Category Archives: Local News

Suspect charged with attempted murder, unlawful confinement after shelter in place in County of Wetaskiwin
A 34-year-old man has been arrested by RCMP following an alleged shoot out and shelter in place in the County of Wetaskiwin that was issued on Dec. 30. That day, Wetaskiwin RCMP received a repo...
Digital News Jan 05, 2025

Alberta Geographical Names Web Map goes live
The Alberta Geographical Names Web Map is here to inspire your curiosity, allowing you to explore our province right from your home! This easy-to-use online map shares stories from the diverse culture...
Digital News Jan 04, 2025

RMWB firefighters respond to fire at Keyano College townhouse unit
Regional Emergency Services firefighters in Fort McMurray responded to an early morning fire at Keyano College's Riedel complex townhouse unit on Friday morning. Three pumper trucks and crews, ...
Digital News Jan 03, 2025

City of Edmonton to Host MMIR Gathering to Spotlight Awareness and Action
From January 9-10, the City of Edmonton will host the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Gathering at the Edmonton Inn and Conference Centre. The gathering will feature panel discussions, guest...
Jan 03, 2025 MMIR Gathering

Northern Alberta expected to see extreme cold conditions
Most of central and northern Alberta will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as wind chill values will be close to -40 over the weekend. The weather office says wind chills will be moderate as temperatu...
Digital News Jan 03, 2025

Athabasca RCMP Recover Millions in Stolen Property, Charge Local Man
Athabasca RCMP have uncovered what they believe to be a chop shop containing millions of dollars worth of stolen vehicles and equipment. The discovery followed a report from a victim whose vehi...
Digital News Jan 02, 2025

Parking ban coming to Fort McMurray following snowfall
Wood Buffalo residents are expected to see 'no parking' signs from January 3rd to January 5th as snow removal continues on primary, secondary and tertiary streets. The classification and priority of r...
Digital News Jan 02, 2025

Service distruptions in Lac La Biche emergency department
The William J. Cadzow Healthcare Centre in Lac La Biche will be without onsite physican coverage from January 3rd to 10th. According to AHS, the healthcare centre was unable to secure physician covera...
Brooklin Brittain Jan 02, 2025

City of Grande Prairie transitioning to Municipal Police service
Grande Prairie's transition towards having its own municipal police continues, with five Grande Prairie Police Service members joining the RCMP detachment. Four will serve as general duty police offic...
Digital News Jan 01, 2025

RCMP to Conduct Check Stops Across Alberta for Safe New Year's Eve Celebrations
As Albertans prepare to ring in the New Year, the RCMP is ramping up efforts to keep the roads safe. Officers will be conducting check stops across the province, targeting impaired driving and ensurin...
Dec 31, 2024 RCMP: file photo










