Category Archives: Local News
Alberta Students face new cell phone restrictions in September
Earlier this year, the Alberta Government sent out a survey to parents, teachers and school staff to answer questions on the following: Whether students should be allowed to use phones in class; The d...
Jun 17, 2024
Four gang members arrested in Fox Lake
RCMP have arrested four members of the A$AP Gang in Fox Lake after a report of gunshots in the community on Friday. Crew's were called to a residence near Laboucan Road around 11:20am that morning. Po...
Jun 17, 2024
Child hurt in Leduc County crash
A child was hurt in a crash between a school bus and a SUV in Leduc County. According to police, the school bus was travelling north on Range Road 233 when it struck the westbound SUV shortly after 8:...
Jun 17, 2024
Edmonton's Alphonso Davies to captain Team Canada ahead of FIFA tourney
Team Canada will have a new leader on the field as they begin their quest for the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Alphonso Davies was named captain of the squad on Monday and Stephen Eustquio assigned as Assi...
Jun 17, 2024 credit : Canada Soccer
Grande Prairie RCMP remind parents to talk to children about 'stranger danger'
RCMP in Northern Alberta are asking parents and caregivers to talk to their children about how to stay safe, after receiving reports of suspicious activity in the area, both in the city and in ...
Jun 15, 2024
Kananaskis, Alberta to host 2025 G7 leaders' summit
Canada will host the G7 summit next year in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The announcement comes as this year's leaders' meeting continues in Apulia, Italy. The member countries - Canada, t...
Jun 15, 2024 G8 leaders pose for photographers at the G8 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Wednesday, June 26, 2002. . (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Katsumi Kasahara)
Alberta First Nation seeks more control over historical resources on lands
A Northern Alberta First Nation in the province's oilsands region is seeking more control over the traces left by ancestors on their traditional lands. "We'd like to manage our historical resou...
Jun 15, 2024 Members of the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation conduct an archeological dig on their reserve lands in Janvier, Alberta as shown in this handout image. The band is hoping to co-manage historic resources throughout their traditional territory. Current regulations don't require either industry or government to consult with First Nations, although voluntary consultation sometimes occurs. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Ave Dersch
Man dead after motorcycle accident on Anthony Henday
One man is dead following a three-way fatal collision on Anthony Henday Drive on Thursday evening. At approximately 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, EPS members responded to a report of a three-vehicle collisio...
Jun 14, 2024
Public notice issued after man charged with sexual assault in homeless encampment
Edmonton police have charged a 21-year-old man in connection to alleged sexual assaults at encampments. EPS says on June 10, officers took Jeremiah Savard into custody in connection to a...
Jun 14, 2024 photo: Edmonton Police
Blackfalds Days Returns with Thrilling Festivities
The Town of Blackfalds is set to host their annual summer festivities for Blackfalds Days from June 13-16, with activities scattered across the town from Moto Cross Stunts, to a free pancake breakfast...
Jun 13, 2024 The Global FMX Moto X Big Air Show at Blackfalds Days (Photo Submitted)
