Category Archives: Local News

Alberta Government to Deploy 500 Additional Firefighters by Mid-May
The Alberta Government announced that 500 additional firefighters will be at the ready to aid in the wildfire season by mid-May. Windspeaker Radio Network spoke with Mellissa Story, Provincial ...
Apr 25, 2024 Photo: Alberta Wildfire

Edmonton Oilers drop game 2 to the LA Kings, series tied at 1-1
The LA Kings came into Rogers Place and snuck away with a 5-4 victory thanks to Anze Kopitar netting the overtime winner. Dylan Holloway scored a pair of goals, while Brett Kulak and Zach Hyman also r...
Digital News Apr 25, 2024

River Breakup complete in Wood Buffalo
According to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, there is no longer a significant risk of ice jams causing flooding along the Clearwater and Athabasca rivers in Fort McMurray and ...
Digital News Apr 25, 2024

Whitecourt RCMP investigating collision involving 11 year old
Whitecourt RCMP are looking for the driver of a grey SUV following a collision with a youth. On April 23 at 5:36 p.m., officers received a report of a collision between an SUV and an 11-year-ol...
Digital News Apr 24, 2024

Wood Buffalo RCMP investigating mischief cases
RCMP in Wood Buffalo are currently investigating a string of vehicles getting damaged in the areas of Ross Haven Drive and Raven Place. On the nights of April 19th and 20th, numerous vehicles were dam...
Digital News Apr 24, 2024

All 2024 Alberta wildfires caused by humans: Alberta Wildfire
The province is in the early stages of the 2024 wildfire season and this year is shaping up to have more fires than years past. On Wednesday's weekly wildfire update provided by the Alberta Government...
Digital News Apr 24, 2024

EPS release video footage and seek extortion arson suspects in "Project Gaslight"
Edmonton Police Service detectives have released a series of surveillance videos of suspects in the extortion series known as Project Gaslight. The EPS team, which is comprised of approximately 10 inv...
Apr 24, 2024

8.9% tax increase for 2024 approved by Edmonton city council
Edmonton city council unanimously agreed on an 8.9-per cent property tax increase Tuesday evening. The hike in taxes will assist the city to "respond to several budget pressures that hav...
Apr 24, 2024

Edmonton Police say Hangar 11 fire is suspicious
Edmonton Police have confirmed a fire that destroyed an historic hangar in Edmonton is deemed 'suspicious'. EPS has confirmed they're investigating the blaze but hasn't provided any new information. H...
Digital News Apr 24, 2024

Wildfire south of Peace River leads to evacuation order
A wildfire approximately 15 km southwest of Peace River has led to an evacuation order in the area. The Alberta Emergency Management Agency updated an evacuation order at 6:42 p.m. to include everyone...
Digital News Apr 24, 2024










