Category Archives: Local News
Cecil Bellrose Manor Unveiled, Providing New Housing for Métis Citizens
A new affordable housing development in Edmonton's Griesbach neighbourhood was unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and dignitaries and family members of Cecil Bellrose in attendance. The project,...
Feb 03, 2025 Andrea Sandmaier and a family member of Cecil cutting the ribbon at the Cecil Bellrose Manor unveiling (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Edmonton & Area school divisions cancel bus services due to cold weather
School divisions in the Edmonton and area have cancelled bus services for Monday due to the cold weather. The Parkland School Division, public schools in the Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Evansburg, w...
Feb 03, 2025
Alberta RCMP lay charges, seek suspect wanted in 2024 O'Chiese First Nation homicide
Alberta RCMP have laid a murder charge but need help finding a suspect wanted in a 2024 homicide on O'Chiese First Nation. 27 year old Derrick Phazar Whitford is wanted in connection with the killing ...
Feb 02, 2025
Indigenous housing providers in Edmonton to get boost in funding
The city of Edmonton has launched new funding for affordable housing, with one stream specifically for Indigenous-led housing providers. The city will provide up to 25% of total capital costs for affo...
Jan 31, 2025
Groundhog Day coming up this weekend
Sunday is Ground hogs day, and as rodents across North America prepare to weigh in on winter predictions, Environment Canada has released its season forecast for a scientific glimpse at what to expect...
Jan 31, 2025
Victim dies in downtown Edmonton fire after handling Flammable material
A person died in a downtown fire early Friday morning. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services received a call about a "person on fire" at 3:12 a.m. and arrived at 96 Street and Jasper Avenue. In a state...
Jan 31, 2025
Travelling on Alberta highways not recommended with snowfall warnings
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for most parts of the province, which should be heavily considered if you plan on driving Friday. The national weather office is calling for 15-30 cm o...
Jan 31, 2025
2025 Indspire Awards Recipients announced
Vancouver will host this years Indspire awards, an annual celebration honoring the outstanding achievements and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis leaders. The Awards are an acclamation o...
Jan 30, 2025
Residential School Monument to be built in Fort Chipewyan
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has voted unanimously to erect a monument honouring Indigenous children who attended the Convent of Holy Angels Indian Residential School. The Holy Ang...
Jan 30, 2025 Convent of Holy Angels Indian Residential School around 1930
New flat fee monthly rate coming to daycares in Alberta
The province of Alberta is set to offer a flat monthly fee for parents with children who are enrolled in full-time day care, upping the $10 per- ay structure to $15 dollars per-day according to a gove...
Jan 30, 2025 A group of small nursery school children sitting on floor indoors in classroom, listening to teacher.
