Category Archives: Local News

Lac La Biche Portage College to Host Chinese National Hockey Team Games
The Portage College Voyageurs in Lac La Biche will host back-to-back exhibition games against the Chinese Men's Hockey team on January 23-24 at the Bold Centre, as part of a tour making stops across A...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 19, 2026

4th Annual YMM Digital Art Exhibit at the Fort McMurray International Airport
YMM Digital Art Exhibit is happening on February 3, 2026 at the Fort McMurray International Airport featuring artists' Alexandra Kavanagh, Carmen Wells, and Crystal Lee Clark. This years theme is call...
Johanna Luna Jan 19, 2026 Source: Protector of the Plains by Carmen Wells Art

Annual Flying Canoe Volant Festival Coming Back to Edmonton
The 14th Annual Flying Canoe Volant Winter Festival will take place at Mill Creek Ravine from January 28 to 31. The festival celebrates the stories of French-Canadian, First Nations, and Mtis cultures...
Jackson Fontaine Jan 19, 2026

Funding announced for expansion at Alberta Children's Hospital
Alberta's government is investing $2 million, matched by the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation, to plan an expanded inpatient tower and a new research centre. The investments are expected to incr...
Darrell Stranger Jan 19, 2026 Courtesy: AHS

5 year old Girl dead following crash involving stolen truck near Cold Lake
Mounties say a five-year-old girl was killed and three others sent to hospital after a crash involving a stolen pickup truck in eastern Alberta. RCMP Supt. Anthony Hanson says the crash happened Tuesd...
Digital News Jan 15, 2026

Fort Chipewyan RCMP investigate firearms complaint, suspect charged
A 40 year old man is in police custody after an incident in Fort Chipewyan. According to Mounties, on Jan. 11, 2026, at approximately 2:48a.m., Fort Chipewyan RCMP were conducting patrols on McDermot ...
Digital News Jan 15, 2026

Making a difference with Sonder Bridge in Edmonton
Sonder Bridge is a non-profit helping out the homeless crisis here in Edmonton. Founder, Sam Huculak launched this initiative to help out people facing homeless and more. This organization makes an im...
Johanna Luna Jan 15, 2026

Presentation on Aquatic Invasive Species to be Held in Bonnyville
The Lakeland Industry and Community Association will host a workshop on January 21 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Bonnyville Centennial Centre. This presentation will focus on aquatic invasive species,...
Jackson Fontaine Jan 15, 2026

Edmonton Stingers release 2026 schedule
The Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League have announced dates for their 2026 schedule. It features 24 regular season games, and fans can experience 12 home games at the Edmonton E...
Digital News Jan 15, 2026

19th Annual Deep Freeze Festival Returns to Alberta Avenue This Weekend
Edmonton is set to celebrate with this weekend as organizers launched the Deep Freeze Festival for January 17-18. The annual event returns to Alberta Avenue with art, culture and family-friendly activ...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 15, 2026 Ice Sculptor creating a ice statue for the 2026 Deep Freeze Festival. (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
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