Category Archives: Local News
Ottawa announces GST rebate boost to counter high cost of groceries
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a 25 per cent hike to the GST credit to help lower-income consumers deal with the high cost of groceries across the country. Branded as the "Canada Groceries a...
Jan 26, 2026
U of A Students' Union Set to Kick Off 5th Annual Indigenous Celebration Week
The University of Alberta ( U of A) is kicking off its Indigenous Celebration Week on campus, highlighting Indigenous culture, language and teachings through till January 29. Kaylynn Goodrunning, Indi...
Jan 26, 2026
Assembly of First Nations warns members to be cautious in U.S.
The Assembly of First Nations has issued a Travel Advisory to those considering crossing the U.S. border. The advisory states that reports have been heard that some First Nation citizens "have been su...
Jan 24, 2026
Stay a town or become a city? Sylvan Lake weighing the pros and cons
An Alberta town is once again thinking about becoming a city and the obstacles in its way - including a road. Officials in Sylvan Lake, 160 kilometres south of Edmonton, unanimously asked town staff l...
Jan 24, 2026
New Sports and Recreation Centre to Open Up in Edmonton on January 27
The Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre will open to the public on January 27. The centre offers a range of amenities for everyone to enjoy. Brad Badger, the Director of Physical Activity and...
Jan 23, 2026 The newly built Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre in Edmonton (Photo Credits- Jackson Fontaine)
330 Alberta Athletes set to compete at 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Yukon
330 Alberta athletes will travel to Whitehorse to compete in the 2026 Arctic Winter Games (AWG), running March 8-15, that will feature over 20 sport competitions, and culture intertwined throughout th...
Jan 23, 2026
2 Earthquakes Strike Near Grande Cache
Two earthquakes struck North Western Alberta on Friday morning, Earthquakes Canada confirms. The earthquakes struck about 70 kilometres from Grande Gache at 9:32 a.m. and 10 a.m., respectively, and me...
Jan 23, 2026
Royal Canadian Air Force helicopters set to depart Edmonton for Alaska training mission
Next week, Six Royal Canadian Air Force helicopters are scheduled to travel from Edmonton to Fort Wainwright as part of a multinational Arctic training exercise. According to a Canadian Armed Forces n...
Jan 23, 2026
2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts gets underway Friday in Ontario
The first draw at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts will start today at 5 p.m. Alberta time in Mississauga, Ontario.The opening set of games will see Kerri Einarson's Team Canada play Yukon. Einarson'...
Jan 23, 2026
Canadian Native Friendship Centre Collecting Formal Wear Donations for Graduates
The Canadian Native Friendship Centre is seeking formal wear donations to help students in grades 6, 9, 12, and University prepare for graduation. Loni Pruden, Community Services Manager with the Cana...
Jan 23, 2026
