Category Archives: Local News
Four houses in northeast Edmonton fire including one occupied
Edmonton Firefighters combatted blazes at four separate houses in northeast Edmonton on Thursday night, including one that was occupied. Thick plumes of smoke could be seen from Anthony Henday traffic...
Jul 26, 2024 📷 Sheila Latawiec - Facebook
Lac La Biche Summer Days Announces New Event Location
From pancake breakfasts to rides at the Midway and a new location, the 2024 Lac La Biche Summer Days returns for August 2-5th. Lac La Biche Summer Days announced their new event location will b...
Jul 25, 2024 Lac La Biche Summer Days Logo (Photo Credits - Lac La Biche County)
Wildfire tears through Jasper, leaving extensive damage
Alberta's Jasper National Park and it's townsite is facing an uphill battle after two wildfires raced into the community Wednesday night causing extensive damage. Parks Canada says the fire has caused...
Jul 25, 2024
Edmonton fire crews to assist in Jasper fires
The City of Edmonton is stepping up in a time of need when it comes to helping their provincial neighbors. Edmonton Fire and Rescue Services are deploying resources and equipment to support the ongoin...
Jul 25, 2024 Courtesy of @EdmontonFire
Aboriginal Alert shares Awareness of Missing Aboriginal People at Indigenous Experience
The Indigenous Experience inside the Edmonton Expo Centre in Hall E hosted various booths throughout K-Days, with one of the tables featuring the Aboriginal Alert. Dan Martel, founder of the Ab...
Jul 25, 2024 Dan Martel, founder of the Aboriginal Alert at the Indigenous Experience at K-Days (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
3 Albertans set to compete this weekend at Miss Indigenous Canada pageant
26 women from across Canada are competing at this year's Miss Indigenous Canada pageant in Ontario this weekend. Three contestants are from Alberta, including Meghan Breen (Sturgeon County), My...
Jul 24, 2024
Jasper wildfires growing, menacing historic Alberta townsite from two directions
Fueled by whipping winds, fires in Jasper National Park bore down from two directions Wednesday on the historic Rocky Mountain townsite of Jasper. Parks Canada said a wildfire to the north was ...
Jul 24, 2024 A reception centre is readied for wildfire evacuees forced from Jasper National Park in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Some residents of Jasper National Park who were trapped in traffic for hours while evacuating due to wildfires say they are feeling relieved they've found safety. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Edmonton Oilers hire Stan Bowman as general manager
The Edmonton Oilers hired former Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman as general manager and vice president of hockey operations on July 24. Bowman who spent 20 seasons with the Chicago Blac...
Jul 24, 2024
Entwistle Gears up for 38th Annual Rodeo
From Saddle Bronc to Bareback and Bull riding, the 38th Annual Entwistle Rodeo is set for July 26-28th. CFWE spoke with Rob Sutherland, president of the Entwistle Rodeo, as he says it's a bless...
Jul 23, 2024 Saddle Broc Rider in a Rodeo
The RMWB adopts three additional Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has adopted three additional Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. Call 45, 69 and 93 with the goal of advancing Truth and Reconciliation in the Fort McMu...
Jul 23, 2024
