Category Archives: Local News
Indigenous Storytelling Series Continues at Fort Edmonton Park Through March
The Indigenous Storytelling Series at Fort Edmonton Park in the Clerks Quarters building invites people to listen and connect through stories rooted in indigenous knowledge, cultures, and past experie...
Feb 21, 2026 Photo Credits- Jackson Fontaine
Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament
Indigenous leaders were braced for change after the last federal election, when Prime Minister Mark Carney's win ushered in a new look for the Liberal government after 10 years under Justin Trudeau. T...
Feb 21, 2026
Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate dangerous weapons complaint
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a road rage incident that escalated into a weapons complaint earlier this week. Police say on February 18, 2026, at approximately 9:12 a.m., officers were dispatche...
Feb 21, 2026
Albertans to vote on immigration, Constitution questions in fall referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum on Oct. 19, including proposals to restrict social services from some immigrants. One question asks A...
Feb 19, 2026
Wainwright Gears Up for Annual Arts Festival
The 20th annual Wainwright Arts Festival will take place this weekend at the Wainwright Communiplex. The event will kick off with a music and literacy night on Thursday, followed by the arts show and ...
Feb 19, 2026
Edmonton Crews Tackle Major Roads in Phase One Snow Removal
The City of Edmonton crews have begun phase one of snow removal following a heavy snowfall, prioritizing main roads and high-traffic areas to keep the city moving. Valerie Dacyk, General Supervisor of...
Feb 19, 2026
Edmonton Hosts International Indigenous Tourism Conference
The International Indigenous Tourism Conference is underway inside the Edmonton Convention Centre, running from February 18-19, the two-day event brings together Indigenous tourism leaders from across...
Feb 19, 2026
Alberta Premier to give TV address ahead of provincial budget
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will give a television address on Thursday, a week ahead of the provincial budget. Smith announced there would be a TV address at an unrelated news conference in Calgary...
Feb 18, 2026
Edmonton Ski Club Keeping Busy despite Scattered Temperatures
The blizzard and cold weather that struck Edmonton this week may not be pleasant for residents, but the Edmonton Ski Club is excited about the significant snowfall the city has received. Alex M...
Feb 18, 2026
Edmonton Firefighters Rooftop Campout for Muscular Dystrophy
The Edmonton firefighters is hosting their annual fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Canada on February 18-20, 2026 raising money and awareness for this cause. The firefighters will be camping at Fire ...
Feb 18, 2026
