Category Archives: Local News
Devon Days is back this weekend !
The warmer weather couldn't have come at a better time. Devon Days returns just south east of Edmonton for four days of food, fun and festivities. The event is presented by the Town of Devon and kicks...
Jun 06, 2024
Alberta Government announces funding for new treatment facility in Grande Prairie
The Alberta Government is providing funding to build the Grande Prairie Recovery Community giving more northern Albertans an opportunity to pursue recovery through the Alberta Recovery Model. The Albe...
Jun 06, 2024 Courtesy: GoAMHA via X
Permit denied for Boyle Street overdose prevention site in South Edmonton
A development permit for a planned health facility and overdose prevention site in the Ritchie Neighborhood near Edmonton's Whyte Avenue was denied on Wednesday. The proposed building, operated by the...
Jun 06, 2024 The proposed location of the planned safe drug consumption site in the Ritchie neighborhood
EPS hosting 10th annual Oskayak Police Academy
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is hosting their 10th annual Oskayak Police Academy from August 12th to the 23rd. The Oskayak Police Academy (OPA) creates a safe environment where EPS members can bu...
Jun 06, 2024
Edmonton Riverhawks hosting 'Indigenous Night'
The Edmonton Riverhawks will be hosting their home opener on a Friday for the first time in the clubs history while also promoting Indigenous culture through their Indigenous Night. For years, Re/Max ...
Jun 06, 2024
Bonnyville Gears up for 2024 Pro Rodeo Chuckwagon Races
The 2024 Bonnyville Pro Rodeo Chuckwagon Races returns for June 6-9th at the Bonnyville Rodeo Grounds. The three day affair will be jam packed with various activities and entertainment for peop...
Jun 05, 2024 Bonnyville Pro Rodeo Chuckwagon Races (Photo Submitted)
17 year old charged in Lloydminster shooting
A 17 year old boy has been charged with second degree murder in Lloydminster. 19 year old Nicolas Scott was found shot outside an apartment complex on May 27th, he passed away four days later. In addi...
Jun 05, 2024 RCMP vehicle (File photo)
Blue Jean Jacket Day for missing, murdered and exploited men and boys is June 6
June 6th is Blue Jean Jacket Day. A day to create awareness on the important issue of missing and murdered and exploited men and boys. Organized by Stephanie Harpe and April Eve, the 2nd annual event ...
Jun 05, 2024
Edmonton Elks collaborating with Edmonton Food Bank
The Edmonton Elks will be hosting their home opener Saturday June 8th and hoping to help out the Edmonton Food Bank with a reason to donate. Last year's Tackle Hunger Game Day Food Drive raised more t...
Jun 05, 2024 Milk crates at Edmonton's Food Bank (Photo credits - Ryan Hunt)
AHS facing class action lawsuit citing alleged standards violations from 2013
Alberta Health Services is facing a class action lawsuit and being sued by former staff members over the alleged claim that AHS violated provincial employment standards for close to a decade. The clai...
Jun 05, 2024
