Category Archives: Local News
Canada ordered to address Jordan's Principle backlog, find new solutions
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered Canada to address a backlog of requests under Jordan's Principle which is meant to ensure First Nations children don't wait to receive assistance ...
Nov 22, 2024
Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for most of Central & Southern Alberta
Most of Central & Southern Alberta, including The City of Edmonton & Calgary are under snowfall warnings on Friday. According to Environment Canada, there will be a significant amount of snow ...
Nov 22, 2024
Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no-fault claims
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is making major changes to auto insurance, including allowing rate hikes and switching to a predominantly no-fault claims model. Under the new system...
Nov 21, 2024
Edmonton Oil Kings Gear Up for Annual Teddy Bear Toss Game
The Edmonton Oil Kings Annual Teddy Bear Toss is set to return to Rogers Place on November 24th when they are set to take on the Red Deer Rebels. For the first time ever, the Edmonton Oil Kings unveil...
Nov 21, 2024 Edmonton Oil Kings wearing their Teddy Bear Toss Jerseys (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Federal Government plans to give $250 cheques to millions of Canadians, cut GST over holidays on select items
Ottawa plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off some items just in time for Christmas and send cheques to millions of Canadians this spring. The GST break would begin Dec. 14 and end...
Nov 21, 2024
Edmonton and Calgary drivers encouraged to use caution while driving today
Albertan's are feeling the first real effects of this years winter with heavy snow in both Edmonton and Calgary overnight, leaving covered roads and slick conditions. The snowfall is part of a weather...
Nov 21, 2024
Fort McMurray teen dies in car crash
A Fort McMurray boy has tragically passed away from a fatal collision west of Athabasca. Athabasca RCMP says they received reports of a crash on Nov. 18 at around 6:30 p.m. on Highway 2 near Range Roa...
Nov 21, 2024
Grande Prairie RCMP searching for missing teenager
RCMP in Grande Prairie have reached out to the public in hopes of finding a missing 16 year old girl. Police says Arianna Wark was last seen in Grande Prairie on Monday, November 18. According to RCMP...
Nov 21, 2024
Grande Prairie RCMP hosting town hall sessions
The Grande Prairie RCMP are inviting residents down to attend town halls to discuss multiple subjects such as crime, public safety and policing issues. The town halls will run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m....
Nov 21, 2024
Hope Mission Urges Donors to Give Online or In-Person Amid Canada Post Strikes
Hope Mission in Edmonton and Calgary are urging donors to donate online, in-person or over the phone as the Canada Post Strike halts mail delivery. Kevin Wiebe, Donor Relations Manager at Hope Mission...
Nov 20, 2024
