Category Archives: Local News
Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate theft of tools
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a report of stolen Milwaukee power and hand tools and are requesting assistance from the public to identify the two suspects involved. Between approxi...
Jul 29, 2024
RDNFS new Executive Director talks goals and objectives for the organization
Nadette Agecoutay was sworn in as the Red Deer Native Friendship Society's executive director on July 1. She had previously served as the director of programs at RDNFS for 13 years. Agecoutay primaril...
Jul 29, 2024
Rainy weekend helps firefights extinguish multiple fires in the province
Alberta Wildfire released encouraging news related to the many wildfires across the province. After getting lots of rain, good progress had been made on dozens of fires scattered across Alberta. On Su...
Jul 29, 2024
Edmonton Elks Honor Indigenous Culture in 3rd Annual Celebration Game
On July 28, the third Annual Edmonton Elks Indigenous Celebration Game took place at Commonwealth Stadium as they faced the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, with the full coverage of the game conducted in ...
Jul 28, 2024 Cree Broadcaster Wayne Jackson (Left) and Jacob Leblanc (Right) in the booth covering the Edmonton Elks Indigenous Celebration Game (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Parks Canada official says wildfire in Jasper National Park could burn for months
A wildfire that's destroyed hundreds of structures in the town of Jasper and continues to burn out-of-control in the national park could still be burning months from now. "This fire is the larg...
Jul 27, 2024 A small pile of burnt cars in Jasper, Alta., on Friday July 26, 2024. Wildfires encroaching into the townsite of Jasper forced an evacuation of the national park and have destroyed over 300 of the town's approximately 1100 structures, mainly impacting residential areas. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken
Highway 956 connecting Fort McMurray to Saskatchewan nears completion
An all-weather road connecting La Loche Saskatchewan to Fort McMurray is still on track. The project, which was initially announced in 2005, broke ground on the Saskatchewan side in 2007 and ha...
Jul 27, 2024
SCARS Faces Critical Shortages: Adoptions and Food Donations Needed
The Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) is sounding the alarm as it faces unprecedented challenges. Overcrowding and dwindling resources have put the organization in a dire situation, u...
Jul 26, 2024 Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (Photo Credits - SCARS)
Premiere Danielle Smith visits Jasper to see the devastation first hand, evacuation financial relief available
The town of Jasper seen a tour of the devastation by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith this afternoon to get an in-person look at the brutal aftermath of the wildfires that destroyed much of the resort t...
Jul 26, 2024
6 more arrests in 'Project Gaslight' arson extortion case, police looking for leader
Six more people are facing numerous charges in an ongoing investigation related to the ongoing arson extortion series that has plagued the south Asian community in Edmonton. A total of 40 incidents ar...
Jul 26, 2024
Kikino Metis Settlement Gears up for 34th Annual Rodeo
From the fast paced Pony Chuckwagon Races to the Indian Relay and live entertainment, the 34th Annual Kikino Cultural Celebrations Days returns to the Silver Birch Resort for August 16-18. Lee ...
Jul 26, 2024 Saddle Broc Rider in a Rodeo
