Category Archives: Local News

Edmonton Fire Crews battling large grass fire
Firefighters in Edmonton have been dealing with a large grass fire east of the city. The fire on a private property near Hayter Road north of the Yellowhead was first reported at 3:45am. At 5:00am, 12...
Digital News Apr 15, 2024

Air force to conduct night training over Cold Lake
Squadrons from 4 Wing Cold Lake are conducting night flying training over the City of Cold Lake. The overnight training exercises will take place until April 26. "4 Wing is always mindful of th...
Digital News Apr 14, 2024

RCMP arrest 37 year old Saddle Lake man in connection to alleged abduction
A man has been arrested six days after he allegedly abducted a woman in Saddle Lake. RCMP say a 37 year old Saddle Lake resident, is believed to have broken into a home Sunday night sometime be...
Digital News Apr 14, 2024

Fort McMurray Fire damages townhouse complex
Regional Emergency Services responded to an early morning fire on Friday that seriously damaged a four-unit townhouse complex in Timberlea and sent two residents to hospital. Firefighters were ...
Digital News Apr 12, 2024

Federal Government announces support for First Nation communities with upcoming wildfire season
48 First Nations in the province will be receiving more support from the Federal Government when it comes to the upcoming 2024 wildfire season. 2023 was a record-breaking wildfire season in the provin...
Apr 12, 2024 Photo: Jarvis Nanooch

Alberta Treaty Hockey Champions officially begin
Hundreds of young hockey players from various Indigenous communities across Alberta have gathered in the city of Calgary and Tsuut'ina Nation for the 2024 Alberta Treaty Hockey Championships. The open...
Apr 12, 2024 Photo of ceremonial puck drop to mark the beginning of the 2024 Alberta Treaty Hockey Tournament

Accused in City Hall terror attack denied bail
The Edmonton man accused of committing a terror act in city hall has been denied bail by an Edmonton judge. A bail hearing which lasted hours looked to grant pretrial release to Bezhani Sarvar, the ma...
Apr 12, 2024 YouTube / City Hall CCTV

Fire Ban in place for Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement
The Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement has called a fire ban in response to the hot and dry conditions to help prevent wildfires. No outdoor fires are permitted until further notice, including burning barr...
Digital News Apr 12, 2024

Three charged in child sex assault probe tied to Sandy Beach, Fort McMurray
RCMP have charged three people including two Fort McMurray residents with a list of offenses involving physical and sexual abuse of children with some offenses going back over a decade. ...
Digital News Apr 11, 2024

8.7 % tax increase recommended for Edmonton homeowners
Edmonton's tax increase is proposed to be larger than expected in 2024 as costs to maintain the existing level of services are rising faster than expected, according to the city. The Cit...
Apr 11, 2024










