Category Archives: Local News

Fire Ban active for Lac Ste. Anne County
Following extreme fire hazard ratings in the county, Lac Ste. Anne County has been placed under a complete fire ban effective immediately. The fire ban affects all burning, including cooking/warming f...
Digital News Apr 11, 2024

Grande Prairie airport receives $140k for renovations
The Grande Prairie Airport will be going through some changes after the province provided $140,000 for renovations with the possibility of adding customs and the Canada Border Service Agency. The airp...
Digital News Apr 11, 2024

AHS Health Minister announces funds to reduce wait times and support EMS workers
Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange spoke at a press conference this afternoon along side EMS and paramedic representatives following the announcement of millions of additional dollars being adde...
Apr 11, 2024

Lloydminster & Vermilion for Equity organizes donation drive for Unhoused Community
Lloydminster & Vermilion For Equity are set to host the food clothing and bottle drive inside the Lloydminster City Hall on April 20th. The drive is looking for donations of clothes, shoes ...
Apr 11, 2024 Lloydminster and Vermilion For Equity Food Clothing and Bottle Drive logo (Photo Submitted)

No McDavid, no problem: Oilers beat Vegas Golden Knights 5-1
The Edmonton Oilers made a statement to the rest of the Western Conference with a dominate 5-1 victory over the Las Vegas Golden Knights, a team they could very well see in the playoffs later this sum...
Digital News Apr 11, 2024

Alberta introduces bill giving it gatekeeping role on federal funding
Alberta has introduced legislation requiring provincial entities to obtain approval before entering, amending, extending or renewing agreements with the federal government. The Provincial Prior...
Digital News Apr 10, 2024

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo seeking nominees for their Indigenous Sports Gallery
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is on the lookout for local Indigenous athletes, community builders and local legends to be represented in a travelling Indigenous Sports Gallery. The ...
Digital News Apr 10, 2024

FlixBus expands into Alberta, routes spanning Edmonton to Lethbridge
A new inter-city bus service has launched in Alberta. FlixBus, a partner brand of Greyhound in the United States, will operate stations in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Fort Macleod,...
Digital News Apr 10, 2024

ASIRT investigating after man running from police falls through ice in the North Saskatchewan river
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating after a man who evaded police fell through the North Saskatchewan River and has yet to be located. Early Tuesday April...
Apr 10, 2024

Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival returns to Metro Cinema
The 2024 Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival returns to Metro Cinema in Edmonton on April 26-28, where over 40 films will be showcased, with filmmakers panels and an animation worksho...
Apr 10, 2024 Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival Logo (Photo Submitted)
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