Category Archives: Local News
Letters to Santa will be delivered but he 'won't have time' to respond: Canada Post
Canada Post says letters destined for the North Pole will arrive by Christmas Eve as its operations resume, but Santa Claus "won't have time to respond" this year. The Santa letters program is back on...
Dec 19, 2024
Christmas Bureau of Edmonton Prepares Hampers to Support 55,000 Citizens
On December 20th, the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton is gearing up to distribute over 1,800 Hampers and over 10 thousand gift cards to Edmontonians in time for the holidays at the St. Francis of Assi El...
Dec 19, 2024 Edmonton Oilers Alumni creating hampers for the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
'Race did not play a part': Watchdog clears officers in arrest of Alberta chief
Alberta's police watchdog says there's no evidence an offence was committed when Mounties used force to arrest a prominent First Nation chief outside a Fort McMurray, Alta., casino in 2020. The Albert...
Dec 19, 2024
Phase 1 Parking Ban declared in Edmonton
After 10 to 15 cm of heavy snow fell in Edmonton, the city has declared it's seasonal parking ban on all major roads. The Phase 1 parking ban comes into effect on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7 a.m. and is ex...
Dec 19, 2024
Alberta's Nicole Bourque-Bouchier, Curler Kevin Martin named to the order of Canada
88 new appointees were announced this week for the Order of Canada, which "recognizes people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions" It is the hig...
Dec 18, 2024
Red Deer RCMP investigate Bomb Threats Targeting Schools
Red Deer RCMP are investigating a series of bomb threats that targeted three schools earlier this week. Between Dec. 15 and 16, administrators at St. Joseph's High School, St. Francis of Assisi...
Dec 18, 2024
Alexis Community Set to Host Annual Christmas Market
The Alexis Community Christmas Market is set to take place inside the Alexis Community Centre from December 21-22 where shoppers can support local entrepreneurs along with getting their Christmas shop...
Dec 18, 2024 Alexis Community Holiday Market
Lloydminster Gears Up for 10th Annual Parade of Lights Celebration
The Parade of Lights in Lloydminster is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary, as many floats will make their way through downtown with Christmas displays. Ryan Leblanc, Lloydminster Parade of Lights ...
Dec 18, 2024 Lloydminster Parade of Lights
Explosion at Old Strathcona Spirits Distillery
An explosion has occurred at a spirits distillery in Old Strathcona. Emergency crews were called to Strathcona Spirits Distillery in south Edmonton after reports of an explosion at around 10:16 a.m. a...
Dec 18, 2024 Courtesy of @EdmontonFire
Edmonton Elks new head coach Mark Kilam opens up in one-on-one interview
The good news keeps coming for the Green and Gold, as Mark Kilam has selected Edmonton as the next stop on his coaching journey. The University of Alberta graduate returns to Edmonton after spending t...
Dec 18, 2024
