Category Archives: Local News

Man facing drugs and weapons charges after failing to pay bus fare
A man is facing numerous charges related to guns and weapons after failing to pay his transit fare on Edmonton Transit. Edmonton Transit peace officers detained a man on Oct. 7 after failing to provid...
Oct 17, 2024

Northern Alberta 'shelter-in-place' order ends
A shelter in place order effecting parts of the Wabasca First Nation in northern Alberta late Wednesday night has ended. RCMP sent a release last night, investigating a firearms complaint in the area....
Digital News Oct 17, 2024

New primary care agency rolls out November 1 in Alberta
The Alberta government says long-term care and supportive living programs will no longer be under the purview of the provincial Health Ministry. Instead, Seniors and Social Services Mini...
Digital News Oct 16, 2024

Reach Edmonton's Resource Connect Links Community Members with Vital Support Services
Reach Edmonton's Resource Connect at the Commonwealth Recreation Centre hosted 130 exhibitors for residents to connect and explore opportunities within the city along with showcasing the non for profi...
Oct 16, 2024 Resource Connect at Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

ACFN Urban Job Fair Creates Opportunities for Indigenous Workforce Engagement
The ACFN Urban Job Fair and Conference took place inside the Edmonton Convention Centre where over 40 exhibitors connected with job seekers and those interested in post-secondary education, along with...
Oct 16, 2024 ACFN Urban Job Fair and Conference (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Chiefs in Calgary to start voting on child welfare reform agreement
A landmark $47.8 billion dollar child welfare reform agreement with Ottawa is in the works today with First Nations chiefs gathering in Calgary. The deal guideline happened earlier this year in July b...
Digital News Oct 16, 2024

Grocery prices continue to rise
For the second straight month, grocery prices in our country rose faster than the inflation rate. Beef is significantly pricier than it was last year, which may be no shocker to shoppers. Fresh and fr...
Digital News Oct 15, 2024

Bonnyville RCMP arrest man after foot pursuit
Bonnyville Mounties arrested a man who had been serving federal time and was released on parole. While out on parole, 31 year old Craig Alook re-offended and a Canada-wide warrant was called out for h...
Digital News Oct 15, 2024

St. Albert to rename neighbourhood founded by a Residential School creator
An application is in the works to remove the name of Grandin neighbourhood, located in St. Albert. Spokesperson Cory Sinclair confirmed via email October 8th that the administration is reviewing the a...
Digital News Oct 15, 2024

Grande Prairie Prepares Drop & Swap at Muskoseepi Park for Waste Reduction Week
Residents within the City of Grande Prairie are encouraged to gather and to drop off clean previous loved clothing at the Ernie Raybourne Pavilion in Muskoseepi Park from October 16-18th. Kierstyn Ott...
Oct 15, 2024 Grande Prairie Drop and Swap










