Category Archives: Local News

EPS Hosts 'Hand in Hand' Event at Boyle Street Education Centre to Foster Reconciliation
The Edmonton Police Service held the 'Hand in Hand - A Step towards Reconciliation event at Boyle Street Education Centre for students and staff on recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconcilia...
Sep 26, 2024 EPS Hand in Hand - A Step towards Reconciliation at Boyle Street Education Centre (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

National Truth & Reconciliation day events scheduled for Sept 30 in Red Deer
The Red Deer Native Friendship Society is hosting an "Honouring the Children Feast and Blanket Exercise" on September 30 at Fort Normandeau. At 9 a.m. there will be a Kairos blanket exer...
Digital News Sep 26, 2024

Chief Vern Janvier found not guilty of sexual assault
Following a lengthy trial, Chief of the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation Vern Janvier has been found not guilty of sexual assault and breach of trust with the crown dropping the extortion charge. Wood B...
Digital News Sep 26, 2024

Edmonton Oil Kings home opener is coming up around the corner
The Edmonton Oil Kings will be kicking off their home opener Saturday September 28th with a rare matinee to ensure all family's can watch some high level WHL action. As prices skyrocket across the cou...
Digital News Sep 26, 2024

ALERT in Grande Prairie seize 19 firearms, charge two
Grande Prairie ALERT seized 19 weapons after an alleged break and enter. ALERT charged two suspects on September 11th after a lengthy investigation and charge approval process. The attempted break and...
Digital News Sep 26, 2024

Assault in Wetaskiwin shelter leads to attempted murder charge
Charges have been laid in an incident from last month that seriously injured a man at the Hope Mission shelter in Wetaskiwin. On August 13, emergency crews were called to the shelter for a report of a...
Brooklin Brittain Sep 25, 2024

I.AM Collective Gears Up for Healing Medicine Alberta Culture Days
The Indigenous Artist Market Collective (I.AM Collective) is set to host the Ntawihowin Healing Medicine Alberta Culture Days inside the Alberta Avenue Community Centre from September 27-28 that will ...
Sep 25, 2024 I.AM Collective Logo (Photo Credits - I.AM Collective)

Those in need have new access to services by Northgate Mall
An all in one centre for those in need has opened near Northgate Mall. The C5 Northgate Hub is a collaboration of 5 agencies: Terra Centre for Teen Parents, Norwood Child and Family Resource Center, B...
Digital News Sep 25, 2024

Indigenous health info available at Fort McMurray fair
Fort McMurray & Area residents are invited to learn more about local Indigenous health and public health services at a health information fair later this week. The free Alberta Health Servi...
Digital News Sep 24, 2024

Edmonton Public Schools renames Prince Charles School to Awâsis Waciston School
The Edmonton Public Schools announced the renaming of the Prince Charles School to Awsis Waciston School (Cree for Child's Nest). All students attending the school are enrolled in the Awsis program, w...
Sep 24, 2024 Prince Charles School now known as Awâsis Waciston School (Photo Submitted)










