Category Archives: Local News

Fort McMurray RCMP Investigate gunshots in the Downtown area
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a shooting that took place Thursday night in Fort McMurray. mounties were called to a backyard on Clark Crescent, where three gunshots were reportedly...
Digital News Aug 23, 2024

Icefields Parkway reopens to traffic : Parks Canada
One of Canada's most scenic highways has reopened as the wildfire in Jasper National Park continues to be held. Jane Park, incident commander with Parks Canada, says Highway 93, also known as t...
Digital News Aug 23, 2024 File Photo

City of Leduc hosts Treaty 6 Day celebrations
Dozens of residents gathered in the Leduc Recreation Centre to stand in solidarity with Treaty 6 Day. August 23rd marks an important occasion for the Edmonton area as it is Treaty 6 Recognition Day. E...
Digital News Aug 23, 2024

Police respond to allegations of man being drugged during Edmonton marathon
The Edmonton Police Service has responded to allegations of a man being drugged suring a marathon that took place last weekend in the cities river valley. The mans response to being charged has gone v...
Aug 23, 2024 Edmontonmarathon.ca

Whooping cough outbreak declared in Maskwacis
Maskwacis has declared a whooping cough outbreak. The Nation said Friday it comes amid a higher number of cases than usual. Whooping cough can occur at any age, but Public Health said it is ver...
Digital News Aug 23, 2024

Ponoka Connects Job Fair Brings Opportunities to Local Job Seekers
The Ponoka Connects Regional Job Fair was held inside the Ponoka Arena Complex where many community members came together for job opportunities and a free BBQ with proceeds going towards the Ponoka Yo...
Aug 22, 2024 Ponoka Chamber of Commerce all smiles at the Regional Job Fair

A&W Canada hosts annual 'Burgers to Beat MS Day
Since 2008, A&W has partnered with MS Canada for 'Burgers to Beat MS Day'. $2 from every Teen Burger sold will go to support Canadians living with MS. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in ...
Digital News Aug 22, 2024

43rd annual Edmonton International Fringe Festival bringing best energy in years: Murray Utas
Over the weekend, Old Strathcona closed most of their streets for the annual International Fringe Festival. The yearly event provides Edmontonians with the opportunity to experience live music, street...
Digital News Aug 22, 2024

National rail shutdown begins as employees locked out at both major Canadian railways
In a first for Canada, freight traffic on its two largest railways has simultaneously ground to a halt, threatening to upend supply chains trying to move forward from pandemic-related disruptio...
Digital News Aug 22, 2024 Canadian National Railway trains pass through Toronto on Tuesday October 18, 2011. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

Residents in Fort Chipewyan will soon have access to a new creative hub
The Mikisew Cree First Nation Education Authority, Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network, and Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism are launching a makerspace ...
Digital News Aug 22, 2024
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