Category Archives: Local News

Jasper residents can register for tour of townsite
Jasper residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed by an out-of-control wildfire will be able to view the devastation first-hand as bus tours through the Alberta town begin Sunday. Emergenc...
Digital News Aug 03, 2024

Craig MacTavish and Randy Gregg to be honoured this upcoming season
The Edmonton Oilers have announced that former players Craig MacTavish and Randy Gregg will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame during the 2024 season. The team made the announcement on Thursday ...
Aug 02, 2024

RCMP search for naked man baring all to Kananaskis campers
Alberta RCMP continue to search for a man who has 'bared all' in recent weeks. The naked man has been observed by numerous campers in the Kananaskis area multiple times over the last month and thus fa...
Aug 02, 2024

Former historic museum building facing demolition
A neighborhood in Edmonton's downtown is about to get greener as a historic building overlooking the North Saskatchewan River is facing demolition. The former Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton's Glenor...
Aug 02, 2024 credit: Kurt Bauschardt

Protecting yourself against forest fire smoke during wildfire season
There are currently 116 active wildfires in the province of Alberta and with those fires, thick clouds of smoke drift thousands of kilometers away from their source. These thick layers of smoke also c...
Aug 01, 2024 Photo of person wearing a mask outside due to poor air quality

Wetaskiwin RCMP arrest man in relation to stolen truck after chase
A Maskwacis man is facing numerous charges stemming from a stolen vehicle recovery. On July 22, 2024, Wetaskiwin RCMP located a Ford F150 reported stolen from Edmonton. While officers were covertly fo...
Aug 01, 2024

One dead, 50 injured after tent collapses at Buddhist meditation centre near Westlock
One person is dead and more than 50 injured following an adverse weather incident which took place at a Buddhist meditation centre Wednesday night in a community northwest of Edmonton. According to We...
Aug 01, 2024 📷 Wayne Arm - Facebook

Reflecting on first ever Miss Indigenous Canada pageant
The First Miss Indigenous Canada wrapped up as a over all success with 350 people in attendance and over four thousand people tuned in online as various Indigenous community were represented at the pa...
Jul 31, 2024 Photo of 2024 Miss Indigenous Canada Jessica McKenzie

Canadian Blood Services say they need more Canadians to donate
Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is reaching out to the public in hopes of fighting the blood and plasma shortages. According to a statement from the organization, hospitals demands for blood and blood p...
Digital News Jul 31, 2024

Remembering Black Friday 37 years ago in Edmonton
Today marks a sombre day in Edmonton's history. It's been 37 years since Black Friday. Nearly 30 people were killed on July 31, 1987 when an F-4 tornado ripped through the Edmonton area. It was...
Digital News Jul 31, 2024










