Category Archives: Local News
Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate shooting incident in Thickwood
A 23 year old old from Fort McMurray is facing charges after an early morning incident on Tuesday. At around 5am, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a suspicious person, poss...
Nov 26, 2024
Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies
The Alberta government says it will invest up to $50 million to support the creation of a first-in-Canada drilling test site to support technology development in the oil, gas, geothermal and lithium i...
Nov 26, 2024 An oil rig drills a well under moon light near Cremona, Alta., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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First Nations 'Leading the Way' Hosted inside Edmonton Convention Centre
The annual First Nations Leading the Way Gathering is underway at Edmonton Convention Centre from November 26-28 where First Nations from across Canada will gather and learn in moving beyond the India...
Nov 26, 2024 First Nations 'Leading the Way' event inside the Edmonton Convention Centre (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
FSCA Seeks Donations for Upcoming 'Gifts for Grandparents' in Red Deer
Family Services of Central Alberta (FSCA) Gifts for Grandparents returns to Red Deer, where community members can donate items to create gift packages that will be given to isolated seniors. Judy Scot...
Nov 26, 2024 Gifts for Grandparents Red Deer Gift Bags (Photo Credits - FSCA)
AMA releases tips for safe driving this winter
300 drivers in Edmonton reported a collision this past week following the massive snowfall in the city. Accident Support Services International received 282 crash reports including 11 hit and runs. Th...
Nov 26, 2024
Connor McDavid will receive golden stick for career milestone
The Edmonton Oilers will be celebrating their captain next week before they go against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Thursday, December 5, Connor McDavid will be presented a golden stick and a commemorat...
Nov 26, 2024
Parking ban issued in Grande Prairie following snowfall
Parking bans have been implemented on permanent snow routes and residential snow clearing started up on Monday, November 25th. Parking bans will restrict parking on permanent snow routes on Priority O...
Nov 25, 2024
Oilers beat NY Rangers 6-2
Vasily Podkolzin scored the game's first goal and Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist for the Oilers in a 6-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday Podkolzin was finally rewarded when h...
Nov 24, 2024 New York Rangers' Jacob Trouba (8) tries to defend against Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) during second period NHL action in Edmonton on Nov. 23.
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Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talks carry on over weekend
Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million parcels amid the ongoing strike that has effectively shut down the postal system for nine days compared with the same period of 2023....
Nov 23, 2024
Edmonton City Hall Unveils 'Hear Our Voices' Residential School Exhibit
The City of Edmonton is hosting the 'Hear Our Voices: Michel People and Residential School Survivors' exhibit inside City Hall that will be on display until March 2025. The exhibit tells the stories o...
Nov 22, 2024 'Hear Our Voices Michel People and Residential School Survivors Exhibit inside City Hall (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
