Category Archives: Local News

Five suspects facing charges after seizure of drugs and weapons following traffic stop in Maskwacis
Five suspects are facing charges after Maskwacis RCMP located a suspect vehicle outside a residence on January 11th. Drug paraphernalia was visible inside the vehicle, leading to the arrest of all occ...
Digital News Jan 14, 2026 Photo; Alberta RCMP

Canada to Host Uzbekistan in soccer friendly at Commonwealth Stadium
The Canada Men's Soccer team will return to Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium on June 1 for a friendly against Uzbekistan as part of its final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mayor Andrew Knac...
Jackson Fontaine Jan 14, 2026

New Exhibit Opens Up at Royal Alberta Museum
A new exhibit at the Royal Alberta Museum called Stories of Us: Building Alberta's Collection takes visitors behind the scenes, revealing how and why the museum collects artifacts it displays. Meaghan...
Jackson Fontaine Jan 14, 2026

Stirling John & Mat Cardinal to Empower Youth through 'Voices of Resilience' Tour
A youth empowerment school tour focused on resilience and self-confidence is visiting the region later this month sponsored by TC Energy. 'Voices of Resilience' features The Prairie States frontman Ma...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 14, 2026

NAIT to Host Hiring Fair for Students & Alumni for Career Opportunities
NAIT is set to host its upcoming Hiring Fair on January 29, giving graduating students and alumni the chance to connect directly with employers from a wide range of industries. The event is designed t...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 13, 2026

Alberta's chief medical officer of health says worst of flu season likely over
Alberta's chief medical officer of health says the worst of the province's flu season is likely over. Dr. Vivien Suttorp says hospitalizations for respiratory viruses peaked on Dec. 31, when there wer...
Digital News Jan 13, 2026

Fort Saskatchewan's Winter Ice Slide Draws Crowd's of All Ages
The Winter Ice Slide in Fort Saskatchewan continues to take centre stage as families line up to slide down the towering slide. It is 35 metres long and is located behind the Fort Saskatchewan Heritage...
Jackson Fontaine Jan 12, 2026

Inaugural 2026 Indigenous Tech Conference to be held in Vancouver
The Indigenous Tech Circle is hosting its first Indigenous Tech Conference, January 20 & 21 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. The inaugural event will bring together more than 250 Indigenou...
Digital News Jan 12, 2026

Lakeland Region Gears Up to Host 2026 Alberta Winter Games
The countdown is on for the 2026 Lakeland Region Alberta Winter Games, set to take over Bonnyville, Cold Lake, and Glendon from February 13-16. Athletes from across the province of Alberta will compet...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 12, 2026

Ice Castles Transform Fan Park Into a Frozen Wonderland
Edmonton's Ice Castles are back until Feb 16th, transforming Fan Park into a glowing winter wonderland with hand-crafted ice tunnels, slides and sculptures - offering a magical seasonal experience in ...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 09, 2026 Ice Castles at Fan Park in the Ice District (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
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