Category Archives: Local News

New trial date set for O'Chiese First Nation man charged in traffic stop
A new trial date has been scheduled for one of three people initially charged in a traffic stop on the O'Chiese First Nation that police say turned up drugs, cash, cell phones and a loaded gun....
Digital News Aug 21, 2024

Goodfish Lake man faces charges following incident at Kikino Rodeo
On August 17, 2024, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Lac La Biche RCMP received a report of suspicious behavior at the Kikino Rodeo near the Silver Birch Resort. Witnesses described a male wa...
Digital News Aug 21, 2024

Local Fire Departments Gear Up for Fort McMurray Fire Fit Car Wash
The Fort McMurray Fire Fit Fundraiser Car Wash is calling all Wood Buffalo community members to head on down and support their local firefighters in competition at McDonald Island Park on Augus...
Aug 21, 2024 Fort McMurray Fire Fit Poster (Photo Submitted)

Alexander First Nation's Treaty Week Hosts Community Health Fair
From August 19th-22nd, Alexander First Nation is hosting their Treaty Week Celebrations, along with hosting their 32 Annual Health Fair that provides community members with Alexander First Nation serv...
Aug 21, 2024 Alexander First Nation Treaty Week Health Fair (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Epcor partners with Boyle Street for fundraising campaign
Epcor Energy has partnered with Boyle Street Community Services to help fundraise for their new facility. Until mid-October, Epcor will match every dollar donated to the Build with Boyle Legacy Campai...
Digital News Aug 21, 2024

ALIGN hosts Empowering Futures: A Gathering for Indigenous Child Welfare Sovereignty in September
The ALIGN Association of Community Services has been awarded a grant from the University of Manitoba's National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to host Empowering Futures: A Gathering for Indigeno...
Digital News Aug 21, 2024

Suspect assaults EPS officer and attempts to steal cruiser
One man is facing multiple charges after and Edmonton Police officer was assaulted and the man tried to steal a police cruiser. On Monday, Aug. 19 at approximately 8:20 a.m. officers responded to the ...
Aug 21, 2024

Trudeau says a solution is in 'best interest of both sides' as rail shutdown looms
Coming to a mutually agreed upon deal and a timely solution is in the best interest of both parties as a nationwide railway shutdown looms. This according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canada's le...
Aug 21, 2024 Freight railway cars at a railway station

Snake strikes spike as roadkill numbers in Alberta trend upward
Provincial data suggests Alberta's roadkill numbers are soaring, with snakes hit particularly hard last year. Alberta Wildlife Watch says almost 400 snake carcasses were reported to it in 2023....
Digital News Aug 21, 2024

Nominate outstanding community members for Council's Excellence Awards in Wood Buffalo
Help recognize and thank outstanding people in your community by nominating them for Council's Excellence Awards. The awards acknowledge community champions, young achievers, and real-li...
Digital News Aug 21, 2024
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