Category Archives: Local News

Albertans can book appointments for flu, COVID-19 and RSV immunizations
Albertans are now able to book appointments for flu, COVID-19 and RSV immunizations. Starting Monday, Albertans can book appointments against fall respiratory viruses by calling Health Link at 811, on...
Brooklin Brittain Oct 07, 2024

RCMP arrest 4 of 5 following John D'Or Prairie kidnapping
A kidnapping victim was found by police during a traffic stop in northern Alberta earlier this month. RCMP have arrested four of the five suspects involved in the crime. Crews attempted to stop a vehi...
Digital News Oct 07, 2024

Westlock man facing child pornography charges
A Westlock man is facing several charges related to child pornography. 34 year old Steven Hoevers was arrested after RCMP and the Northern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) searched his p...
Digital News Oct 07, 2024

4.1 magnitude earthquake felt near Grande Cache
Residents in the Grande Cache area may have felt seismic activity on Sunday October 6th. Shortly before 8:30am, Earthquakes Canada says a 4.1 magnitude quake shook the area. There have been no reports...
Digital News Oct 07, 2024

RCMP lift shelter in place order for Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement
On Sunday night, a shelter in place was enacted at 9:01pm due to RCMP investigating reports of a possible active shooter at Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement. At 9:35pm, Police said the situation w...
Digital News Oct 06, 2024

Sisters in Spirit Day vigil and community event held at City Hal
The City of Edmonton and Esquao, the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW), hosted a gathering and commemorative event at City Hall this afternoon in recognition of Sisters in Spiri...
Digital News Oct 04, 2024

Police search property near Valleyview as part of alleged drug lab
Police are examining a property north of Edmonton as part of an investigation into what could be a drug manufacturing lab. Officials say the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) and RCMP are ...
Digital News Oct 03, 2024 credit: ALERT

Barrhead, Fort McMurray on list to get school upgrades
Projects in smaller communities are slated on an early funding list under a multi-billion-dollar program to slow down overcrowding in provincial schools. Alberta Education released a list that says th...
Digital News Oct 03, 2024

More doctors to be hired in Hinton after shortage
Alberta Health Services is trying to bring more doctors to Hinton after several interruptions at their healthcare centre this year. The Hinton Healthcare Centre had interruptions at its ER department ...
Digital News Oct 03, 2024

Three Northern Alberta Indigenous leaders accuse Ottawa of environmental cover up
Indigenous communities in Northern Alberta say the federal government kept crucial information covered up regarding a contaminated dock site in their community. Leadership of the Athabasca Chip...
Digital News Oct 02, 2024 Chief Allan Adam, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation










