westlock marked a significant milestone this week with the groundbreaking of Eastgate Square, the community's newest commercial development. Eastgate Square will provide new opportunities ...
Sep 04, 2025
Grande Prairie welcoming first year medical students as part of a new program
This week, the Northern Alberta Medical Program officially welcomed its first cohort of 30 medical students to Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie. The new program in Grande Prairie is part of ...
Sep 03, 2025
87 animals rescued from Edmonton home
The City of Edmonton's Animal Protection Act Unit has rescued 87 animals, including 83 snakes, one leopard gecko, one tarantula and two cats from a home in Edmonton. The city searched the home on Aug....
Sep 03, 2025 The city of Edmonton says it has seized 87 animals in distress from an Edmonton home, including 83 snakes.
Edmonton transit safety campaign returning with students going back to school
With many students heading back to school this week, the City of Edmonton is re-launching the Here to Help transit safety campaign. The initiative involves members of the Edmonton Transit Service (ETS...
Sep 02, 2025 An LRT waiting at a station platform in Edmonton (File photo)
First ever Red Deer Folk Fest taking centre stage this weekend
The Inaugural Red Deer Folk Festival is set to take place on August 30 and 31, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM each day. This exciting new festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of music, commu...
Aug 29, 2025
Former Edmonton principal charged with sexual exploitation
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a 51-year-old former junior high school principal with sexual exploitation. In early 2025, it was reported to police that a female youth had been allegedl...
Aug 29, 2025
Parkland RCMP investigating 'suspicious occurrence' involving a minor
Parkland RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a male who approached a 12-year-old boy and offered him a ride. RCMP said the incident took place at the Wabamun Provincial Park at abo...
Aug 29, 2025
2 RCMP officers charged with breach of trust in northern Alberta
Update: ASIRT has updated a previous release and have stated that both officers were part of the K Division Traffic Services with only one actively working. ASIRT corrected a release saying Sgt. Danie...
Aug 28, 2025
