Category Archives: Local News
Cold Lake Council Grants $10,000 for Cold Lake First Nation Treaty 1-11 Gathering
The City of Cold Lake announced an approval of $10,000 sponsorship for the Cold Lake First Nation's Treaty 1-11 gathering titled 'Carrying the Fire Forward' that is set to take place in the English Ba...
May 21, 2024 City of Cold Lake City Hall (Photo Submittted)
Oilers advance to Western Conference Final after a game 7 victory over the Canucks
It was only fitting to see the 'battle of Canada' come to a dramatic game 7 finish, the Oilers came out victorious with a 3-2 victory. Edmonton battled adversity in the series, down 3-2, the Oil turne...
May 21, 2024
Red Deer mall locked down, search yields knife with handle resembling a handgun
A Red Deer mall was locked down while police responded to reports that two people were displaying a handgun. On Friday evening, Red Deer RCMP received calls stating two individuals were display...
May 20, 2024
Evacuation orders lifted in Fort McMurray
Evacuees from Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek, and Grayling Terrace may now return home. The decision to lift the evacuation order was made in unified command with Alberta Wildfire and the ...
May 18, 2024
RCMP investigating Murder in John D'Or Prairie
Fort Vermillion RCMP are investigating a murder that happened in John D'Or Prairie. In a statement, Mounties say that at around 3 a.m. on Thursday May 16, they got a call about a male who had s...
May 17, 2024
Alberta RCMP remind drivers to drive safe this long weekend
As part of Canada Road Safety Week, Alberta RCMP and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police are promoting safe driving behaviors. The annual campaign aims to reduce roadway collisi...
May 17, 2024
Fort McMurray wildfire update: May 17
The out-of-control wildfire burning southwest of Fort McMurray has been resized at 19,582 hectares with the closest points of the fire 4.5 kilometers away from the intersection of Highways 63 a...
May 17, 2024
RCMP release names of four Calgary women slain by serial killer in 1970s
A convicted sexual offender with an extensive criminal history in Canada and the U.S. spanning several decades is responsible for the deaths of four young women in Calgary in the 1970s, accordi...
May 17, 2024 Gary Allen Srery has been linked to the killing of four Calgary women in the 1970s.
Moose Hide Campaign Day Held inside City Hall
May 16th is Moose Hide Campaign Day, with many dignitaries, Elders and representatives from the Indigenous Sports Council of Alberta gathered in solidarity to pledge to end violence towards Indigenous...
May 16, 2024 2024 Moose Hide Campaign Day inside City Hall (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Edmonton Elks hosting 'Fan Day' May 18
The Edmonton Elks are bringing back a yearly fan favorite, this time during training camp. Elks Fan Day will be taking place at Clarke Stadium on Saturday, May 18th. Giving fans an opportunity to meet...
May 16, 2024
