Category Archives: Local News
Court certifies class-action lawsuit alleging abuse of Indigenous students in Bonnyville school
A judge has certified a class-action lawsuit over alleged abuse of Indigenous students, who were sent to Ecole Notre Dame in Bonnyville. Cynthia Iris Youngchief filed a lawsuit in 2019 against the fed...
Jan 23, 2025
University of Alberta Prepares for Indigenous Celebration Week
The University of Alberta is gearing up for this year's Indigenous Celebration Week for January 28-31 with a theme that celebrates Indigenous futures, along with culture, dancers, an artisan market, a...
Jan 23, 2025 U of A Indigenous Celebration Week Poster (Photo Credits - U of A)
Three suspects charged after body found in fire pit near Kikino
Three people have been charged for first-degree murder in relation to the death of 34-year-old Jeremy Collins of Kikino Metis Settlement. On April 18, 2024, Lac La Biche RCMP located a fire pit contai...
Jan 23, 2025
Edmonton Oil Kings and LPW Gear Up for 'Oil Rumble 2'
The Edmonton Oil Kings and the stars of Love Pro Wrestling are teaming up for 'Oil Rumble 2' inside Rogers Place, which will feature intense junior hockey and hard-hitting wrestling. Kevin Radomski, t...
Jan 23, 2025 Edmonton Oil Kings 'Oil Rumble 2' poster
Fort McMurray expresses interest in hosting 2027 Alberta 55+ Summer games
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is hoping to host the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games in 2027. Recently, Council approved setting aside $500,000 to host the games if the region's bid is success...
Jan 23, 2025
Alberta Blue Cross Indigenous Scholarship deadline is Jan. 31
Indigenous students in Alberta have the opportunity to apply for the Alberta Blue Cross scholarship, which closes Jan. 31. The Alberta Blue Cross Indigenous scholarship program offers nine scholarship...
Jan 23, 2025
Edmonton Transit set to adjust fare prices on February 1
Edmonton Transit Services announced that on February 1, transit fares will increase for most fare groups. The Edmonton City Council approved the fare adjustments as part of the 2023-26 Operating Budge...
Jan 22, 2025 Arc Card (Photo Credits - ETS)
$50,000 in stolen copper tubing recovered in Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray RCMP have laid charges after theft of copper tubing. According to Mounties, on Janurary 13, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a complaint of theft of copper tubing from a local business in ...
Jan 22, 2025
Billboard campaign launched in hopes of finding missing Indigenous woman
The Edmonton Police service is renewing calls for help in finding missing 40-year-old Indigenous woman Jeannine Ermineskin. EPS have partnered with the Native Counselling Services of Alberta, REACH Ed...
Jan 22, 2025
RCMP Launches 'Operation Cold Start' to Prevent Idling Vehicle Thefts
With temperatures plummeting and vehicles left idling to stay warm, the RCMP unveiled Operation Cold Start. From January 20 - 24, the proactive initiative aimed at curbing a surge in vehicle thefts du...
Jan 21, 2025 RCMP: file photo
