Category Archives: Local News
Third vehicle in as many days falls through Sylvan Lake
Since December 28th, three different vehicles have fallen through the ice at Sylvan Lake, including two over the weekend and a third on Monday morning. While there have been no reports of injuries at ...
Dec 31, 2024
Wetaskiwin dealt with 'Shelter-In-Place' Monday night
Police in Wetaskiwin asked people within the community to shelter in place as crews dealt with an incident. Wetaskiwin RCMP advised people living along Township Road 441 between Range Road 224 and Hig...
Dec 31, 2024
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road increased to 15,000 kilograms
The load limit on the winter road between Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan has been increased to 15,000 kilograms. The increase means larger vehicles, including fuel trucks, will begin using the route...
Dec 30, 2024
Lloydminster Public Library Set to Host Noon New Year's Eve Celebration
The Lloydminster Public Library is set to host it's Noon New Year's Eve Party for families in the community to ring in 2025 with games and activities for everyone to enjoy. Kirsten Hnatow, assistant d...
Dec 30, 2024 Lloydminster Noon New Year Party Poster
Serious two vehicle collision closes highway near Redwater
A stretch of highway south of Redwater is closed Monday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision. RCMP said the serious collision occurred on Highway 38 near Township Road 570 about seven kilometre...
Dec 30, 2024
Man suspected of killing wife, father-in-law in Calgary found dead outside city
A man wanted in a double homicide in Calgary was found dead in an area outside the city, police said Monday. An emergency alert was issued in the afternoon for 38-year-old Benedict Kaminski, describin...
Dec 30, 2024
Grande Prairie Set to Ring in 2025 at Muskoseepi Park
The City of Grande Prairie is gearing up to ring in 2025 with the New Year's Evening Out at Muskoseepi Park which will feature fireworks, wagon rides, hot chocolate, and snowshoeing. Noah Batt, event ...
Dec 30, 2024 City of Grande Prairie New Year's Eve-ning Out Poster (Photo Credits - City of Grande Prairie)
Fort McMurray Gears Up for 'The Craze' New Year's Eve Celebration
Fort McMurray's annual free family-fun New Year's Eve Celebration 'The Craze' is returning to McDonald Island Park on December 31, 2025. Theresa Wells, Manager of Communications and stakeholders for t...
Dec 30, 2024 'The Craze' Logo
RCMP issue warning after 2 vehicles fall through ice at Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake RCMP is warning residents and visitors about dangerous ice conditions on Sylvan Lake after two vehicles broke through the ice earlier today. No injuries have been reported from the two veh...
Dec 29, 2024
St Paul RCMP investigating Christmas Day Fire
On December 25 at 2:31 PM, the St. Paul Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire located in the 5000 Block of 47 Avenue, where fire was found coming from a basement window. 25 firefighte...
Dec 27, 2024
