Category Archives: Local News
Edmonton Oilers preparing for tough matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning
The Edmonton Oilers will look to maintain their hot streak when one of the leagues best in Tampa Bay comes into town. Edmonton won't get much of a break either with games against the white hot Minneso...
Dec 10, 2024
Worlds largest AI data centre to be built near Grande Prairie
The worlds largest Artificial Intelligence data centre will be built in the Municipal District of Greenview, southeast of Grande Prairie. The new centre will cost $70 billion. Wonder Valley will be lo...
Dec 10, 2024
Super-heavy load affects travel in northeast Alberta
A super-heavy load is making its way from Edmonton to Fort McMurray this week. The move is expected to cause significant traffic disruptions along the route which includes Highway 63. This super-heavy...
Dec 09, 2024
Canada Post warns no end in sight for strike
As the Canada Post strike involving more than 55,000 workers neared the end of its 25th day, the postal service warned that a speedy resolution is unlikely. In a statement Monday, Canada Post said the...
Dec 09, 2024
Hope Mission to Serve Christmas Banquet for Edmonton's Vulnerable Citizens
Hope Mission will open its doors for the first of its annual Christmas banquets for Edmonton's most vulnerable neighbors. More than 600 hungry and hurting guests are expected to attend at the downtown...
Dec 09, 2024 Hope Mission citizen in Edmonton enjoying his Christmas dinner (Photo Credits - Hope Mission)
Tre Ford extension hopes to serve as winning mentality for Elks
After signing a three year contract extension last week to remain with the "Green n Gold" quarterback Tre Ford spoke to media discussing his extension. After finishing his three-year rookie CFL deal, ...
Dec 09, 2024
Edmonton Food Bank searching for more donations
As the festive month continues, Edmonton's Food Bank says it's behind on it's donations for their Holiday Campaign. In October, the food bank served more than 47,000 people through its hamper program....
Dec 09, 2024 Milk crates at Edmonton's Food Bank (Photo credits - Ryan Hunt)
Samson Cree Nation Food Bank Gears up for Charity Checkstop to Aid Community
The Samson Cree Nation Food Bank will host their annual Charity Checkstop on December 10 from 9-3 PM, to support community members in need with food hampers in time for the holidays. Janet Swampy, Man...
Dec 09, 2024 Samson Cree Nation Food Bank Charity Checkstop logo (Photo Submitted)
Edmonton police investigating after infant found dead in parking lot
EPS are investigating the death of an infant discovered in a shopping centre parking lot. Officers were called to the scene in south Edmonton on Saturday around 2:15 p.m. in the area of Parsons Road a...
Dec 08, 2024 Edmonton Police Service cruiser. File photo.
20-year old student working as security guard shot dead in Edmonton
Two people face murder charges in the death of an Edmonton security guard who was patrolling a downtown apartment building. Police say Harshandeep Singh, 20, was unresponsive when he was located by of...
Dec 07, 2024
