Category Archives: Local News
Purolator and UPS pause shipments from couriers amid delivery backlog
With under three weeks to go until Christmas, Purolator and UPS are freezing shipments from some courier companies amid a growing backlog of deliveries amid the Canada Post Strike. Purolator said the ...
Dec 06, 2024
Lac La Biche Santa's Helpers Spreads Holiday Cheer with Annual Toy & Food Drive
The Lac La Biche Santa's Helpers is bringing holiday cheer to those in need with their annual toy and food drive across multiple store locations, in collaboration with the Lac La Biche Firefighters So...
Dec 06, 2024 Lac La Biche Santa's Helpers Donation box at the Bargain Store (Photo Submitted)
Tre Ford signs three year deal with Edmonton Elks
The Edmonton Elks have signed Canadian quarterback Tre Ford to a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season. After finishing his three-year rookie CFL deal, the 26-year-old signs a fresh mu...
Dec 06, 2024 courtesy : CFL
Can Man Dan Hosts Annual Toy and Food Drive
Can Man Dan Toy and Food Drive is underway at Toy's R Us at Gateway Boulevard in Edmonton. Dan Johnstone will camp in a box truck until 6 PM on December 8, with the goal of reaching 50,000 dollars wor...
Dec 06, 2024 Can Man Dan with CFWE's Daniel Barker-Tremblay at the Toy and Food Drive (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Edmonton Security guard found dead
Edmonton police are investigating the death of a 20-year-old security guard who was fatally shot early Friday in central Edmonton. Officers from the Downtown Branch responded to a report of gunfire at...
Dec 06, 2024
Fire destroys Fort McMurray home
Regional Emergency Services are investigating an early morning fire that caused serious damage to a home in downtown Fort McMurray. The fire on Thursday morning gave firefighters challenges that saw c...
Dec 06, 2024
Butterdome Craft Sale Showcases Local Artisans and Holiday Treasures
Alberta's largest craft show returns inside the University of Alberta's Butterdome for the annual craft sale, which is set to feature over 200 artisans from across Canada. Davis Ladouceur, organizer o...
Dec 05, 2024 Butterdome Craft Sale (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Woman arrested after Cold Lake abduction
A woman has been charged after allegedly trying to take a six-year-old girl from a Cold Lake restaurant. RCMP said the woman walked into the establishment on 50 Street on Tuesday just before 5 pm. All...
Dec 05, 2024
Salvation Army Kettles see Holiday Donation Surge Through tap Option
During the season of giving, the Salvation Army is seeing an uptick of donations through their 'Tap to Give' campaign at select Christmas Kettles. Major Al Hoeft, Divisional Secretary for Public Relat...
Dec 05, 2024 Salvation Army 'Tap to Give' Kettle (Photo Submitted)
Canada wide warrant issued for former Calgary Police Officer
Calgary Police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a former officer who used police resources to contact women for romantic relationships while on duty. 51 year old Brett Singer is now wanted on a C...
Dec 05, 2024
