Category Archives: Local News

Residents in Peace River are being urged to stay alert as the community enters a high-risk period during the spring break-up. Officials warn that water levels are rising, especially in low-lying areas...

Drivers in central and northern Alberta could face delays this week as a large industrial load makes its way toward Fort McMurray. The super-heavy shipment, a motor control centre building, left Black...

Alberta's government is lowering the age for breast cancer screening to those as young as 40, a move that opens the door to self-referral so more people can access publicly funded mammograms by next y...

River breakup season has officially begun in the Wood Buffalo Region. River breakup occurs when ice in the river melts, resulting in free-flowing water again.   Katie MacDonald, Acting Manager of...

In recent years, pickleball has gained popularity worldwide, and many Canadians are getting involved in this paddle sport. As a result, Lloydminster has decided to launch a new pickleball club.  ...

The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host the annual Trade Show and Artisan Market, taking place from April 24 to 26 at MacDonald Island Park.   Anthony Cherniawsky, the Director...

Alberta will be going to daylight saving time all year round. It will be Daylight all year. Premier Danielle Smith says she would like the time zone in Alberta to be known as Alberta Time. Smith says ...

Applications are currently open for the position of Stony Plain's Artist Laureate for 2026/2027. The application process began on March 30, providing an opportunity for the community to support local ...

Audiences in the Edmonton and Enoch area can catch the wildly popular all-Indigenous musical Bear Grease when it arrives at the River Cree venue on April 26. Known for its humorous, "rez-ed up" spin o...

Alberta's government says it's meeting with some of Canada's largest grocers to address food affordability in the province. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally says in a statement that the cost of foo...