Category Archives: Local News
RMWB RCMP Use Drone to track down Fleeing Driver
An RCMP drone played a pivotal role in the arrest of a man who fled from officers after evading a traffic stop early Saturday morning in Fort McMurray. Around 3:30 a.m., RCMP patrolling Tower Road att...
Jan 16, 2025
City of Edmonton activating cold weather response on Friday
The City of Edmonton will be activating their cold weather response on Friday at 9 a.m., as temperatures are expected to hit below -20C over the weekend. The response will be in effect until Tuesday m...
Jan 16, 2025
Lack of interpreter leads Alberta judge to throw deaf man's sex charges out of court
An Alberta judge has stayed sex charges against a deaf man because the courts couldn't find an interpreter to help him understand the legal proceedings. The three charges against 31-year-old Kendal Lo...
Jan 16, 2025
18th Annual Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival Set to Kick Off
Alberta Avenue is set to host Edmonton's first festival of the year with the return of Deep Freeze, a Byzantine Winter Festival that officially kicks off at noon on Saturday January 18th. The free, fu...
Jan 16, 2025 Ice sculptures are just one of many artist showcases at this year's festival
Man charged in connection with house fires in Fairview
One man has been charged in connection with multiple house fires in Fairview from last year. Emergency crews were called to the scene after fires broke out on 108 Avenue on April 25, 2024. On Tuesday,...
Jan 16, 2025
Alberta government launches new program monitoring repeat offenders
The Alberta government is implementing a new ankle monitoring program focused on repeat offenders. Through the program, offenders and accused who pose a public safety risk may be subject to 24-7 court...
Jan 16, 2025 The Alberta legislature in Edmonton THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Edmonton Elks reveal 2025 schedule
A new era of EE football begins Saturday, June 7 in Vancouver when the Edmonton Elks take on the B.C. Lions to open their 2025 Canadian Football League season. Edmonton's regular season opener was unv...
Jan 16, 2025
Snow Hauling continues in the MD of Greenview
The MD of Greenview will be conducting snow-hauling operations January 16 and 17. Crews will be hauling from the south side of Ridgevalley Arena from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days. Westbound lan...
Jan 16, 2025
Art Gallery of Grande Prairie Set to Unveil 'Faceless Doll Project' Exhibit
The 'Faceless Doll Project' began in June 2021 as a collaboration between the Pikiskwetan Mental Health program and the Wahkotowin Seniors program, initiated in response to the discovery of 215 unmark...
Jan 15, 2025 'The Faceless Doll' Project display inside the Grande Prairie Arts Gallery (Photo Submitted)
Thickwood apartment building fire leads to temporary evacuations of residents
On January 15, Regional Emergency Services firefighters in Fort McMurray responded to an apartment building fire in Thickwood at 421 Ross Haven Drive. The fire was reported before 11 a.m. Firef...
Jan 15, 2025
