Category Archives: Local News
RCMP searching for "armed and dangerous" man
Police are looking for a man who could be responsible for a violent attack involving a machete in Lloydminster on Friday, June 21st. 29 year old Jordan-Keenan-Quewezance is described as 6'2, 190 pound...
Jun 26, 2024
Danielle Smith says Alberta will opt out of federal dental plan
Alberta will not be a part of the Ottawa's federal dental plan according to premier Danielle Smith. The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is aimed at helping Canadians access dental care but many denti...
Jun 26, 2024
Expect another increase for reusable bags this Edmonton in July
As the one-year anniversary approaches of the City of Edmonton's decisions to ban single use plastics, the data reflects that the use of throw-away plastic items has been reduced substantially. On Jul...
Jun 26, 2024
St Paul RCMP officer faces more child exploitation charges
An Alberta RCMP officer who was previously charged with child sexual exploitation is facing more charges. RCMP began an investigation in mid-June into reports of a man soliciting sex with underage gir...
Jun 25, 2024
Alberta Government announces $27.1 million in funding for Indigenous Patients
The Alberta Government is investing $27.1 million towards two grants to assist Indigenous communities by improving access to culturally appropriate primary care for Indigenous patients. The funding fr...
Jun 24, 2024
Tipi Village extends event hours during Ponoka Stampede
Organizers with Ponoka Stampede's Tipi Village is extending event hours to accommodate as many visitors as possible. The four-day event from June 25-28 will now run from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The e...
Jun 23, 2024
Indigenous Court Opens in St. Paul
The St. Paul Healing to Wellness Court (Nhiyaw Wiyasiwwin) celebrated it's official opening at a ceremony on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day. The Court will provide a culturally releva...
Jun 21, 2024 (From L-R) Assistant Chief Justice C.G Purvis, Chief Justice J. Hunter, Justice I.M.L Ladouceur, Minister of Justice Mickey Amery, Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul MLA Scott Cyr, and Justice D.G Redman at the opening of the Healing to Wellness Court in St. Paul.
Edmonton City Centre Honors National Indigenous Peoples Day
In recognition of National Indigenous People's Day, traditional dancer, drummers and community members from the Edmonton area gathered together inside City Centre Plaza to celebrate Indigenous ...
Jun 20, 2024 Traditional Dancer performing in the National Indigenous Peoples Day in City Centre (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Arrest warrant issued for suspects involved in Lloydminster home invasion
An arrest warrant has been issued for an Edmonton man who police believe was involved with a violent home invasion in Lloydminster in June. 33 year old Warren Curtis Littlewolfe should be considered a...
Jun 20, 2024
Kingsway Mall Installs Treaty Six Exhibit Honoring Indigenous History Month
In recognition of Indigenous History Month, Kingsway Mall is proud to present a unique and educational display that brings to life the historical Treaty Six document. Bo Tarasanko, Marketing Ma...
Jun 19, 2024 Ceremonial Dancer performing in front of the Treaty Six Document display (Photo Submitted)
