Category Archives: Local News
Measles Outbreak Reported in Northern Alberta First Nations Community
A measles outbreak has been reported in John D'Or Prairie, a small First Nations community in northern Alberta, part of the Little Red River Cree Nation. Three people from the same household have test...
Mar 11, 2025
City of St. Albert Now Accepting Applications for Young Artists Legacy Award
The City of St. Albert is now inviting applications for the prestigious Young Artists Legacy Award, a program designed to recognize and celebrate the talent and creativity of emerging local artists. W...
Mar 11, 2025
RMWB Volunteers Needed to Assist During Local Emergencies
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is looking for community members for their Emergency Social Services team. This volunteer-based group works alongside municipal responders to provide support ...
Mar 11, 2025
Total Lunar Eclipse to Grace the Alberta Sky on March 13-14
On March 13-14, Albertans will be able to see the Moon move into the shadow of Earth for a rare total lunar eclipse overnight and into the morning. Viewing a lunar eclipse will require no special filt...
Mar 10, 2025
RCMP Seized 7,800 Illegal Cigarettes During Traffic Stop
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP conducted a traffic stop following a driver of a Dodge Ram who was spotted speeding excessively on Highway 21 Township Road 542 on Thursday evening. Authorities stopped the truc...
Mar 10, 2025 RCMP: file photo
2025 Women of Influence Awards handed out in Grande Prairie
The 2025 Women of Influence Awards were held Friday evening in Grande Prairie. The annual awards recognize local women that drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. 2025 Wome...
Mar 09, 2025
Asokewin Friendship Centre hosts 2nd annual International Women's Day event
75 Women from the Rocky Mountain House region gathered on Saturday for an event aimed at promoting mental wellness and highlighting the contributions of women in the community. The gatherings t...
Mar 09, 2025
B.C. man's remains located near Athabasca
RCMP are asking the public for help after the body of a B.C. man was found on a rural road northeast of Athabasca. The remains of 31-year-old Connor Hayden Reese were found on Feb. 26 near the interse...
Mar 07, 2025
Large slow moving load travelling from Grande Prairie to Edmonton over the weekend
Drivers going through the Grande Prairie area over the weekend are being advised of a large, slow load moving from Edmonton that will cause delays through the next couple days. Officials say that due ...
Mar 07, 2025
Major infrastructure upgrades are coming to Enoch Cree Nation
Enoch Cree Nation, in partnership with Canada Infrastructure Bank, announced a $100-million investment to support critical infrastructure on the Nation's reserve. The investment will facilitate the co...
Mar 06, 2025 Renderings of the new infrastructure planned in Enoch Cree Nation
