Category Archives: Local News
Red Deer RCMP conduct drone trials to enhance safety of Albertan
From May 15-May 26, Red Deer RCMP will be participating in a 'pilot' program to test Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, commonly known as drones, and how it can be used to respond to cal...
May 16, 2024
Alberta Wildfire provided update on the out of control wildfire near Fort McMurray
Officials and Government members provided an update regarding the only out of control wildfire in the province Thursday morning. Crews say fire behavior is expected to be subdued on Thursday and in co...
May 16, 2024
3 arrests after drug trafficking investigation in Maskwacîs : RCMP
After a drug investigation which lasted months and the execution of search warrants in Montana First Nation, Ermineskin Cree Nation and Ponoka, 3 people have been arrested. Maskwacis RCMP initiated th...
May 16, 2024
OHSOTO'KINO Music Incubator applications open
The OHSOTO'KINO Music Incubator program has opened its doors to all emerging First Nation, Mtis, and Inuit artists, in an effort to provide increased opportunities for Indigenous artists in the music ...
May 15, 2024
Bighorn Stampede set to celebrate 90 years on May Long Weekend
The 90th Annual Bighorn Stampede is returning on May Long Weekend from May 17th to the 19th. CFWE spoke with Terry Pengelly, President of the Big Horn Stampede, as he says it's exciting to have...
May 15, 2024 Bighorn Stampede in Caroline Alberta (Photo Submitted)
Edmonton's Grandest Market returns with new Southern Location
The Edmonton's Grandest Market returns in May 16th, which will run on Thursday's and Sunday's on 124 Street until October, with the debut of a new Southern Location. Kirsta Franke, Founder and ...
May 15, 2024 Edmonton's Grandest Market (Photo Submitted)
Motion passed for Terwilliger rec centre to receive a sponsored name
A South Edmonton recreation centre will be donning a new name, but it came with a price tag. Edmonton City Council met yesterday to discuss the Terwilliger rec centre receiving a new name with a spons...
May 15, 2024
Fort McMurray Evacuation order expected to remain in place until at least May 21
Neighbourhoods under the evacuation order issued on May 14, can expect to be evacuated until at least Tuesday, May 21. The RMWB warns until the evacuation order is lifted, it's not safe to retu...
May 15, 2024
Alberta Government provides update on latest Fort McMurray evacuation
Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith alongside Todd Loewen (Minister of Forestry and Parks), Mike Ellis (Public Safety and Emergency Services) and Christie Tucker (Alberta Wildfire Information Unit Manage...
May 15, 2024
City of Grande Prairie Artist Call-Out for Treaty 8 Monument
The City of Grande Prairie is seeking Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) from artists for the creation of a local monument celebrating the 125 anniversary of the Treaty 8 signing, with the an...
May 15, 2024 City of Grande Prairie logo (Photo Submitted)
